Faces of Friedens: Dispensing Joy
Volunteer Richard talks about giving and receiving joy at the pantries! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDeDSQUyZE
Volunteer Richard talks about giving and receiving joy at the pantries! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDeDSQUyZE
We got to see some amazing things, today. It was zero degrees this morning and I saw someone give their coat to another person who had no coat. No fanfare.…
Despensa volunteers Sam and Max discuss meeting the community's needs and making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyK0bgZ6PG8
It was an ordinary day, much like any other day at the pantry where community members wait for their groceries. Many faces come and go, yet connections develop between strangers…
A new year is on the horizon and with it comes new hope and new challenges. Friedens couldn’t have made it through the previous year without the support of so…
Friedens volunteer Florida talks about empathizing with the pain of the community and lifting their spirits through service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-oVoB66BbM
Friedens Community Ministries would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our volunteers, staff, community partners, and everyone who has kept Friedens running this year as a place…
Friedens volunteer and Eagle Scout, Vishnu, talks about completing his Eagle project for Despensa and working to provide hope to the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1xbpBEIhOs
Despensa site manager Max discusses approaching service from a place of vulnerability and both giving and receiving through service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l24aG26McMI
Friedens volunteers Rachel and Annette describe the process of getting the Despensa de la Paz pantry ready to serve the community every weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYns2Zr16Tc