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karen

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Review for Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM), Springfield, MA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

My life was changed by volunteering at the Springfield Rescue Mission. I am a practicing physician in our area and helped out with medical visits there. In reality, my best experiences were volunteering in the kitchen, with groups of teens from my church.
I was able to see and hear first-hand the impact this wonderful group of people and the grace of God made in the lives of the homeless and addicted.
One person at a time, lives are being rescued from hopelessness, and doors are being opened to faith and a new walk in life for the thousands of people who pass through the doors of this humble facility---residents, guests, and volunteers alike.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I have a new appreciation for the struggles of the homeless and those who are working to help them.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

They need a much bigger pool of major donors to fund their work.

Role:  Volunteer & I volunteered to help with medical visits and brought groups of teens from my church to cook dinner .