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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
First Person: A Promise is a Promise
Spread the Word Nevada Donor Makes Monthly Commitment to Support Children's Literacy Programs
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We have such incredible donors and volunteers that help make Spread the Word Nevada a powerful force in the community. One of our remarkable donors is Maureen (Mo) Delaney. Maureen has, for some time, made a $25 donation from each of her bi-weekly paychecks. Recently, Maureen lost her job, another casualty of an unpredictable economy. But that didn't stop Maureen! She continues to make donations every two weeks, despite her challenging employment situation. We decided to ask Maureen some questions to get to the bottom of her involvement with Spread the Word Nevada, as well as her unflagging commitment to fighting illiteracy in our community. Spread the Word Nevada: What does donating to Spread the Word Nevada mean to you? Maureen: Perhaps donating to Spread the Word Nevada is selfish on my part. All of the children in this program are our future. I would be so happy to see our future generation of leaders know how to read, know the joys of reading and know that reading can open their minds to the wonder of our glorious world. With books they can travel to Whoville in the morning and be with Alice in Wonderland at night. As they get older, they will discover what it felt like to land on the moon, and how the death of a president named Kennedy changed an entire generation. Their world opens wide, the possibilities are endless. When a child is introduced to possibilities, all dreams become achievable. I cannot imagine my life without books. Books were, and still are, a very important part of my life. There is nothing like the feel of a book in your hands. Not just any book, "your book." Your book does not have to be returned to the library. It stays with you for as long as you like. You can write your name on the inside cover. You can turn down the corner of the pages, or mark a section that speaks to you. I have noticed that, in the letters from the children, they frequently say they shared their book with their brother or sister or they read their book to their siblings. One book touches many! STWN: Do you mind if we share some of the challenges you're currently facing with our supporters? What are the challenges? Maureen: I was recently laid off from my job. I work in accounting, and for all of my career, accounting/bookkeeping has been almost "recession-proof." I have always worked, and if a job was ending, I would have an opportunity to obtain another position before I left the old one. That is not the case in this economy. I am not old, but at 57, I am not young, either. I have no doubt I will be lead to where I need to be, it will just take a little longer than I anticipated. I don't drive, so another challenge is finding a job on "my" side of town! However, I will find one of those "possibilities," just as the children will!
Spread the Word Nevada, Inc.
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