Best of Luck Molly!

We are sad to say that Molly Schreiner has left her position as a valued staff member of HOME. Molly is pursuing an exciting career opportunity in southern California, and we wish her the absolute best! Molly brought much enthusiasm, dedication, and caring to her work for us. She was a wonderful spokesperson for HOME in the community. Her ability to establish and maintain contacts with local schools and other organizations made possible partnerships that were mutually beneficial to both HOME teens and our partners. Molly’s can-do spirit and care for our youth helped establish paid internships at several sites , helping the youth involved to gain job and service experience, and make positive connections in our community. Molly’s outreach efforts at Parrish Middle School succeeded in allowing many youth, who were previously unaware of HOME, to enjoy and benefit from HOME services.

Throughout all of Molly’s year-plus time at HOME, her genuine concern for, and belief in the potential of the youth we serve gained her their trust, respect, and admiration. She was a positive role model, and a sought-out mentor for many. The youth of HOME will miss her, and the contributions she made to the HOME family. Good luck, Molly!

CREW in Action: A Doghouse to “Fences for Fido”!

CREW’s latest service project was to construct a doghouse and donate it to the organization “Fences for Fido”. Fences for Fido originated in Portland in 2009, actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of dogs in the community. The organization especially strives to build fences, enabling dogs that would otherwise be chained up to live within the boundaries of a fence. The organization has already unchained more than 235 dogs! Other commendable services of the organization include providing resources such as dog food, doghouses, and even veterinary care or training to those in need.

We are extremely proud of the youth who stepped into action to support this worthy cause. Under the supervision of CREW’s program director, about ten youth contributed an estimated total of forty hours cutting wood, hammering nails, and painting the doghouse. This project implemented some exceptional teamwork! It was truly a beautiful sight to see the youth take such exemplary initiative to help a cause they are passionate about.

Reflecting back on the experience, one of CREW’s members, Beau, stated, “Hammering the doghouse together was my favorite part. I have a lot of fun at CREW.” This is just one example of how this program not only positively impacts the community, but personally impacts the youth in a constructive manner.

Opportunities such as this continue to enrich youths’ perspectives regarding the needs of the world around them. CREW would like to send a shout out to Nick Lopez, of Franklin’s Bottle Shop, thanking him for supporting this project via donating lumber for the doghouse!

Fences for Fido recently visited HOME and picked up the doghouse. We are looking forward to finding out where the doghouse got placed!