U of L Nursing Students Gain Greater Insight Into Homelessness

U of L Nursing Students Gain Greater Insight Into Homelessness

    Stephanie and Natalie are bright, energetic students from the University of Louisville School of Nursing.  In order to understand how extreme poverty affects Louisville’s homeless population, the students spent time at Wayside Christian Mission interviewing staff members, meeting resident clients, and observing the mission’s recovery program in operation.  Stephanie, a native of Louisville, explained, “Upon visiting Hotel Louisville for my Community Health class, I was exposed to the multiple benefits Wayside has for those needing assistance.  From their Work Therapy Program to their recovery program (Sober Living Program), the resident clients expressed their immense gratitude for the programs they are involved in and the personal benefits they have had since coming to the mission.  I am thankful for my experience here and gaining a deeper look into the programs and their resident clients.”

     Natalie, a transplant from northern Kentucky, eagerly expressed her views on this learning experience, too.  “Today was my first visit to Hotel Louisville and I learned a lot about what was offered here.  They offer programs such work therapy and the recovery program.  A resident client that I talked to showed much appreciation for all that the staff and volunteers have helped her to do.  I am very excited and thankful for the experience I had and hope to come back soon!”

     Wayside Christian Mission is actively involved with fourteen colleges, universities, and seminaries.  Our educational partners are working side by side with us in tackling homelessness in our community.  We are truly grateful to our student volunteers for the compassion they demonstrate as well as the work they do.