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Mother and daughter gain inspiration through service

Terry and Whitney Higgins are a mother and daughter who shared a volunteer experience in Seattle at Providence Hospitality House, an emergency service that provides a home environment for women and children.

It is a place of transitions, with families coming and going, some for short stays and others for a full month. Whitney was looking for a place to do 30 hours of community service and learned about PHH when representatives of several agencies came to her school to speak about their programs.

?I was struck by Providence Hospitality House because it was for mothers and children,? Whitney says.

?I was so happy she wanted me to do it with her,? Terry Higgins says. ?I have always believed that these experiences should not only expand our understanding of others but, as important, they should inspire all of us to continue our service to others as a daily part of our lives.?

?I am really enjoying this special time,? Whitney says. ?My mother and I quarrel less about petty things and I attribute that to my experiences at Hospitality House. I am learning a lot about myself, others and society. We have become closer through our experiences and feel part of two communities.?