18 Quotes by Nancy Smith

I've been trying to come for several years. I've been to a couple of celebrity golf tournaments before and decided I wanted to come up for this one.

Young students today have so many fresh ideas about the world and their future. As Optimists, it is our goal to encourage them and do what we can to bring out the best in each of them. This gives them a wonderful opportunity to tap into their creativity and pursue possible scholarships at the same time.

They really have been the core group. These fellows in their late 70s and early 80s - I just admire these volunteers so much. They put so much time and energy into helping people. Churches were instrumental in starting Food Share nearly a quarter of a century ago, and the partnership with the faith community remains a vital one.

There's a role for everyone who wants to make a difference. If people are interested in helping, it doesn't have to be monetarily. How about volunteering? How about serving on a committee to implement a fund raiser? If someone's willing to help and support this program, we'll plug them in through whatever fashion is most comfortable for them.

The numbers (of hungry persons) are going up and they've continued to go up.

The benefit to families struggling to make ends meet is two-fold - children receive a nutritious meal, and the family budget is able to stretch a little further.

If you aren't, that's where you lose a lot of money. You're putting yourself in the driver's seat, and are you prepared?

House fires go up significantly in cold weather.

I appreciate the stories. Every quilt was a project of love for someone.