Purposeful Volunteer Work- Reflections from a Volunteer

ByOxford Silo

SILO is an organization that gave me the opportunity to give back to the community in many ways. SILO was first introduced to me when Ed Herr gave a speech at my college. He implored us to “love others in all we do.” Years later I was invited to the annual Snow Ball, which brought me closer to this loving organization. From then on, I wanted to become involved. As I joined SILO, I found that love whenever Andrea has a project; it brings such joy to love others in small and large ways. Andrea, Rob, and I worked to clear a woman’s home of unwanted bushes and trees. Knowing that we made a lasting impact in this woman’s life gives me great inspiration for all of the other projects that we can complete. From helping the homeless, to intense yard work; there is no need too great for this wonderful organization, that I am blessed to be apart of.

-Stephen Beaver

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