“Clean of Heart was one of the best ideas I have ever heard
of” said Paulette Campbell, who has been volunteering since May 2011. She is a
member of Saint Vincent de Paul Society at St. Peter’s and volunteers at Clean
of Heart twice a month. When volunteering, Paulette also likes to bring little
things for the people that come in, like new underwear, socks, Gatorade, and
Pop Tarts. For Paulette, one of the best things about volunteering being able
to both help meet basic needs while also showing she cares by doing little
things like adding fabric softener or dryer sheets to make clothes softer and
give them a fresh, clean scent. She has also enjoyed meeting other volunteers and
becoming friends with “some of the most wonderful, kind, caring volunteers.”
Paulette said that she thinks Clean of Heart is a wonderful organization
because everyone appreciates the opportunity to take a good shower and put on
clean clothes after the shower. Her favorite experiences at Clean of Heart
involve seeing the transformation that occurs in the lives of people that
regularly come in. When people come in for the first time they are often
withdrawn, with few smiles and are not interested in having many conversations.
As they keep coming in, she says they begin to open up, engage in
conversations, and smile and laugh more. Paulette enjoys seeing these people
blossom into new members of the Clean of Heart family.
Paulette, thanks for volunteering and adding those little touches
to show people that you care about them!
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