The holidays are upon us and giving is on everyone’s mind. We asked a former Board member, Elaine Solimon, to share with us what Saranam means to her and why she gave her time and gifts to Saranam.
As I completed my term on the Saranam Board of Directors, I continued to be in awe of the transformative outcomes families achieve with Saranam’s amazing, in-depth program. I first became aware of Saranam’s mission when one of our extended family members was experiencing addiction and homelessness. It was so painful to see first-hand how difficult it is for someone to struggle with poverty and isolation and I could only imagine how it compounds for parents and their children.
Saranam is an amazing beacon of hope! I was inspired to join Saranam’s mission after seeing the long-term success families achieved with the security, support and opportunities provided through our unique two-year program.
We are entering what is traditionally a season of giving and we all want to give meaningful gifts that leave an impact far beyond the holidays. This chance shines no brighter than at Saranam, where your gift fulfills what’s on every parent’s wish list: a safe, promising future for their children and our community. This is why I have included Saranam in my estate plan to provide a legacy gift so future families served by Saranam can break the cycle of generational poverty and homelessness.
What I have found to be true at Saranam is that I do not give to just a cause; I support people. I have developed lifelong friendships with staff and volunteers, and the families have left an imprint on me that is far greater than any gift I could give to them. To celebrate one of these friendships, I gave my year-end donation in honor of a dear friend and former staff member at Saranam.
I hope you will consider supporting Saranam’s mission by sharing your time, your talents, and your gifts to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness through Saranam’s wrap-around supports of housing, education, and a supportive community.
~ Elaine Solimon