"...having the responsibility of putting in my food order helps me with my confidence around completing tasks, and it has taken stress out of my marriage. My husband is very thankful. The support that I receive from Bringing Justice Home helps me to be able to live my life to the fullest, knowing that I'm not going to go hungry. I'm forever grateful." - Erin
At Bringing Justice Home, we confront a question that goes deeper than funding targets or program completion rates. We grapple with the very definition of success. Is it measured in the cold, hard currency of economic independence, or in the subtler language of human connection and thriving?
The traditional metrics of success often paint a narrow picture. Did the neighbor complete the job training program and secure a car? Did the widow navigate the labyrinthine bureaucracy to secure those vital survivor’s benefits? These milestones are undeniably important, yet they risk overlooking the richness of the journeys we walk alongside our neighbors.
Our world often equates value with economic productivity. But what of those who, through circumstance or marginalization, are excluded from the traditional workforce? Does their worth diminish? Bringing Justice Home recognizes the inherent value in every life, regardless of their ability to participate in the capitalist system.
There's a quiet power in simply being there. When a neighbor faces a health crisis or walks the lonely path towards the end of life, our presence speaks volumes. We offer not just resources, but a hand to hold, a listening ear, a testament to the enduring power of human connection.
"The volunteers, everyone that I have had deliver the groceries, have been absolutely amazing. This has helped me with building my social skills due to the fact that I don't have very much interaction with others. I look forward to seeing the volunteers' faces to know that it's very genuine." - Erin
Perhaps success, then, lies in fostering well-being, not just financial stability. It's about creating space for human beings to thrive, not just workers to be productive. Success might be measured in the laughter shared over a cup of coffee, the newfound confidence in navigating a complex system, or the simple comfort of knowing they're not alone.
Maybe, at its core, success means "doing life together." Building a community where hierarchy dissolves and nonviolence and care for each other’s dignity and dreams becomes the guiding principle. It's about empowering individuals, yes, but also weaving a tapestry of support and connection that allows everyone to flourish.
Here, at Bringing Justice Home, we celebrate the quiet victories. The moments where a sense of self-worth is restored, where a burden is lifted, where a connection is forged. These are the true measures of success, the hallmarks of a life well-lived, a community thriving, and a world where justice finds its way home.
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