At Harford Family House, we are blessed to have the support of such a dedicated and selfless group of volunteers. Their contributions to our mission and those we serve are integral in our fight to end homelessness in Harford County. This month, we want to give some well-deserved love to a volunteer from our Aberdeen location, Maria Boller.
Maria joined the HFH team earlier this year, eager for an opportunity to give back to her community as a recent retiree. Having worked in office administration for most of her adult life, Maria was interested in using her eye for organization to help us smooth our donation process. Now, she works every week to organize and inventory all the generous donations we receive from our community. Any In-kind donations that we are unable to utilize or store, Maria rehomes to other deserving local charities.
In doing so, Maria has grown and strengthened our network in many ways that have greatly impacted our mission. Maria recalls a special moment while rehoming donations to the New Day Recovery and Wellness Center. She remembers being welcomed with open arms, offered help to unload her car, and profusely thanked her for the contribution. “Their heartfelt gratitude was moving.”
When asked why our mission is important to her, Maria commented that those experiencing homelessness have traveled a “steep and rocky road” compared to others. She reminds that “we all deserve love and respect, no matter our circumstances.”
To set up your own volunteer experience, reach out to Sue Lebuhn at slebuhn@harfordfamilyhouse.org to get started.