Volunteers are a vital part of how we function here at Real Change, and their support helps us in keeping our doors open to all vendors. Sophie Amity Debs, who joined Real Change in 2022, is among the 400 volunteers who show up every week to help out in the Vendor Center. From her spot at the help desk, Amity Debs assists vendors who need bus tickets, a cup of coffee or simply a person to talk to.
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