Karina Morales volunteers at North Fulton Community Charities, translating for Spanish-speaking clients.
When her family needed help, they were able to get it there and she is making sure others have that same opportunity.
Karina moved with her family to Roswell from Jasper when she was 11 years old to be closer to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, where her baby brother was being treated for meningitis and facial clefting.
Karina and her two younger sisters didn't speak much English, and her parents didn't speak any. A neighbor told Karina's mother that she could talk to a bilingual caseworker at United Way-funded North Fulton Community Charities. The family got help with food, clothes and rent while Karina's parents looked for jobs. They also got help with "extras" such as glasses for the children, school supplies and toys at Christmas.
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Karina started volunteering at north Fulton Community Charities in high school. At 21, she now continues to build a language bridge between clients and the services they need. Karina donates to United Way through a workplace-giving program at Kohl's, where she works.
I donate to United Way because I know that my mom and dad got help when we needed it. Sooner or later, everybody's going to need help. —Karina Morales
Miguel Morales, Karina's father, works as a custodian and Karina's mother, Leticia, is a cook in a high school cafeteria. The Morales are proud to have been selected to become homeowners by Habitat for Humanity North Fulton. They are working with volunteers to build their very own home in Roswell. Everyone helps, including Karina's brother, now healthy, and her sisters.
Meeting basic needs for food and clothes, and helping people give back to our community are just two of the ways United Way makes our community safer and stronger.
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