Our Stories:
Moving Lives Forward
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“In Ready, Set, Go! I learned that I’m the first teacher of my child. I want to be the best role model I can.”
-RSG! Parent, Wichita Center
“Metropolitan Family Service paid for my training to be a medical interpreter.”
— Dora, Economic Empowerment Client
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"You people all do such wonderful work. I will be turning 80 soon, and — gosh, I am getting goosebumps just thinking about this — what you do here is medicine. Getting us out and letting us see the world, it makes such a difference to our moods, and to our spirits."
— Jan, Project Linkage Client
“MFS Family Resource Coordinators have been there when I most needed somebody. Having a bilingual person that can relate to me is so important. It’s more than just giving a hand to somebody who needs it.”
— Karla, Community Member
“At [MFS Community Schools CAFE] they respect our culture — when we celebrate Ramadan, when we celebrate Eid. They help us a lot and I always appreciate their help.”
— Heba, Community Schools CAFE Customer
“MFS Community Schools helped me get on track to graduate a whole year early, by fulfilling some of my core credits!”
— Alana, Former MFS Community Schools Student
“An Experience Corps mentor worked with a student who was a reluctant reader and disengaged with school. She continued to work on building the student's self-esteem and identity as a reader. Now the student is engaged in school, is joyous to attend her classes and sessions, and IS a reader!"
— Principal at an EC School
“I am very very grateful for all the friendly, kind, speedy work that was done on my behalf. Your service has always been a number 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. Much love and gratitude.”
— Linda, CASH Oregon Client
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“When I started volunteering, I thought I was helping others. But really, I gained a sense of purpose and connection I didn’t know I needed.”
— Paolo, MFS Hunger Relief Volunteer