For the third Respect and Reach visit, five volunteers spent time at Urban Shelter For Homeless in May 2023, sitting with thirty elderly residents, sharing conversation, and handing out small gifts. It wasn't a grand gesture, just company and attention for people who don't always get enough of either.
The visit leaned on something simple: showing up, listening, and making people feel seen. For residents who spend most days without visitors, an afternoon like this can mean more than the gifts themselves.