It Takes a Village

An African proverb reads, “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child.” If Duluth is a village then I am one of those children. I have told many friends and colleagues of the struggles I faced growing up in a low income household with drug addictions, alcoholism, and mental illness. However, what many of my friends and colleagues might not know is that I am who I am today because of this “village” called Duluth. I am the recipient and participant of many nonprofit services and programs in our community including, but not limited to:

• Food Shelf
• Safe Haven Shelter
• Human Development Center
• Damiano Center
• School Lunch Summer Program
• MADD
• DARE
• Ordean Foundation
• Community Foundation
• Habitat Day Care Center
• Little Treasures Child Care Center
• St. Louis County Child Care Assistance

Today I live in a household free of drugs, alcohol and mental illness. I have a college degree and a great job that puts food on the table. In my work with Fuse Duluth I am proud to help nonprofits. We connect Fuse members with civic engagement opportunities including serving on nonprofit boards. In my work with the Chamber, I am helping nonprofits use their Chamber membership to promote their services and help them raise funds. As a current participant in Leadership Duluth I will use the knowledge I receive to help me find ways to give back to this “village” that helped raise me. Whether you were a recipient or not, please give to the community. Learn about nonprofits today.

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