One Interesting Fact:
I used to race mountain bikes and competed in multiple 24 hour races.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
One of the greatest barriers to recovery from mental illness is the stigma associated with it and the resulting isolation many people encounter. Arch Street Center strives to break down those stigmas and provide a place where members can make meaningful connections with others. These connections empower them in a way that makes recovery possible.

One Interesting Fact:
Sami has been to 15 Dave Matthews Band concerts and counting!

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I love Arch Street Center because it provides a caring and stable environment for members to thrive. I love that members are able to join a drum circle or play a board game. I love that they can do their laundry or have a delicious meal while socializing with friends. I love that Arch Street members take pride in giving back to their community through the Adopt A Block program in the city. Most of all, I love seeing the smiling faces when I come to the Center.

One Interesting Fact:
I was born on Christmas Day!

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
Arch Street Center fulfills a myriad of needs for our Members. These include peer support; a caring, friendly, safe and nurturing environment; empathy, recreation, socialization, fun activities, and day trips, to name just a few. For many of our Members, Arch Street is their home. Every time I think of Arch Street Members, I am INSPIRED. What our Members accomplish on a daily basis is HEROIC. I am honored to be part of such a wonderful and vital organization.

One Interesting Fact:
I was enrolled in a Spanish-immersion program in elementary school where all classes were taught in Spanish and English was forbidden in the classroom.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I support Arch Street Center because everybody, regardless of circumstance, deserves a place to go where they can hang out, cultivate relationships, and prosper in a supportive and nurturing environment.

One Interesting Fact:
I enjoy being home.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I wanted to contribute to my community in a way that helps with a tangible need.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I’m proud to be part of the organization at this time in history because right now has proven to be trying for many people. Arch Street Center staff are providing a stabilizing force in this current unknown sea of chaos. Changes in services provided have shown people just how change can be embraced and just how committed the staff and this board are to make adjustments for the betterment of the community.

One Interesting Fact:
I can spin a basketball on my finger.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I BELONG because I grew up with 6 brothers and sisters and a close group of friends. I know the importance of having the feeling of safety and security that comes with having people in my life who care about me. I want to be part of creating a space where everyone who walks through the door has the opportunity to feel that sense of belonging.

One Interesting Fact:
I have the self-proclaimed world's tackiest bathroom in my house.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I love the mission of Arch Street. The idea of everyone in our community having a safe and welcoming place to BELONG and feel part of something resonates deeply with me.

One Interesting Fact:
I have extensive experience in feral cat rescue. I also run a website dedicated to terrible movies.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I BELONG because I believe that everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling life.

One Interesting Fact:
I am the mother of teenage boy/girl twins.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I BELONG at ASC because the members and staff give me a sense of worth.

One Interesting Fact:
I enjoy doing volunteer work in animal shelters in Puerto Rico, but always wind up bringing home a pup!

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I BELONG because I believe in investing in my community. If my neighbors are supported, we all benefit.

One Interesting Fact:
My favorite things to do include reading, gardening, and watching movies.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I BELONG at Arch Street Center because when I started, everyone was so welcoming and friendly, and now I enjoy being part of a team and the Arch Street community.

One Interesting Fact:
I once worked on a wagon train.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I was trained as a Crisis Intervention Officer and a SERT Negotiator and enjoy using my skills to assist Arch Street members.

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I wanted to be part of a like-,minded service group. And I wanted to make a difference in someone's life.

One Interesting Fact:
I have a chiweenie named Howard, a 23 lb orange tabby named Tiger and a guinea pig named Fred Rogers

Why I Love Arch Street Center:
I belong at Arch Street because I believe in the purpose and sustainability the center creates within our community. I think purpose and sustainability are essential for us to be successful and thrive as individuals, and I think creating those elements can very much be a subconscious reaction, but when it’s not a natural reflex, we need resources that provide direction and a sense of belonging. Arch Street is that resource.