I hope each of you had a relaxing Thanksgiving with your friends and families. If you have a roof over your head, warm food to eat and a family that loves you, you have a lot to be thankful for.
I figured I couldn't ask all of you to give up your time to volunteer during the holidays if I didn't do it myself. Here is a highlight from my Thanksgiving week of service:
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is a local, non-profit agency committed to serving individuals and families in need. With a staff of 40 and a volunteer force of over 5,000, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services provides free emergency goods and services to 15,000 unduplicated men, women and children each month.
I figured I couldn't ask all of you to give up your time to volunteer during the holidays if I didn't do it myself. Here is a highlight from my Thanksgiving week of service:
Monday, November 19th
Spent the evening with volunteers from the Sacramento Kings serving Thanksgiving meals to families in need in the Sacramento area. This was a family friendly event. Even the Kings players brought their kids to help serve. I definitely want to participate in this event next year.
Run to Feed the Hungry
Ran the 5k in support of the
Served meals to homeless families from the Sacramento area. This was another family friendly volunteer event but fills up quickly, so you will need to sign up in advance to participate next year.
When I first arrived at the Salvation Army on North B Street, Downtown Sacramento, people were lined up outside waiting. It was a very sobering experience to see people of kinds standing in the freezing cold for a hot meal. Once we were assigned our volunteer duties for the day, people started filtering in for meals. Again, it was a very diverse group of people. The people we served were grateful and many of them had second and third helpings. THE LITTLE BOY ON THE LEFT IS WHAT MADE MY THANKSGIVING COMPLETE.
I was lucky enough to serve him and his grandmother. This lady is raising her grandson RIGHT. He was the most respectful, polite young man I have ever met. When he first got there he wished us a Happy Thanksgiving all on his own. And every other word was "please" and "thank you". The picture on the right captures my asking him which food was his favorite. Pointing to all off the items on his plate, he said "this, and this, and this, and this, and this..." He was thankful for every part of his meal.
What a humble reminder not to take my many blessings for granted.
Until next time...
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