“The empowerment, the affirmation of the dignity of all people, is that which makes true community. it is that which helps make every member flourish.”
"Escaping poverty among the physical barriers is difficult, but with the added emotional toll, it’s almost impossible. It’s not as simple as we’d like to think."
- Terence Lester
Awareness
"Fear is dangerous. It creates an environment in which it’s acceptable to treat those experiencing poverty and homelessness with anger and hate. The first step to stopping this is to realize that this fear is unfounded and dangerous."
- Terence Lester
Awareness
"Reminder: Being hateful towards people going through homelessness and poverty doesn’t solve homelessness and poverty."
- Terence Lester
Awareness
"From the comfort of our own homes it's hard to understand the complexities of something like poverty and homelessness."
- Terence Lester
Awareness
"Having an open mind means learning to add more to our already existing beliefs about affirming dignity of those who are impoverished."
- Terence Lester
Belief
"The Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous."
- Elder Richard G. Scott
Empowerment
"As leaders of the Church, there isn’t anything in this world we wouldn’t do that’s right for you. We have great confidence in you. You are not just ordinary young men and young women. You are choice spirits, many of you having been held back in reserve for almost 6,000 years to come forth in this day, at this time, when the temptations, responsibilities, and opportunities are the very greatest."
- President Ezra Taft Benson
Empowerment
"Women challenge the status quo because we are never it."
- Cindy Gallop
Empowerment
"We don’t just sit around and wait for other people. We just make, and we do."
- Arlan Hamilton
Empowerment
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment