Periagoge
Scenario

When helpers become the ones needing help

I have been volunteering at the food bank for three years and now I need help myself after losing my job but I am too embarrassed to ask for what I used to give.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Pride prevents us from receiving the very assistance we have freely given, breaking the cycle that sustains community.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Reciprocity as community foundation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.