DOING THE RIGHT THING
As part of our on-going series on Roots employees helping their community, this issue spotlights Paula Del Cid of Toronto
When she is not working as a Sales Associate at the Roots store at Toronto’s Bayview Village Mall, Paula Del Cid spends much of her free time training to help abused women and children. She assists at Interval House, a centre offering abused individuals support, shelter and much-needed counseling.
After studying to become a counselor and advocate for assaulted women and children, Paula started volunteering at Interval House a few months ago. Since then, she has participated in many activities to help children adjust to their surroundings.
“The move to the shelter is a huge decision for the victims and it’s our goal to help them make this transition easier and their efforts worthwhile,” says Paula, 21.
The shelter houses women and children who have fled, or are in the process of leaving, abusive relationships by providing counseling, interpreters, activities and daycare for the children, and resources such as housing and legal help.
Paula started working at Roots earlier this year. As she sees stores gearing up for the holiday season, she can’t help but think of people less fortunate than her. “Interval House wants to give these families the Christmas they deserve,” says Paula. “This festive season, I can't think of any better way to show the true spirit of the holiday than lending a helping hand to these courageous families.”
When she is not working as a Sales Associate at the Roots store at Toronto’s Bayview Village Mall, Paula Del Cid spends much of her free time training to help abused women and children. She assists at Interval House, a centre offering abused individuals support, shelter and much-needed counseling.
After studying to become a counselor and advocate for assaulted women and children, Paula started volunteering at Interval House a few months ago. Since then, she has participated in many activities to help children adjust to their surroundings.
“The move to the shelter is a huge decision for the victims and it’s our goal to help them make this transition easier and their efforts worthwhile,” says Paula, 21.
The shelter houses women and children who have fled, or are in the process of leaving, abusive relationships by providing counseling, interpreters, activities and daycare for the children, and resources such as housing and legal help.
Paula started working at Roots earlier this year. As she sees stores gearing up for the holiday season, she can’t help but think of people less fortunate than her. “Interval House wants to give these families the Christmas they deserve,” says Paula. “This festive season, I can't think of any better way to show the true spirit of the holiday than lending a helping hand to these courageous families.”
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