Al and Lenise Howard first visited the Father Fred Foundation in Nov. 2006, when offices, client reception and volunteer intake were all squeezed into a 700 sq. ft area.
"We had been praying that God would show us where He wanted to help with a monetary gift. Al was intrigued with what he read and heard about The Father Fred Foundation, and he wanted to stop by and see what it was like. We saw firsthand, not only the need, but also the worthiness of supporting the work you do."
"The waiting room was busy and everyone was either talking on the phone or meeting with someone," said Lenise. An individual waiting for help noticed the Howards and politely suggested they take a number in order to talk to a volunteer.
So, the Howards took a number and sat in the waiting room. They remember being impressed with how little privacy there was. "The need for renovations to treat everyone with more dignity and respect was easy to see," said Al. After a few minutes, their number was called. A volunteer intake worker politely introduced himself and asked how might the Foundation help them.
"Well actually," said Al, "we came here today to make a gift!" After their visit, Al and Lenise made a generous gift of stock to The Father Fred Foundation.
