Donor Stories

They took them under their arms and provided assistance to help them overcome whatever issue they were dealing with. They had me hooked. My wife and I always felt a need to help the less fortunate and I saw this as fulfilling our principals. My values are aligned with the Catholic teachings to serve others. I learned this at a very young age.

As a board member, I heard dozens of stories about individuals and families, from all walks of life, and the troubles they were experiencing. Later on, you’d get updates on these individuals and the results they experienced were uplifting. How the help from CCWM changed their lives. As a member of the Board, I was involved in a committee with the research and construction of the new offices in Muskegon. I toured those offices and understood why something had to be done. My greatest joy was the day they were dedicated by the bishop. The excitement on the faces of the staff was priceless. I knew what difficulties we had with this project and every time I drive by the offices, it reminds me of what you can overcome when you ask for God’s help.

Though I’m not a Board member any more, I continue to support the ministry of CCWM because the need continues. As Jesus said, ‘The poor you always have with you”. When you use your time, talents and treasures to assist the less fortunate, it brings a joy to you that you can’t explain. I didn’t experience this type if joy until I got involved with CCWM. I get more back from those CCWM has helped than what I’ve given of my time, talents and treasures. This journey of supporting CCWM for many years and seeing the changed lives, is a reason to get involved. I learned a long time ago it’s not what to get out of life, it’s what you give. CCWM gave me that opportunity.