What’s the power of a can? A can of beans, a can of corn; you can get a can at retail for less than a buck. But what is the value of the one can or more?
Simply put, the said value of a can is only valuable to the one who is no longer hungry, having benefitted from the contents of the can. One third of all children in El Paso county are eligible for free or reduced lunch programs at their local school; meaning the financial conditions at home are no longer adequate for sustainable nutrition. Perhaps a can has more value than you thought?
Another question to ask is what is the value of a Can? Not a container of food, rather an “I can.” At the mission we have the opportunity to witness men who understand that they “can” live life free of addiction. We witness the cascading effect of an individual who understands that they “can” volunteer their time. Or how many families find a roof over their head because someone realized they “can” find room in their budget for monetary support.
What is the value of a can? To be entirely honest, it is priceless. How many people “can” be released form their addictions, poverty, or homelessness because one day we realize that we “can” make a difference? How many people will find hope, healing, and health when you understand that you “can” help?
A little at a time adds up! It has been said that only a spark can generate the largest of forest fires. Be encouraged to get involved. I assure you that people “can” receive help today; the only value missing is you!
