Noe
“I like working at NCS because everyone is dependent on me so much. I didn’t ever have this before. I feel the appreciation from everyone.”
The NCS June 2021 Newsletter
Check out what’s new at NCS!
A Pearl at NCS
In February, Pearl Chin joined NCS as the Director of Finance and Administration. We have all loved getting to know her (even if it’s mostly been virtual) and want you to meet Pearl, too.
Maggie
“Working to benefit people who face intersectional discrimination is extremely important and it’s clear that this is something that most people who are homeless have to deal with. Working at NCS is great because I know that what I’m doing is ultimately helping the residents and that makes me happy.” Read more from Maggie...
Fidelia
“When I was younger, I used to bring lunch to my mom’s office and would pass a homeless shelter on the way. I wanted to help and so once I was in middle school I spent two summers volunteering there doing meal prep, washing dishes, and packing food pantry bags.” Read more from Fidelia...
Sylvie
“I started my first job when I was still in college for an organization that resettled Russian refugees. They were coming in by the thousands. We picked them up from the airport, provided housing, provided ESL, everything they needed to survive.” Read more from Sylvie...
Gairy
“I want everyone to be employed and have exciting, fulfilling lives so we need to find a balance.” Read more from Gairy...
Mallory
“I realized that it didn’t change my environment at all and that there was something striking about that- that giving someone a roof over their head, it won’t change your day to day but it will change theirs completely. Working for NCS and helping people suffering from homelessness, it was a population I was comfortable with and focusing on housing seemed like the most impactful way to help right now.” Read more from Mallory…