Dear Trinity Neighbors,
In what would have been “normal” times, we would be gathered in Trinity Center for a brief devotion before breakfast, and I would have the privilege of saying goodbye to all of you in person. We would laugh, maybe cry a little and definitely hug. I’m a compulsive hugger, and you all serve up some of the best hugs I’ve ever experienced.
By Diane Holloway
Communications/Volunteer Coordinator
It’s a hotter-than-ever August and the middle of what seems like an endless pandemic. But Darlene, an Austin native who has been homeless for several years, still has a smile on her face. It’s hidden under a mask, but she smiles with her eyes and her cheerful “good-morning” voice.
By Diane Holloway
Communications/Volunteer Coordinator
From a shy middle school kid to a self-assured young woman now heading for Columbia University, MeiMei Graber, 18, has spent a half-dozen summers as a Trinity Center volunteer through the National Charity League’s mother-daughter program. The NCL duos sign up to volunteer at lots of different places, but MeiMei kept choosing us, and we became her favorite.
By Diane Holloway
Communications/Volunteer Coordinator
Need some inspiration? We’ve got it! Even though we all wonder when the coronavirus will go away and leave us alone, when we’ll be able to open our doors and invite people to come inside, we are inspired every day by the people outside. We all feel the isolation and loneliness in our personal lives. Here at Trinity Center, we feel it every time we come through the door and see emptiness where so many wonderful neighbors once congregated.
By Diane Holloway
Communications/Volunteer Coordinator
Between the two of them, the Scarianos are chaplain, librarian, healthy food suppliers and all-around loving supporters of our downtown neighbors experiencing homelessness. They are bright lights in service to Trinity Center, shining examples of the blessings we cherish. And so we will honor them with the distinguished Pat Hazel Award at the Barbara Jordan Celebration, our annual fundraiser coming April 21st.
