Dan Moore

Review of Episcopal Social Services of W...

I was walking along and met a man along the way as...

I was walking along and met a man along the way as I was making my way to Comcare, who tells me he's heading to a place called Venture House to see his payee, so me being interested about community services; I looked it up on Google Maps when I got to where I was going.
I saw the link and did a quick scan and clicked on the first name I noticed, Rachel Newell. I was in a meeting, saw what time it was and realized I didn't have a whole lot of time, new it was getting close to lunch time, hungry, had another appointment and travelled on foot practically every where I went. I had glanced at one of the services Venture House provides, "a hot meal at noon Monday through Friday". One problem solved as to how I was going to get through this hectic day, keep my appointments, and still have time to eat. I sent her an email at 9am, I wrote:

Dear Rachel,

What is the hours, where do you serve the meals, and who qualifies?



Sincerely Yours,

Daniel Moore

She replied at 10:16am, she wrote:

Hello Daniel,

I d be happy to host you in our building.

Our hours of operation for our food outreach are:



No qualification, no restrictions, the public is invited



Let me know when your schedule permits, and I can show you around.

Rachel Newell

Director of Development

I was pleasantly suprised with her response and greatful for her curtious hospitality. I of course went.
I saw severally people, ladies there, but did not know what she looked like. I unfortunately did not have much time for a tour and ask about what all services they provided. I gave the nice lady behind the table my name while she filled out the paper for me to have a meal ticket, I went and sat down and did some much needed work on my phone while I waited in the waiting area.
The food was good, the staff was great and the place felt inviting. I regret not getting to take any pictures, not getting to meet with Rachel Newell, and be able to have time to tour the facility with her. After I finished eating, I stepped out side and sent her an email at 11:35am, I wrote:

Dear Rachel,

Thank You For The Invitation. The meal was good. Sorry to eat and run, perhaps next time I will meet you. I will be sure to give your establishment a good review in the Google Maps community. Thank you again and for what you do here.

Sincerly Yours,

Daniel Moore

After I got home, I plugged in my phone with just a little power remaining; 22% to be percise. I plopped down on the bed and began to type out this review. I reflect on how I came to be this day as I write these words in my motel room:

It is now 6pm, tired but greatful to Episcopal Social Services at Venture House, to all the staff that prepared the meal, served it, and made it all possible. I am especially thankful for Rachel Norwell, who answered my email promptly. She was polite, courteous and professional. If you had not answered your email when you did, just as I was leaving my meeting, I would have ended my busy day on an empty stomach and would not have had any Idea that at the end of the day I would be writing a review about you and your organization.

IF THERE BE ANY WORTHY CAUSE, DO IT WELL, TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY, AND DO IT OFTEN.

Sincerely Yours

Daniel Moore.