Opportunity House Celebrates Julia’s 5 Year Anniversary

OHHappyAnniversary Fcbk JuliaName: Julia V                                    

Department/Job title:   Case Manager for Opportunity House Shelter    

Years of Service: 5 years

Family: My handsome prince husband, John.  My beautiful son, Wyeth.  My 4 cats: Seven, Remi, Mika, and Fat Rosie.   Everyone on the planet is my family.

5 Fun Facts About Me

  1. Favorite food: Ribeye, even though it’s bad for me.
  2. Your dream vacation spot: New Deli, India or Thailand
  3. Favorite book: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
  4. Favorite season of the year: Summer, because I love to garden
  5. Hobby: Making art from everyday objects (assembleage art)

What is your idea of the perfect day off from work?  Planting my garden in the springtime

.What is the most rewarding part of your job?  Seeing the folks I worth with grown and leave the shelter for their own place.

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