Margie Warren is leaving a gift in her will to House of Friendship.
“I grew up with everything I needed,” said Margie. “I had food and shelter, the love of my family, educational opportunities, and I knew I belonged.”
Growing up, Margie was sheltered from a lot of the struggles that so many people face.
“I knew there were poor people, but I never saw them,” stated Margie. “ However, it was instilled in me from an early age to help those in need.”
As a child, through church, Margie participated in food drives. At 14, she was a volunteer camp counsellor at a camp for underprivileged children.
“I knew I was fortunate, when others weren’t.”
But it wasn’t until Margie moved to Kitchener in the 1970s that she became more aware of how much some people struggled. She saw people who were homeless and in need.
And when she learned of an opportunity to help through one of her friends, Margie stepped up.
“House of Friendship offered the things I valued – helping others, providing food for families, and helping the homeless. Offering dignity and respect was also important to me. I saw that House of Friendship offered all these.”
It wasn’t long before Margie became involved in the February Potato Blitz fundraising efforts, and became a donor herself.
Margie has also made the decision to leave a gift in her will to House of Friendship.
I want to give because I’ve been so blessed in my life,” expressed Margie. “I’m hoping that others will receive the care, love and support they deserve, through this gift.”
“I grew up with the expectation that wills are a way to leave a legacy, to give to organizations like House of Friendship and to share one’s values.”
“I’m just so thankful,” expressed Margie. “Leaving a gift in your will is a way to have some peace of mind, to help others long after you are gone.”
