I was recently hired by the nonprofit organization Housing Up to tell the stories of a few of their formerly homeless clients.
I was truly humbled getting to know these individuals, who were just grateful to have a place to call their own. Not living on the streets or sharing space in a shelter, but sleeping in their own bed, in a place where they could lock the door and feel safe.
We’ve all been through a lot of hard things during this months-long pandemic. Many of us working from home, schooling from home, doing everything from home. We may be tired of being home – on Zoom calls and looking at the same four walls. It’s enough to make anyone feel sorry for themselves.
But I can’t even imagine having to survive this pandemic without a home – a place to relax, feel comfortable and stay safe and healthy from the coronavirus. I’m not trying to lessen anyone’s suffering, but I found it really put things in perspective for me.
Each holiday season, I like to spotlight a nonprofit organization worthy of your donations and I feel like Housing Up is particularly relevant this year. If you haven’t finished your holiday giving, I’d love if you would consider making a donation to Housing Up.
Best wishes for a healthy and happy holidays!
