‚ÄúWe need to encourage one another with the good stories,”¬† says Monsignor Joseph Kelly of Catholic Social Services in Luzerne County (Northwestern Pennsylvania).¬† He encouraged people to not despair for there is hope, he said.
“He told the story of Ed. A man who retired young, but has not stopped giving to the community.
Every week, Ed volunteers at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen and after lunch is over he treats three homeless men by taking them to the movies.
‘We need to look and catch people doing good because so many of the people don‚Äôt want to be recognized for their good deeds,’ Kelly said.
‘The important thing to remember is that these deaths are entirely preventable,’ said Bill Jones, Volunteers of America‚Äôs vice president and chief operating officer.
‘We can no longer be indifferent to the needs of those without adequate housing, food and healthcare.’”