Family Promise Metrowest 2021 Annual Report

OUR VOLUNTEERS
Maureen Wooster
Maureen was first introduced to Family Promise in 2014 after moving to
Natick. She was looking for a way to engage with her new community and
quickly found a place for her skills, experience, and energy in our
organization. Known by many of you for her Scottish accent and perpetual
smile, she has been an outstanding volunteer for many years in multiple
capacities. As Carole Brodrick, our Development Director who has worked
closely with Maureen, shared with us: “With a strong background as a
volunteer in fundraising, she was a perfect fit to join our event committee.
From the beginning, Maureen’s enthusiasm was amazing. She was always
right there by my side coming up with creative ways to engage donors.”
In 2015, Maureen also joined our Board of Directors where she served for five
years, including several as Chair of the development committee. Her
passion for our families inspired others while she also understood the
impact a thoughtful development strategy has on the success of the
organization.
While we are thankful for the incredible amount of time and expertise she shared, we are also grateful for
Maureen’s generosity of spirit and hospitality over the years. Whether it was an event committee meeting or a
Board holiday dinner, Maureen graciously opened her home to us all, providing incredible meals and
embracing us with her warm hospitality. Her home became a place for volunteers to gather, form lasting
friendships, and feel a sense of community.
Maureen is now ready to embark on a new journey as she and her husband Richard return home to Scotland.
We wish her well and share our gratitude for the impact she had on so many during our time together.
Maia Miskin and Amy Lousararian
Engaging our families in discussions on living their best financial life is
something that Maia Miskin and Amy Lousararian have brought to us with
energy, positivity, and life experience. Both volunteers have taught financial skills
and have a personal passion for budgeting and wise financial living. Their
willingness to lead our families through the New Beginnings financial literacy
curriculum, developed by our national office, has been a tremendous gift.
Maia and Amy each taught a pilot class in the spring of 2021 as we introduced
the curriculum to our families. They covered budgeting and smart spending to
build foundational financial skills for our families and added their own touches to
the curriculum by including thought-provoking videos and websites. They
worked diligently to connect with all class participants, developing wonderful
relationships with them, and were flexible and adaptable—always working with
an understanding of our parents' busy schedules.
Maia partnered with us again in the fall of 2021, sharing her wisdom as well as
welcoming other presenters to the class. Amy has also played other roles as a
volunteer serving as team captain for Christ Lutheran Church for several years in
support of our annual Walk to End Homelessness. We are grateful for both Maia
and Amy as they continue to partner with us, sharing their skills and generous
hearts!
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