Helping the Homeless

Commissioners Courtney Rothwell, David Reynolds, Dominic Chen, and Muhammad Seedat volunteered on a Sunday afternoon at André House of Arizona, a house of hospitality for homeless men and women in central Phoenix.

"André House was a great experience. It was fun working with other volunteers and meeting new people. It's also very inspiring seeing what you can do to help people. Everyone that comes to Andre House is extremely grateful and they are always appreciative of the services we provide. This volunteer experience was definitely worth the time!" Courtney Rothwell, Commissioner

"Volunteering at André House was an eye opening experience for me as well as the other commissioners. Our responsibilities included preparing food, serving the food, and assisting with cleaning up after the dinner service. Even though I am not on the Homelessness Committee, I found the experience very enriching and enlightening. I felt very good that I could make a difference in somebody's life, even in the smallest and simplest way." Muhammad Seedat, Commissioner

"At the André House I helped chop fruit for the salad, butter bread, and cleanup in the general dining area. Cleaning up in the general dining area was a bit messy; there were only two of us and we had to change the trash bags pretty frequently. My experience there showed me who the real homeless were: hardworking citizens that were victims of the economic instability, not the stereotypical homeless portrayed on TV or in movies. I especially enjoyed having the opportunity to help other members of our community." Dominic Chen, Commissioner