Faith has to do with that which
is unseen and yet somehow perceived. For
the child that has yet to experience the security of a stable home, scholastic
achievement or emotional well-being, believing it is possible or attainable is
indeed a leap of faith. But convinced of the capacity of each child to improve
and indeed thrive, we reach out and coax them to have faith in themselves.
Hope is that great motivator,
giving us reason to persevere with the reasonable expectation that the best is
yet to come. For the youth that has experienced multiple foster home placements,
struggling to graduate from high school and no prospect of employment, hope is
very elusive. Marshalling our resources
to provide affordable housing, incentives to stay in school and coaching around
job skills makes all the difference for the young adult who, for the first time
because of permanent housing, money in the bank and a steady job, has indeed
reason to be hopeful!
Charity can be translated as love,
that selfless act of care for another. For the child who for good reason
questions whether love is indeed unconditional, relationships are approached
cautiously and with some skepticism. But the consistent, non-judgmental care
that we strive to provide to child and parent alike often is an eye opener to a
new perspective on a world and life that actually can be characterized by
honest affection and caring. True love conquers all!
At the end of the day, we hope that they are able to believe in
themselves and be hopeful about their future so they may be free enough to love
in return.
Faith, hope and charity: these Valentine qualities reflect our
greatest wish for all we serve.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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