Insider – From the Director

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Insider - From the Director

December 1, 2020

We’re Still Having a Joyous, Safe (Socially Distanced) Christmas

The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life, but a new way of living…

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Insider - From the Director

November 2, 2020

‘You shall find rest for your souls’

As I write this, new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise and expected to worsen during the winter months.…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

October 5, 2020

Not This Time

Often, individuals come to our facility on their own or with their young children. Not this time. I remember a…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

September 1, 2020

We Have a Choice

I recently walked through the kitchen and noticed a resident named Maggie (not her real name) who was hunched over…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

August 4, 2020

Abuse can happen to anyone. Even a war hero.

A U.S. Army door gunner sits in the wide-open side of the helicopter, a strap around his waist to keep…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

July 1, 2020

By staying engaged, we prevent domestic violence

There are only a few times in our lives when humankind joins together to fight the same big challenges. And…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

June 1, 2020

At-Home Learning Inside a Shelter

During the pandemic, our staff have worked some from home to minimize exposure. As I’m sure many of you can…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

May 4, 2020

It’s hard to learn new things

I remember the first time I watched my nephew and his friends play the video game, Fortnite. All I could…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

March 31, 2020

Crisis Brings Clarity

We identify and cling to the things that matter most to us during a crisis like what we’re experiencing during…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

March 2, 2020

Do You Define “Emergency” Like This?

I recently was particularly attuned when listening to the intercom: Helpline call, line 72. Helpline call, line 73. These announcements…

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