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Leadership Combined with Service Drives Young Professionals

Ending family homelessness is a complex issue that requires an entire community to work as one. An essential component of supporting Wellspring Family Services’ mission is the Wellspring Associate Board…

Wellspring Associate Board at fundraising event
It’s More Than a Ride

The Wellspring community really stepped up this holiday season to provide more than 4,200 new toys and gifts for children and teens facing or experiencing homelessness in our community. More…

Mother and baby boy opening presents together
Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season

Loss and grief can happen anytime, but the impact may feel even more significant during the holidays. Getting through cherished traditions when dealing with difficult emotions can be painful and…

Woman looking out window drinking tea
1,000 Gifts Still Needed for Children Facing Homelessness

It’s time again for the annual Wellspring Giving Together Gift Drive for children and teens facing or experiencing homelessness. The gift drive runs through December 20, and we are so…

Smiling girl with teddy bear
Crafting Creates Comfort for Families Experiencing Homelessness

A passion can take you to unexpected places. Places where you meet new people and find new friends. Places where your heart and soul are fulfilled and renewed. Cheryl Solomon’s…

Mayor’s Proposed Budget Disproportionally Impacts Women and People of Color

Mr. Mayor, we are confused. We know you are a champion for diversity and equity. So why are you capping inflation-based pay increases for a set of vendors who are…

Strategies for Adjusting After COVID-19 Distancing

Strategy #1: Pay attention to how you feel. As you move through continued change, tend to your emotional needs. As it’s possible, observe and name your feelings as you experience…

Adult man and woman wearing medical face masks bump elbows in greeting.
DEIA Specialist Ernie Cathcart Retires

If you ask Wellspring’s Chief Program Officer, Bevette Irvis, about the days before Ernie Cathcart, she can tell you some stories. And some concerns. And some hopes and dreams. A…

Ernie Cathcart, retiring manager DEIA
2021 Wellspring Children and Teen Gift Drive

The annual Wellspring Family Services Children & Teen Gift Drive, part of the Giving Together campaign, is off to a great start. Thank you to all who have given so…

Child with teddy bear
Social Work Means Showing Up

Something special happens when we show up for other people. Showing up means thinking outside of ourselves. It requires us to be vulnerable, and to give of our personal time…

Mother holding child at bedtime
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