EPS VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT MELISSA HARRIS Editor- in-Chief, 2014–2018: “I’ve been lucky enough to volunteer alongside you at some point in the last five years to make EnVision Proven Success magazine a reality! I am so grateful to have had the most talented writers, photographers and designers join me in supporting the mission of EnVision Proven Success. The magazine has served as a catalyst for more than 5,000 women in our community to do better and reach higher than they ever thought possible. The fifth edition of the magazine, which we released in September 2018, was my last. I’m looking forward to passing this honor of celebrating women who’ve overcome unimaginable struggles to someone else who will hopefully be just as humbled and inspired by their stories as I’ve been.” IVAN SUGIJANTO “I’d love to stay in the States, yet unfortunately, I didn’t get the working visa and so, I sadly had to leave. However, I appreciate McQuetta and EPS for not only giving me the opportunity to volunteer to sharpen my skills but also for helping me to find jobs that could give me visa sponsorship. I am currently working at family’s business in Indonesia and the lesson and skills I gained through volunteering at EPS has helped me to excel in my job. Thank you EPS!” ARITHA LUSTER Minister, Founder & Director Wailing Women Win House of Lemuel: “Helping to serve both men and women on their journey through life has been one of my greatest accomplishments. It’s been a blessing to witness the same spirit from those who serve at EnVision Proven Success. They consistently partner with community organizations in effort to create a brighter future for individuals in need. As a partner from Indianapolis Indiana our purpose for donating and supporting EnVision Proven Success is to aid in ensuring their work can continue for many years to come. 38 | ENVISION PROVEN SUCCESS MAGAZINE Our mission at Wailing Women Win and The House of Lemuel, is to assist in the restoration of the lives of both men and women who have been temporarily detained from their destiny. I am committed to continue partnering with leaders in various communities to see that both programs and resources are available for all people. We believe together we will make an impact, one person at a time, and it is partnerships like this with EnVision Proven Success that will provide the opportunity people need to accomplish their goals.” MARY LOUSIE HAWKINS Mary for the past year is one of the compassionate volunteers at EnVision Proven Success. She came to one of fundraisers looking to support our work in any way she could. After she began an advocate and we are inspired by her strength, an enormous amount of courage and support of serving not only EnVision Proven Success, but other organizations in our community. As hard as it is, she has a real sense of calm. It is eye opening to see how she is supportive and we are so impressed with how is on board to help. It has been really rewarding and fulfilling. Mary has incredible insight and instincts, and she works hard to continually develop her knowledge and skills through attending monthly meetings and various trainings in our community. She is encouraged by how well we’re doing as a community, but also finds it hard to observe that there are still so many people in need of help. THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for everything they do for our organization! Over the past year at EnVision Proven Success, our volunteers have donated many hours. These volunteers do incredibly valuable work in our community and help individuals experiencing domestic violence, recovery, re-entry, suicide prevention, human trafficking, and disabilities, that helps the women we serve to regain their dignity and moved forward in a way they previously thought impossible. Our volunteer opportunities range from serving on our board of directors, to providing legal and financial assistance to survivors, to assisting with our prevention programs, fundraisers and office tasks.
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