Together We Rise!

Spoken word, crafted on the spot at our annual retreat by Michael Guinn, from CitySquare staff's single word descriptions  of the CitySquare experience over the past 18 months!  "Amazing" was my word.  Look for it below!

Together We Rise by Michael Guinn

 

Its been 1 year, 5 months, 20 days since we’ve had to pivot.

But there is no stopwatch that can clock the hours of unwavering dedication to our neighbors and to each other.

During this time. We’ve been the epitome of social philanthropy. Proud curators of collaboration through chaos. Undaunted and fearless warriors on the front lines whose endurance and determination has provided an indestructible display of teamwork.

Together we have risen, relentlessly reliable and persistently resilient. Brilliant in our chase to provide supportive services so that our families gratefully receive intense case management and resources no matter the circumstance. 

We didn’t let stress get the best of us. Instead in one another we learned to share and trust.

We became tenacious in the face of this pandemic via powerful partnerships and a diligent delivery of services that even covid couldn’t mask. 

So here’s to you CitySquarians. Because of you.. hope becomes the music of the moment for our homeless who hunger less. Because of your strength and creativity in serving the community, we’ve been able to push forward this narrative of normalcy no matter how tired we be. See its been exhausting. And You’ve had to socially self-care, privately self-love while selflessly going beyond and above.  

But because of your flexibility and humility, and your heartfelt steadfast impressive one of a kind abilities. Our neighbors continue to see equity in their proximity. 

Because of you, Poverty’s notoriety in our society gives way to a social sobriety that drives us to a new high.. ya see..

You are amazing. We Salute you.  Its been 1 year, 5 months, 20 days since we’ve had to pivot.  But your hearts are the reason why… Together We Rise…