Our House e-newsletter March & April 2014 | Page 9

It was incredibly satisfying to see
all of the hard work that VISTAs &
AmeriCorps members have put in
over the years recognized in such a
big way. Ms. Spencer’s words were
inspiring. Being in a room with all
of those people who work for reform
& change was a pretty humbling
feeling. It just goes to show what
we do here has enough results &
powerful impact to attract that
kind of attention. That’s meaningful
for all of us here, especially with
how hard we work & how much we
care for this community.

I’d been hopeful for a way to keep
serving Our House. Considering
the UN’s recent report about US
homelessness, I’d hoped to see an
increased VISTA term limit so we
can do more about homelessness.
I was glad for a chance to ask this
important question. Her answer:
the term limit will not be raised.
I’ll keep hoping that she’ll change
her mind & that someday I’ll be
starting my 6th term here. Our
House & I are a perfect fit, if only
I could stay here.