Client Spotlight: Marcus

How long have you been coming to CM? 

Oh gosh, I cannot remember... since 2018 

What made you choose CM?  

Things had just gone downhill. I was sleeping in Midtown, and someone stole my shoes. Midtown police department was doing their rounds, and I told them what happened. They told me to go down to 16th street since they have a closet. I walked here on my tip toes, literally. I got here and met Lincoln and it’s been a wrap ever since!  

Those police officers didn’t have to say anything. They went out of their way to make sure I had the information I needed. I have seen them since, and I have thanked them every time. The lady officer would advocate and tell everyone about First Presbyterian when she saw someone in need. 

What made you stick around? 

Quite a few things. The services, the people, meeting Tricia and the other staff at the time. Everything that the church does for us and the community. I loved coming to the morning breakfast. It was a reminder of the things I needed to handle during the week.  

What made you want to volunteer here? I was volunteering at another church that closed down; I started coming here more often. I thought maybe I should switch my volunteer time over here because I had a bunch of ideas for improvements. I asked Tricia, she talked to Jacob, and now here I am. 

What service is your favorite to volunteer?  

Clothing closet because my background is fashion retail, so I am familiar with the whole look. I was at it for 15 years, did high-end and low-end, tons of companies. The clients now come to me for advice quite often!