AmeriCorps Stories of the Week
Recent Success Stories

"Stop-By" and Smile
Sonya Padden
Daystation Specialist
Committee on Temporary Shelter - Daystation
Burlington
My story isn't about anyone individual in particular, but rather the collection of individuals who come by and give me the wonderful gift of their presence. Each interaction usually starts really small--it could be a knock on the window and, since they come by often, I recognize them. I begin to check their mail. Sometimes there are packages and checks, other times just junk mail, while some days there is nothing at all. But regardless this is always just the beginning (or at least I hope).