How Unitarian Universalism Has Changed My Life
August 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person
Rev. Bret Lortie 
A few years ago I was asked to speak at one of our UU Summer Conferences on the topic of “How Unitarian Universalism has changed my life.” Revisiting this reflection, I realized that much has stayed the same since then, and much has changed. It’s an apt question to revisit from time to time, and it begs the question of all of us: “How has Unitarian Universalist changed your life?” 

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• Decades of Service: Diane spent over 15 years directing homeless shelters in Illinois (including Hesed House and Daybreak Shelter) before founding HEAR US Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to giving a voice to unhoused families.  
• Life on the Road: In 2005, Diane sold her home, bought an RV, and traveled over 400,000 miles across 49 states to document the hidden realities of family homelessness in small towns, suburbs, and cities.  
• Legislative Impact: She played a pivotal role in passing landmark legislation, including the Illinois Education of Homeless Children Act and provisions in the federal McKinney-Vento Act, ensuring children experiencing homelessness have the right to remain in their schools and access higher education without barriers.
• Author & Filmmaker: She has produced award-winning documentaries (such as My Own Four Walls) and authored several books, including her memoir Dismazed and Driven: My Look at Family Homelessness in America.  

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