Why I Chose Warm Heart

A lot of people have been asking me who it is I'll be working with in Thailand.  If you want a more comprehensive understanding of the non-profit I'm working please visit: www.warmheartworldwide.org

Overall I often compare people to my Bryn Athyn community:
1) Do they take care of their own?
2) Do they show up for people in need?
3) Do act as a family and love each other on that level?
4) Is their drive to better other people's lives?

If the answer to those questions are "yes" than more often than not I want to be a part of it.  Reality is that Warm Heart is all those things are more.  They take care of their own... and "their own" means everything from their volunteers to the children and their children homes to the people in their community.  They show up for people in need and often go beyond the basic needs to look at the real problem.  For example, addressing the sex trade is always well and good but if you can't fix the underlying poverty the sex trade will not change.  Everything from their children's home to their staff is part of the greater Warm Heart family... kid's needs are addressed (everything from basic clothing to help with homework) and in my experience, my needs were met as well.  Being able to tell my story and use my background in my job there this coming year shows me that they understand me on a basic human level: If I do what I love I will be of my greatest use.

Lastly, their drive is to better the lives of the people in and around Warm Heart.  The greater community is helped through their co-ops, the children are helped through education and love, their volunteers are helped by expanding their knowledge base and working on projects that drive them, the people who work for Warm Heart have a job and a people who care for them and ensure that their lives get better-- to the best of Warm Heart's ability.

I chose to spend my time in Warm Heart based on these features.  All the help in the world won't help a man grow if that help is not diffused in love.  And Warm Heart has the heart that is needed most in a place where love is often left out because of crushing poverty.  I have an opportunity to be apart of it.  How amazing.

If you take a look at the Warm Heart site and feel moved to make a donation please make sure you let them know where you found out about them and why you're making the donation. 

Much love,
Hannah