Oct 1, 2025
The longer we walk with Jesus, the more His fire burns in our hearts to serve and love God and our neighbors. In John 15 Jesus says, “This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” It...Jun 6, 2023
Every clinic is unique. You never know what you will see. However, this scene was unusual—or was it? She was another guest, like the 223rd that day. Escorted to the dental area and through triage, she was guided to X-ray. She hesitated making way to the chair where... ![Memoir of a Bridal Shop Volunteer]()
Nov 19, 2021
This interview was conducted with Lexi, an Adorned In Grace Bridal Shop volunteer, in the summer of 2021. Summer intern Genevieve Wolf asked the questions. How long have you been volunteering? And what brought you to the bridal shop? Lexi: So I actually started... ![Memoir of a Bridal Shop Volunteer]()
Oct 28, 2021
Interview & transcription by Rachel Murfitt, Compassion Youth Mentoring Coordinator. Here at Compassion Youth Mentoring, each one of the dozens of volunteers who have given their time to serve with us over the past ten years has a unique story. It is our...Apr 30, 2019
By Jenna Funkhouser As of December 2018, local jail intelligence tells us that in Multnomah County (OR): 595 minors 1,191 adults 1,059 suspected or prosecuted exploiters and 949 cited purchasers/clients were a part of the booming business of sex trafficking....Apr 17, 2019
Why are you here? “Transformation.” “Encouragement.” “The cause.” “Seeing their faces light up.” “It’s something I would have wanted when I was their age.” This was the beginning of my Saturday volunteering at Dress for FREEdom, a one-day extravaganza for girls... 