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Boulevard Place Recognizes Phyllis McNamara

Author: Tom SpaldingOn: May 11Categories: Boulevard Place Food Pantry

Boulevard Place Recognizes Phyllis McNamara

From the front line to the front office, Phyllis McNamara is a well-known, welcoming face at Boulevard Place Food Pantry—and in June she marks a milestone that we’re taking time to celebrate. Amazingly, this will be Phyllis’ 11th year as...

Staff Spotlight: Nathan Persons

Author: adminOn: May 11Categories: Food Pantry, Leadership Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Nathan Persons

Food Pantry, Leadership Spotlight

For Nathan Persons, God and family are everything. “That’s what gets me through every day,” he says. The reason for the importance he places on God and family? For years, he lived without either. On His Own At 13 years old, Nathan found himself...

East District: Richmond Conference Opening SVdP Facility

Author: adminOn: May 11Categories: East District

East District: Richmond Conference Opening SVdP Facility

East District

God had been transforming Tony Talbert’s heart for several years—he knew he was called to impact his local community and truly get in the trenches and serve those around him. So, when the opportunity to form a local SVdP conference came about, he...

Ubuntu

Author: adminOn: May 11Categories: President's Letter

Ubuntu

President's Letter

By Paul Ainslie, President of SVdP Indy There is an important 19th century African idea captured in the Nguni Bantu word ubuntu: the recognition of the interconnectedness of humanity. More elegantly, ubuntu is expressed like this: “I am because you...

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Author: Darlene SweeneyOn: Apr 05Categories: In the News

Bloom Where You Are Planted

In the News

By Darlene Sweeney, Director of Volunteer Services “Bloom where you are planted” is a well-known quote said by the Bishop of Geneva, Saint Francis de Sales (1567–1622). This quote came to mind today as I work from my home office, scheduling individuals...