A note from Kelli McGee, Managing Consultant
In August when I was roaming around my alma mater, DePaul University, I saw a quotation hanging on the wall. Vincent said: "God asks first for your heart, then your work." If you want to see the heart part in action, spend a day in any Depaul International subsidiary, and of course, we invite you to Ukraine.
At Depaul Ukraine, we have identified an obvious need. Kids and adults alike have been abandoned by their familial support systems, and the social support system is not filling the gap. Depaul Ukraine--including staff, volunteers, the Vincentian family, and collaborating agencies--are trying to step up and do the best we can. And we make it our business to identify weak spots in this social safety net. Employees and volunteers of the organization embrace this sense of purpose. St. Vincent de Paul has lain the foundation for this work and continues to help us articulate what we do and why we do it.
And that is how I approach my work in the charity. We have identified a need in society, and we have the big heart-ed folks in place to address it. So, then: enabling others to do the work, use their talents, contribute, direct their passion, practice their faith, practice what they're studying in the university, and execute on this sense of purpose... in short, the work part.
We invite you to do the work with us. As an ex-rat racer (at least temporarily!) from Chicago, I recognize that most people seek this sense of belonging, utility, higher purpose, contribution. Sure, every day at work people contribute to society: serving food, educating kids, building machines, developing technology, flying planes, treating the sick, inspiring those around them... And beyond that daily work, I know we're all more complex than that. We're unique, multi-talented, skilled, generous, and interconnected. And our abilities increase when we are needed or asked to focus our efforts. So, come on, then. Here. There. Wherever you are!
In August when I was roaming around my alma mater, DePaul University, I saw a quotation hanging on the wall. Vincent said: "God asks first for your heart, then your work." If you want to see the heart part in action, spend a day in any Depaul International subsidiary, and of course, we invite you to Ukraine.
At Depaul Ukraine, we have identified an obvious need. Kids and adults alike have been abandoned by their familial support systems, and the social support system is not filling the gap. Depaul Ukraine--including staff, volunteers, the Vincentian family, and collaborating agencies--are trying to step up and do the best we can. And we make it our business to identify weak spots in this social safety net. Employees and volunteers of the organization embrace this sense of purpose. St. Vincent de Paul has lain the foundation for this work and continues to help us articulate what we do and why we do it.
And that is how I approach my work in the charity. We have identified a need in society, and we have the big heart-ed folks in place to address it. So, then: enabling others to do the work, use their talents, contribute, direct their passion, practice their faith, practice what they're studying in the university, and execute on this sense of purpose... in short, the work part.
We invite you to do the work with us. As an ex-rat racer (at least temporarily!) from Chicago, I recognize that most people seek this sense of belonging, utility, higher purpose, contribution. Sure, every day at work people contribute to society: serving food, educating kids, building machines, developing technology, flying planes, treating the sick, inspiring those around them... And beyond that daily work, I know we're all more complex than that. We're unique, multi-talented, skilled, generous, and interconnected. And our abilities increase when we are needed or asked to focus our efforts. So, come on, then. Here. There. Wherever you are!
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