This month at Aurora:
- Help Men in the community by donating mens hygiene products to Aurora this month
- “R’s” success story – a young dad builds a life for him and his son.
- May’s Employee of the Month – Natasha Goodge.
- Upcoming Events in July and August
Always on my mind
I am actually mid-vacation as I write my blog today. That was my mistake for not looking at the calendar on the right day, but at the same time it brings up an important concept that I figured I might as well share. I think about my clients all the time. Even on...
“Peace” of Mind
Vision has changed our lives in so many ways. Besides just giving us a permanent place to call our home, we now have a place we can feel comfortable in. The first day we moved in my child sat on our couch and, with a tear in his eye, said that we can’t live here. When...
Superheroes
I got married on February 8, 2014. At my wedding, I announced to all of my friends and family, along with my husband’s friends and family, that in order to work for me, you must be a superhero. We joke about this. Alan, Katie, and Sara are a part of the Housing...
Finding Security
As case managers, we are encouraged to “meet people where they are.” When I met with Darla, we sat on the floor of a storage room within the House of Bread and Peace. The room, not only was crowded with Thanksgiving donations ready to be sorted, but it was also the...
In The Eyes of an Intern
I have had the pleasure and joy the past few months of being an intern at Aurora with the Homeless Outreach Team. I have learned so much about our community, those who find themselves in a homeless situation, and how Aurora helps in so many ways. I wish everyone would...
Becoming a Social Worker
Happy Social Work Month to my colleagues! From time to time, we need to be reminded of why we choose to work in this industry and "Beth" did that for me last summer... I guess it was second grade when I realized that we were poor. One of the snotty girls in my class...
Small Victories
“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.”— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I am disappointed with myself that I fall into the cliché of starting writings with the use of quotes. I tend to start there for inspiration and then feel that I...
New Meanings
The past three months have been one of the most humbling and rewarding experiences of my life. It has made me realize just how truly blessed I am. The term "homeless" has now taken on new meanings for me. From the conversations I've had on the phone with women whose...
Temporary Home
"What and who is Aurora and why were they speaking at my church’s Alter Society meeting????" Little did I know, the big Man upstairs had it all planned out. That night changed my life. I lived in my own little world and I thought that we only had a few homeless...
I Love My Job
Before coming to Aurora I had been a stay at home mom for 15 years. I had cleaned houses most of that time to supplement my husband’s income. My kids were big enough that I thought it was time to get a regular part time job. I had done several different jobs prior to...