Maria Salazar, Administrative Assistant:
Being a part of Angel Interfaith Network since July 2020 has allowed me to help extend dignity and respect in a broader way. The mission of Angel Interfaith inspires me to be grateful for all the little things in life. This organization provides assistance to those that often find themselves in situations beyond their control or have nowhere to turn.
One story that touched my heart was that of a 70-year-old female, alone with no family and undergoing cancer treatment. Her only source of income was recycling bottles and cans that she collected throughout her community. As a result of her health and the COVID-19 quarantine, she had been unable to go out to do her daily recycling. Ineligible for government assistance, she was referred to Angel Interfaith and thanks to the wonderful AIN donors, she received rental assistance, food gift cards and hygiene supplies.
Her story and those of the many that we serve remind me to serve by the words of evangelical preacher John Bradford:
“There but for the Grace of God go I”
The ability to serve those in need is a great reminder to be thankful and always stay humble.
