“We embrace and promote Kinship’s philosophy of both giving and receiving with sincerity and generosity.”

“Kinship has helped with rides, getting me to the hospital, helping me with my kids, getting them to their appointments, it’s just outstanding.”

“Really knowing who my neighbor is has deeply impacted my life...”

“I love people today more than I used to. I love me today more than I used to.”

“It’s a real privilege that people trust me to open up about their health concerns.”

“Kinship is not only for food, but is for physical, mental, and spiritual needs.”

“Kinship gave me hope, gratitude, and the strength to keep going on.”

“I receive so much more. I receive this wonderful sense of belonging. Truly it is very, very important.”

“We’re thinking the same out of our hearts, not our heads.”

“You guys don’t understand what you’re giving people when you give them the opportunity to volunteer.”

“I had nothing. I was afraid I was going to get kicked out of my apartment or starve to death. At Kinship, everybody here was all-hands-on deck for me.”

“I’ve gotten so much help. That’s why I want to be part of this, because this is a way I can give back.”

“You get to know people over time and just as with a family you share ups and downs, joys and sorrows.”

"It's very beautiful to see how the community gathers here. This is my community now.”

“As a community, we should take better care of each other.”

“There is something intangible, but tangible, that is here. It's a spirit thing-- it's a human to human connection.”

“Whether I’m volunteering or shopping, it’s fun being around the people here!”

“I come to this place and feel like I am surrounded by people that are like family.”

“Sharing my love with others reminds me that I’m wanted.”

“Sometimes you just need somebody to believe in you, no matter what you’ve been through.”