“I volunteered to work the Friday night shift because I was going through a tough time personally and needed to keep busy. Meeting and working with the shelter clients was the best remedy for my self-pity. I was able to work with wonderful fellow volunteers and resilient and hopeful clients who were smiling and moving forward despite having lost their homes in an
unexpected flood. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to serve and figure I gained as much from the experience as I was able to offer to others. I’ll definitely volunteer in the future.”
— Stephanie Butler, FedEx

“Throughout my time at the shelter, my heart was overwhelmed with emotions. I wanted to help more, but knew I was doing all that I could. I kept a smile on my face and positive thinking in my mind and tried to pass that on to those who had lost so much. Listening to them was the best way I knew of to do that. I don’t know if I made a difference, but I know the shelter
made a difference in my life. Being there, helping where I could, was exhausting and educational all at the same time. I want everyone to experience what I experienced. I want everyone to volunteer to work a shelter. People need other people . . . and I am glad that I could help in such a small way.”
— Whitney Jo, MPACT Memphis