Family Matters Greetings from the CEO, Tina Pagotto
It’s hard to believe that two months have already passed since I assumed the honor of serving as Bethesda Project’s new Chief Executive Officer. I’ve been touched by the show of support and congratulations shared by our residents, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners. Thank you all for your encouragement and a warm family welcome! At the end of June, I hosted our Employee of the Month luncheon, which is an opportunity to thank select staff who are recognized by their supervisors for outstanding implementation of our core values. These lunches also serve as a chance for me to hear directly from our all-star staff about their motivation for and commitment to this work. This time, the conversation highlighted the care and love that go into making meals at Our Brothers’ Place shelter and at our Safe Haven, and the acknowledged importance of helping residents monitor their medications and blood sugar levels at our residential sites. I was moved by this conversation - these honored employees of the month described actions that characterize the essence of family, our mission in action. There are countless small acts of kindness and compassionate care that happen daily at Bethesda Project – sometimes these acts are by all-star staff members, sometimes by our volunteers, and sometimes by our guests and residents. Together, we make each other stronger, better, and whole. Thank you for being a part of this critical work, at a time when our community is aching for reminders that we are more alike than we are different.