Andee Zomerman

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Focus On The Next Thing

February 6, 2014 By Andee Leave a Comment

It was one of those days. “Those days” don’t come too frequently any more, praise God, but yesterday was one of them. I woke up not wanting to pull the covers off of my head, my heart pounding in the sheer anxiety of facing the day. I wish I could tell you there was some super … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: anxiety, couch-surfers, depression, food, homeless, HomePlate, serving

HomePlate Volunteers: And They Multiplied

January 2, 2014 By Andee Leave a Comment

Serving dinner for couch-surfing youth follows a formula. We need a lot of man-power prepping dinner and serving the initial wave of hungry kids. After about 45 minutes, the serving line slows down and we volunteers split up to dine and hang out with the youth. The workload … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: couch-surfers, Family, food, HomePlate, kids, serving

HomePlate’s Sit-N-Stay

October 25, 2013 By Andee 5 Comments

Last Saturday, I finally made it to the Beaverton Farmer’s Market. Not that I’m lagging behind the rest of the city, or anything. The season may be heading toward the finish line, but the apples, pears, and strawberries (Yes! Strawberries! Even this late in the season.) were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: couch-surfers, dog, doggie care, HomePlate, Sit N Stay

A Day to Celebrate

June 19, 2013 By Andee 2 Comments

My 43rd birthday is today! In 22 years I have not been this excited for a birthday.  I’m not your friend who makes a big deal about the yearly milestone. I’m not the woman who has made peace with getting older. I’m not the chick who calls laugh lines and grey hair a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: birthday, couch-surfers, donation, homeless, HomePlate

Motivation for Monday – Work Hard. No Excuses.

June 17, 2013 By Andee Leave a Comment

Sometimes I encounter obstacles in my life, but homelessness has never been one of them. Sometimes my daughters feel challenged in school, but they will never take a test after sleeping in a shelter. Sometimes my husband and I are recognized for efforts, but we've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: causes.com, couch-surfers, donation, homeless, HomePlate, youth

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