While researching opportunities for hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive, I came across CityTeam in Chester, Pa.  It’s a few miles from my CASA family, yet they have not utilized the services offered there.  They have a men’s shelter, where my CASA mom’s boyfriend lived for some time.  They have Food Programs, where people can pick up boxes of food, or come to the cafe and sit at tables with tablecloths and be served meals.  Through their food programs, they also have a Thanksgiving Food Drive, where they provide 900 meals for families.  They have a Mother and Baby Care program, where they provide clothing, formula, diapers and all other baby products at no cost.  They also have a backpack drive, and provide toys for Christmas.  They have a long term residential recovery program, a GED program, healthcare, and job assistance.  I signed up to work in the Mother and Baby Care program, having no idea what to expect.  I drove there, parking in a very sketchy neighborhood, not at all comfortable with this decision.  But it was great.  I was so impressed with all that CityTeam has to offer the residents of Chester.  I spent most of my time sorting and hanging clothes, and packaging diapers, wipes, Q-tips for the participants.  The clients were treated with respect and kindness, and I really felt like I made a dent in their to-do list.  I will definitely be back, and I would love to get my CASA family to start taking advantage of all that they have to offer.