“I think the real power of social change comes through the power of community. That when I offer my gifts and skill sets in collaboration with other people who were being responsible for the role they play in the larger fabric of social change, then together we make a difference.”
"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
"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much."
- Helen Keller
Teamwork
"If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself."
- Henry Ford
Teamwork
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
- African Proverb
Teamwork
"It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn’t matter who gets the credit."
- Harry S. Truman
Teamwork
"A boat doesn’t go forward if each one is rowing their own way."
- Proverb
Teamwork