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VIRGINIA MCKNIGHT BINGER AWARDS IN HUMAN SERVICE 22 Margaret McBride EDINA In 1996, Margaret McBride did something few people are willing to do. She met a homeless woman named Michelle and welcomed her and her four children into her home. Thus began anew life for Michelle’s family. The changes and growth that Margaret and her husband, Rodger, witnessed in the family inspired them to create The Michelle Project as a ministry of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Edina. The Michelle Project now provides assistance to many struggling families. A team of volunteers and case managers from Episcopal Community Services provides a support network in which each individual is treated with respect and love. A special bond is forged between the volunteers and the “Michelle Project Moms” through an annual retreat and other activities. To date, The Michelle Project has helped 18 homeless families with rent subsidies, emergency financial assistance, donated furniture, clothing, and educational support. “God has blessed me so richly,” Margaret says. “This is my way of saying thank you.” Her work to fight homelessness includes speaking to churches and other organizations, encouraging them to start similar programs. “I’d love to convince the faith community that they are the ones who can make a real difference in eliminating poverty and homelessness,” she says. Margaret’s personal faith plays an ongoing role in her service. Sheiscertified as a spiritual director and leads the Spirit Ministry for Seniors at St. Stephen’s.
THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION 23 “SHE HAS A GIFT OF COMPASSION THAT GOES BEYOND HER CARING SMILE AND HUG TO AN UNRELENTING COMMITMENT TO RESULTS-ORIENTED SERVICE.” —Vanessa L.P. Johnson
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