3 Holiday Events: Giving Back To Our Community

by Amy Siemens I grew up in a family that loved Jesus. The typical go to church every Sunday, pray before meals and bedtime type of family. For some families this can simply become routine, but [...]

by Gill Sotu If my recent birthday party was a popular, major, sporting event, let’s say….cricket.  And said sporting event had a highlight play of the game, I would definitely spotlight the [...]

by Lisa Alfaro From a very young age I’ve had the privilege of knowing the most amazing friend one could ever have. In all the stages of my life there were new and unexpected challenges– [...]

by Amanda Ortega My family and I came to Makers just about a year ago. It was so important for us to find a community where we could feel that we belonged and feel safe. You see, feeling safe was [...]

by Christian Alvarez I never thought that after 11 years in the Navy that I’d be in a position that I wouldn’t have any sort of income to provide for my family. I was in a program that was [...]

by Hollyanne Simon Eight months ago I was in a season where all things were new. And believe me, when I say all things I really do mean all things. My son was just six weeks old when I found [...]

by Carol Eliya Community is essential.  We are made for it. I didn’t realize this until I moved away from everyone and everything I knew and was alone in a new city.  Up to that point, I thought [...]

by Rachel Cross One day last year, I noticed that I was constantly answering the question, “How are you?” with “Busy, so busy!” I was traveling for work and fun, hustling [...]

by Katie Balla My phone pings. I look down and notice another event added to our family calendar by my husband and I feel a little tension rise in my chest. It starts to bring up the list of [...]