United Community Ministries

Paradigm’s “Pay It Forward” program allowed my 11-year old daughter and friend to deliver a carload of housing supplies to the United Community Ministries “New Beginnings Closet”. Supplies from this closet are offered to local families transitioning to new homes after periods of homelessness. Some of these families attend my daughter’s school. We stretched the dollars by shopping at a dollar store where we almost emptied shelves of cleaning supplies, brooms, buckets, pots and pans, towels and other essential supplies needed to help these families feel empowered in their new homes. The UCM closet desperately needed re-stocking. The “Pay it Forward” concept was, or will be explained, to everyone touched by this effort, including the givers and the receivers. The young girls learned how good it feels to help someone less fortunate, the UCM staff was grateful to Paradigm’s continued support, and I am confident that the recipients will pass on their kindness and help to others when they are able. Giving is contagious!