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Dear <<First Name>>,
As we come to the end of National Volunteer Week, I have been reflecting on all the selfless acts of kindness that Circle of Care volunteers have done over the past year. This year’s theme, Empathy In Action, speaks to the commitment of all our volunteers. While it has been a challenging year with the pandemic, you stayed in the forefront of assisting our clients and gave them as much support as you could. For that, we are most appreciative.
While scrolling through social media early Thursday morning, I came across a video message from Erin Davis, the author of Mourning Has Broken: Love, Loss and Reclaiming Joy, and former Toronto-based radio host.
Erin speaks to this theme and highlights how volunteering for a Meals on Wheels program has changed her life. I am sure many of our Meals on Wheels volunteers can also tell you similar stories of their own. This is what volunteering is all about and what empathy in action really is.
In a recent post, Volunteer Canada stated:
“Empathy in action holds the potential to create more resilient individuals and stronger communities. Empathy improves our lives, the lives of our children, and the lives of those we support. Canada needs empathy in action, now more than ever.”
As human beings, we tend to downplay the good we do. I would encourage each of you to tell a friend or family member, post on social media, or find another way to let people know how you are making a difference in a world that is currently facing many challenges.
Thank you for all that you do.
Sincerely,
Lisa Rae
Director of Volunteers and MOW Services
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