Helping when Needed

Sometimes I will bring Elbert some food from home and almost always he does not take it. One time I brought chili and he really seemed to like that, but otherwise he refuses my offerings. He does the same to David and Lonnie too. I often wonder why someone who has few resources would reject food of any kind. He should be happy with any kind of food, right?

Recently, I received a call from a group that wants to volunteer. I talked through our typical volunteer opportunities, listing the primary needs first and the size of groups we can accommodate. Though I consistently create and maintain volunteer opportunities the group leader didn't seem to agree that I have no need for a group her size or for the number of hours she wants to volunteer. I just don't have enough for her group to do. We try to create meaningful service opportunities for all groups that want to volunteer. That last thing I want is for someone to volunteer and feel like they aren't completely anything.

I guess maybe now I'll trust Elbert when he says he doesn't like or want something that I think he should accept just because he relies on my kindness and charity.