“Why are you people here?”  asked one of the teens at Ozanam Pathways, a home for teens who have been placed in transitional living .  It was asked as a surprise that anyone would come to visit them, not as any kind of a challenge.  One of our group quickly answered, “Because you have value, and you are worth our time.” 

Our Project Change team, “Strongest LINC”, spent an afternoon and evening with eight teenagers at their group home.  We cleaned the house with them, made some minor repairs, taught them how to cook for a group and to make extra for another meal later in the week.  Then we enjoyed the meal together, followed by a crazy game of Guesstures.  Apparently, our staff knows few restraints in the pursuit of Guesstures victory- wait until you see the pictures.  We had an incredible time of fun, food and fellowship. 

The young people there are a delight to work with.  As with all of us, time equals love and value.  We spent time with them, and they spent time with us.  I’d say we got more than we gave!