Help Wanted

Today I met a young family who had relocated to Philadelphia six months ago from California. They had a beautiful three year old daughter who was full of life and whose name, in Greek, means life. The family came seeking resources because if one of them did not find work soon, they would lose their apartment.

I watched mom and dad interact with their daughter and with each other. There was love and care and a wonderful light shining in their daughter's eyes. Pretty amazing in spite of the terrible worry these parents were carrying.

Mom and dad each have experience in the area of Information technology, but they are willing to do anything that might help with their bills.

Earlier, I spoke with one of our volunteers, a single dad in recovery who volunteers at our drop in program, The Welcome Center. In spite of his love for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Dallas Cowboys, he is a warm and responsible volunteer with a love of people and a wonderful sense of humor. He has experience in working large machinery, though he, too, is willing to do anything to help support his young daughter.

And there are so many others, including one man who has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a background in biology and a woman who taught elementary school, each looking for ways to contribute to society and to get back on their feet.

So today I am asking for your help. Help wanted by these men and women, moms and dads, good people who need a chance.

I never know who reads this blog, but I do believe in a God who always listens. So, maybe this is a prayer; but if anyone knows of any employment opportunities and wouldlike to make an enormous difference in someone's life, please contact me.

Help wanted. Really.