The cost-of-living crisis and political uncertainty have increased the level of anxiety and social dislocation. This is especially so for those suffering economic hardship; they feel powerless to make things better.
Among those who visit my Foundation I’ve observed that the level of anxiousness is often made worse by social media, where algorithms turbocharge anxiety.
Indeed, I see the effects of this every day. People who are already struggling to make ends meet feel even more vulnerable and isolated than before. So my team and I endeavour to make things both better and also different.
At my Foundation we have a community that fosters what I consider are two important things:
- It addresses immediate material needs with food for the hungry and warm clothes for those who are cold, and
- It also strives to polish the human spirit by using therapeutic spaces for everything from health care to support groups.
Together these things aid in both individual and social repair. After all, Jesus taught us to carry each other’s burden and have fellowship with one another.
At Easter time I often reflect on how the sense of community at my Foundation is so unique. My Foundation is a place of welcome, peace and caring. It is a place where people can recover a sense of purpose and faith in themselves as they make their journey toward a better future. I’m honoured that you share this journey with us.
