Gift Registry

While studying to become an Occupational Therapist, I have been extremely lucky to work with and learn from the homeless population in NYC. During my time with them I have learned about joy, forgiveness, and recovery from hardship. Each person I work with has a unique story that led to homelessness but has made steps to move forward in search of stability and community. All money donated to this fund will go toward providing basic homecare needs including bedding, furniture, kitchenware, and meaningful leisure including a television and music player.

During my senior year of high school and through the summer before college I volunteered for Unique Learning Center in Washington DC. ULC tutors and mentors children and youth in the inner city with the goal of instilling high moral values and academic excellence. I was and remain incredibly impressed with ULC’s mission and work. Sherry Woods, who started ULC in 1982, and her team know students, their families, and the community intimately allowing them to take a hands-on approach and give each student what he or she needs and deserves. ULC is truly changing lives, and all the money raised will go directly to the organization to help them continue to do what they do best.