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Oak Hill United Methodist Church- Volunteers of the Month From its humble beginnings worshiping and holding Sunday school in a bar before their own church was built, Oak Hill United Methodist Church (OHUMC) now has a thriving community with 40 volunteers currently working with Front Steps in the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless' (ARCH) kitchen. OHUMC's practice of "Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds" is shown not only in their many community meal gatherings, but also in their volunteer groups' time spent helping our friendly kitchen staff, with three to four volunteers selected to serve dinner three Fridays nights each month for the past six years.
Daneda Hansen, a current volunteer, explains that her favorite part of volunteering in the ARCH kitchen is talking to the clients in line "even if it is just for a second, in hopes that just a few kind words help brighten their day." Donna Holt notes that her favorite part here is the responses from the men when she serves a meal, explaining that "they are so thankful and appreciative of my service."
For their continued dedication and compassion, Front Steps is proud to announce Oak Hill United Methodist Church as July's volunteers of the month! Please stay tuned for our August Volunteers of the Month!
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