FOCUS Southern California was blessed to have had four exceptional interns from St. Innocent Service Works & Projects serve with us as volunteers in Southern California for 10 weeks this summer. The interns were Maria Anamateros from Massachusetts, Elise Buschbacker from Arizona, Gabriel Fahling from Illinois and Daniel Kroll from Washington. 

 

Most importantly, the interns worked at our weekly FOCUS Food and Diaper Distributions and significantly helped with other FOCUS projects.  Additionally, the interns served with several of our nonprofit partners, including Family Assistance Ministries, Giving Children Hope, Orange County Food Bank, The Giving Farm, We Help, Inc., and Westminster School District.

As a result, we continue to receive positive feedback from our nonprofit partners, stating how Maria, Elise, Gabriel, and Daniel were excellent workers and that they adored having them serve at their organizations.

 

Subsequently, the internship with FOCUS ended on August 13 and we already miss their presence.  We wish Maria, Elise, Gabriel and Daniel safe travels back home and pray they continue to serve where God calls them by helping others in need.

 

 

Irene Basdakis

Director – FOCUS Southern Californiaa