Started the New Job

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So, I have now worked my first two graveyard shifts at the new shelter. Unfortunately, there have not been any kids yet. I imagine that the kids will be hesitant about the shelter for a while. In addition, the holiday season is probably not the best season to try to open a shelter just because there is an abundance of services and charity that cumulates during Christmas time and quickly dissipates as the spirit of giving gives way to our usual greedy consumerist lifestyles. There is the fear that we will betray the kids I guess. To some extent, this is true, not because we want to, but because of state laws. By law, we have to call the police and report any child that wants to spend the night at our facility. Therefore, in a way we have to betray their trust right from the start. This is just one of the many obstacles that we will be facing. I cannot wait to get our first kid though. It is going to be a great moment. I will definitely share it with you. Let me know your thoughts and ideas. What do you think homeless kids need the most? What should be our main goal at Hearts with a Mission?

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