Trying to better myself, my life, and the world

My name is Melissa and I am 27 years old.  Well, I have been in a shelter for 11 months and I am definitly trying to better myself, and my situation.  I am enrolled in a training program and I have an interview tomorrow at a non-profit agency (non-profit has become very important to me since I moved here because I want to be an advocate for homeless women and families.)  I also do 20 hours of housing search a week.  I really want to make a difference in this world.  I spoke with the director of public policy here at the shelter and she was very helpful.  I emailed her my resume, and she forwarded it to some people in the advocating/public policy business and asked them if they would have an informational interview with me.  I am very greatful to her.  So far I have heard back from 1 of them and we are in the process of finding a day and time that would work for the both of us.  I am also a member of Homes for Families, and the Residence Advisory Council at the shelter.   

Comments

[Show Me So I'll Remember]

Hope you can work it out to be an advocate - your voice alone is so valuable as you speak from experience.

[Michael]

Hey Good Luck! I know the company I work for is hiring part timers to work 20-30 hours a week with a starting pay of almost $14.00 an hour, and it comes with health benefits, a retirement plan, dental, vision, vacation time, sick time, and uniforms, which cuts down on having to buy clothes. It's the best part time job in the world when you add up all the benefits.

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Michael

[janet]

I think you are doing a fantastic job. There are so many homeless people in the world and it makes me feel good to know that you are trying to make a difference in the world. I see another young lady trying to help make a change.
Good luck and I hope you succeed in your mission

[Rose]

Good luck.It takes compassion and patience for this job and I a know for a fact that as society we can make a lot of progress in this area.

[naija]

I think that you have your mind on the right track I commend you on you achievements.