I was at my doctor appointment today when one of the nurses, that I did not know, approached me. She said she had heard from my doctor that I was very involved in Goodman Community Center. I confirmed and she proceeded to emphatically thank me, then followed by an outpouring of emotions.
She said that she is a single mother with a 12 year old daughter that is influenced daily by the incredible work at Goodman Community Center. She said that they provide the resources and safety that her daughter needs to be successful in school and in life. They provide her an after school shelter, mentoring, tutoring and encourage focus on her school work.
The nurse knew that one of Merrill Lynch's past Galas benefited the capital campaign for Goodman and repeatedly thanked me and our office for the importance of giving back. She was so appreciative that I can hardly express her gratitude.
This is something to really be proud of, a personal story of how the Goodman Community Center has touched a family that needs it.
Thank you Ryan for sharing this wonderful gem of a story with us.