Why do you devote your life to helping the people of North Memphis?
My devotion started straight from God’s Word. I had been given the assignment my freshman year at a Christian college to read through the Bible from cover to cover. This was something I had never done. Halfway through I remember laying my Bible down on my dorm room bed and praying, “God I get it. I am supposed to have a heart after yours; and you are passionate about justice for those in need. Please give me that same passion and show me what to do about it.” My life has not been the same since.

What keeps you in this line of work? What are the rewards?
Together, we are growing in God’s Word, embracing our diversities, building trusting relationships and cultivating loving friendships, despite our differences in skin color, gender, religious beliefs, socio-economics, zip codes and cultural history. Witnessing Jesus’ love for us taking root in the heart of another human being, while the Holy Spirit fills them with hope where there was once was hopelessness, and God’s peace washing away anger; that renews my soul and strengthens me.

What inspired you to get involved with Oasis?
I am excited about working at an organization where I can truly make a difference in the community ... not just through charity, but through empowerment, education and love.

What keeps you in this line of work?
The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by raising awareness, offering solutions, and implementing resources that will benefit an area of the city that has been neglected for years; that's what keeps me motivated.

How did you get involved with Oasis?
I began serving as an Oasis of Hope volunteer in the Caldwell area several years ago, and grew to know and love the children, families and teachers I met there...so much so that I decided I wanted to devote my life to helping them.  It's been an experience that I've become even more passionate about than I could have ever imagined!