When I retired from Congress in 2003, the people who know me best just laughed when I told them I planned to take it easy and finally smell the roses. After serving 10 years in Congress, 14 years as a lawmaker in Tallahassee and more than 30 years as an educator, I figured I was about due. However, I'll be the first to admit that my friends and relatives apparently know me better than I know myself. I can't just putter around my house and watch TV in good conscience when there are so many South Floridians that could use help in the areas of housing, healthcare and education. That's why I started The Carrie Meek Foundation as a vehicle to continue my lifelong service to South Florida. I can't stand by idly when so many people are in need and I have the ability and desire to address some of society's most vexing vacuums. Don't get me wrong -- South Florida definitely has its share of strengths and positives. It's just that many of them are associated with folks who have ample resources to fend for themselves. There's nothing wrong with that, not by a long shot. What is wrong, though, is to twiddle one's thumbs and look the other way when the voiceless segment of our community could use a boost. I'm not out to change the world, or even all of South Florida, for that matter. However, I know I can have a meaningful impact on thousands of lives, which is precisely what I'm doing through my Foundation. So much for retirement! I promise to get around to it when there are no more South Floridians that can benefit from the work of The Carrie Meek Foundation. Until then, I remain passionately committed to uplifting and educating and providing rays of hope where none exist. And I'm always on the lookout for corporations and individuals that happen to be on the same page. Respectfully yours, Carrie Meek |
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