Hunter & Callie: Supporting the Community Who Made us Who We Are

My wife Callie and I have lived in Lowell practically our entire lives. We have seen firsthand how FROM (Flat River Outreach Ministries) changes lives through food security, community support, affordable housing, and so much more. We met when I moved to Lowell at six years old and grew up together in the First Baptist Church of Lowell, where we participated in Food Fight through our AWANA program and other fundraisers through the church. Our families volunteered over the years at FROM’s food pantry or Mobile Food Pantry. As we grew older, dated, and got married, we continued to become more involved with FROM. During medical school, I volunteered in FROM’s thrift store during breaks and was eventually invited to join the FROM Board of Directors. The more involved I became with FROM over the years, the more passionate I became about its impact within the greater Lowell community. And as Callie and I became blessed with a comfortable income after graduating from medical school, we made it a point to give back. We wanted to support the community that made us who we are and contributed to our growth together as a couple. We joined FROM as monthly partners to support the affordable and supportive housing program at FROM. FROM’s monthly giving program, the Firm Foundation, made our donation process convenient and automatic, allowing us to routinely contribute with ease and consistency. And continuing to work with and donate to FROM has only increased my passion for the organization as I witness real-world stories of lives changed because of FROM. To me, the construction of new affordable housing units has been one of the greatest testaments to FROM’s impact in the community, and it is incredibly rewarding to Callie and me that we can play a small part in that impact. We invite you to learn more about the Firm Foundation Monthly Giving Club and consider joining us to make an even bigger impact on our community!