While took me many years to fully grasp, working on staff at a church showed me how important it can be to pledge a financial gift to the church. I chose a life as a public servant in the not-for-profit world, so trust me when I say I know how hard it is to give when you don’t have much to offer in the first place. 

But even a small gift can make a difference. When I was a kid, my dad would hand me a dollar from his wallet every Sunday when the plate was passed. Of course, I didn’t have a lot of money then either, but it still made me feel like I was helping and started a life-long habit of philanthropy. 

I come to Wildflower because I recognize a need to be poured into by a loving, values-driven community, but this support is a two-way street. I give because each of you here gives so much to me.