It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Melinda T., our first Kindness Investor for Year 2 of the Year of Giving! I conducted a brief interview with her and would like to share it with you so that you can get to know her better.
Name: Melinda T.
Age: 31
Where do you live? I live in Xenia, OH.
Where were you born? I was born in Richmond, IN but grew up in New Paris.
What’s the highest level of education you have completed? Some college. I’m currently taking college courses for nursing.
Do you have a family? I’m married. No kids, but three dogs.
How did you hear about the Year of Giving? I heard about Year of Giving in an article in the Life&Arts section of the Dayton Daily News. This article was published in the paper on Sunday December 12th.
How long have you been unemployed? Since the fall of 2009.
What happened? I worked in sales for a company that relocated its office in Vandalia, Ohio to its Headquarters in Norcross, Georgia. I have been on unemployment since then.
Do you currently volunteer? Yes. In the past I have done volunteer work with people with special needs. One of our dogs helps children with autism and ADD at a local organization here in Xenia. I took Max (the dog) in and the children would read to him. This has been proven to help the children tremendously. One day there was a boy there named Bobby who was having a horrible day and they brought him down where Max was and Max got him calmed down.
Who have been your biggest influences? Both of my parents. They live in New Paris, IN on a grain farm where they lease their land to other farmers.
What is your favorite food? Seafood, especially crab.
What is the most meaningful gift you have ever received? Volunteering….it comes back two-fold.
Describe your ideal job: I want a job where I can feel that I am really helping people.
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