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far deeper—a moment of surrender, a step of obedience, Because when we do, we often discover that we were
and a reflection of a faith that had moved from being drawn closer all along.
understanding into experience.
At FOUND, lives are changed every day—not only for the
Carolyn’s story is a reminder that, sometimes, we don’t students being served, but for those who choose to serve.
find what we’re looking for by searching harder—but by
showing up and serving others. They call it hard work.
But for Carolyn, it became heart work.

Heart Work: Meet

Debbie Merritt

S ome people bring energy into a room.

Debbie Merritt brings intention.

Tall, warm, and always moving, Debbie has a
presence that’s hard to miss—and even harder to
forget. She laughs easily, stays busy, and lives up to the
meaning behind her nature: always working, always
moving, like a bee. But for Debbie, being busy has never
been about filling time. Joy, personality, and a heart to serve.
Debbie take "fueling the schools" seriously
It’s about fulfilling purpose. from head to toe!

At FOUND, Debbie is rarely still. She’s organizing,
tracking, serving, and stepping in wherever she’s
needed. But what makes her impact so meaningful isn’t

just what she does—it’s how she does it.

She pays attention.
Debbie has a gift for seeing the person in front of her.
Not just the task, not just the need, but the individual.
She shows up with consistency, with care, and with a
quiet awareness that every moment matters. Whether
she’s helping behind the scenes or connecting with
someone face-to-face, she carries the same steady
presence.
And she remembers.

This article is generously sponsored by Greg Goodnight

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