Our own Kathy Allred brought us information on Calgary, delighted us with her experiences at past Rotary International Conferences, and informed us about the upcoming Conference in Calgary. More to come!
More than 17,000 children and families have been served since Vogel opened its doors in 1987. Heather Bradford from Vogel brought us news of their expansion into North Dallas and their partnership with the Salvation Army. Families are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population, and 88% of those families are led by single mothers with multiple children under the age five. Homelessness robs parents of the ability to give children the safety and security they need to grow. Without intervention, it can cause life-long physical, emotional, and mental trauma in children.