Vinccler: Giving up My Bed To Give Back

Would I sleep out again???

A friend and Covenant House donor asked me this question. At 3 AM, while getting a few minutes of warmth inside the safe walls of the Cisco cafeteria, I would have said no.… Read more on Cisco Blogs



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