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VISIONS AND PATHWAYS – INTERVIEW WITH FORTIFIED ROOFING
Visions and Pathways – Interview
Fortified Roofing is a local roofing company from Mt Laurel, New Jersey, specialized in repairing and replacing various roofing configuration. Recently, they began some local campaigns to promote many non-profit and non-governmental organizations situated in New Jersey. The following interview was with Visions and Pathways staff member Ms. Carlotta Spence.
Carlotta Spence
Director of Residential Services
Visions and Pathways
Q: What do you do exactly?
A: Director of Residential Services at Visions and Pathways
49 Brahma Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Q: Why do you do that?
A: To assist with housing homeless youth (ages of 13 -21 yo)
Q: Most ridicule moment you had to face? An interesting or fun anecdote you’ve encountered in your work that you’d like to share.
A: If a neglected, abused or homeless youth has one person in their lives that believe in them, support them and show love to them they can become successful in life.
Q: What was the hardest/toughest moments you had to deal with? Obstacles you faced when dealing with bureaucracy, permits, funding, etc. Something you would like to point out for anyone who might be starting their own organization.
A: People judge you by appearance or by your life situation without getting to know you. I would advise people to always meet people where they are in life and give a helping hand when needed. It is better to give than to receive.
Q: What separates you from the rest? Why you? Is there a reason you couldn’t join a similar existing organization? Are they not skilled or professional enough to address the problems you had to face.
A: I am compassionate and loving. I work hard to not judge others but to focus on giving without seeking anything in return.
Q: Do you have any upcoming events for this year?
A: “Run And Walk for our Youth Future”, upcoming 5 mile run and 2 mile walk on 10/28/17 at Duke Island Park/Bridgewater, NJ
Q: Anything else you would like to add?
A: Always focus on giving to others in need… and your life will be full.
Visions and Pathways
49 Brahma Avenue, P.O. Box 6871,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-6871
P: 908.526.6605
F: 908.526.4433