Lili

renaissance woman - open - loving - curious - creative - adventurous

Revolution Relationship start date: 01/01/2018 What is the most difficult challenge you've overcome in life? Earning my BA in Psychology and certification in Special/Elementary Education. I was divorced in 2005 from my 25 year marriage and lost my house to foreclosure. What accomplishments are you most proud of in life? Raising my son who is 40 and lives in Virginia with my 3 beautiful grandsons. What are you passionate about? I have a "yearning for learning" so I study Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. I am passionate about the world's cultures, in particular, Asian culture. Goals for the future: To get fit and free from my disability. I utilize my scooter to take advantage of all the cultural events the city has to offer. How has Revolution impacted your life? I look forward to creating a quality product that I can be proud to put my name on. Revolution helps me realize my worth in this society.

Margaret

kind - willing - caring - selfless - servant

Revolution Relationship start date: 04/01/2018 What is the most difficult challenge you've overcome in life? Making new things and learning new skills. What accomplishments are you most proud of in life? The ability to make the choice for new beginnings no matter what life throws at me. What are you passionate about? Crafting things and creating things with my own hands and skill. Goals for the future: Continue moving forward by securing employment with an organization in the city. Continue to volunteer and help where I can. How has Revolution impacted your life? They encourage me.

Karen

Karen recently celebrated her third anniversary with Revolution and loves coming to work. She says it is a “high point” of her week. Karen loves the creativity and community she experiences with Revolution. Originally from Brooklyn, NY; Karen has lived in Pennsylvania since 1974 and in Lancaster for the past five years. She considers herself a city-girl at heart and takes time to enjoy all that our community has to offer. A survivor and overcomer of homelessness, Karen feels strongly about the way Revolution supports and encourages women. She believes that the only way to fail is not to try and knows that it is important for everyone to find their voice and use it. “People are precious, people are important and people should never allow themselves to be made second class by anyone or anything” is one of the foundations Karen lives by. An optimist, she always sees the glass as half-full and strongly believes that a smile, kind word and encouragement go far. How has Revolution impacted your life? Revolution has brought fulfillment to my life. I love creating the beautiful pieces and learning new skills. It gives me a lot of pride to go into a store, see something I created; and be able to say, ‘that's me.’ A job well done.