With quiet dedication and a generous open heart, Teena Kerr has helped shape CGLH into the warm, welcoming refuge it is today. She has been a steady and compassionate presence for over a decade, starting her service when the Life House was still known as Mary\u2019s Shelter. Chances are, if you\u2019ve walked through the doors, you\u2019ve felt Teena\u2019s impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teena began by holding and rocking the babies, and her caring nature and resourcefulness led her to quickly take on everything from donating furniture, decorating with cheerful decor, and bringing seasonal touches that make the house feel cozy. \u201cThese moms come from tough places,\u201d she said. \u201cThey deserve to feel a sense of peace and comfort the moment they step inside.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Teena, the work is deeply personal. Born to teenage parents, she sees her service as a way to honor her own story. \u201cMy mom and dad were married at a young age, and they\u2019ve been together for over 61 years because of me,\u201d she laughs. \u201cI had a lot of support, but these mothers don\u2019t have that same opportunity. I feel like it\u2019s my turn to give back.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teena\u2019s warmth extends to everyone she meets, offers guidance to new volunteers with patience, and leads by example. Her hands-on volunteerism and positive spirit help the Life House make the most of every donation and each individual who is willing to serve. Her spirit of gratitude and generosity infuses all she does at CGLH. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
CGLH would not be the same without Teena\u2019s generous spirit of giving from her heart. We feel so fortunate that she chose to be a member of the CGLH family. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
With quiet dedication and a generous open heart, Teena Kerr has helped shape CGLH into the warm, welcoming refuge it is today. She has been a steady and compassionate presence for over a decade, starting her service when the Life House was still known as Mary\u2019s Shelter. Chances are, if you\u2019ve walked through the doors, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8971,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16,14,19],"tags":[],"topic":[20],"class_list":["post-8953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-16","category-newsletter","category-summer","topic-volunteer-stories"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n