He told the volunteers there that their action "makes me realize that we havent got anything to be afraid of in this country." In Eau Claire. Wis.. we have another poignant example of citizens pitching in to help solve community problems and alleviate human suffering. The story is told by Dona Krienke. a 49yearold mother of three and operator of a small decorating business in Osseo. Wis. Through the Lutheran Church womens organization. she became directly involved in helping a Laotian refugee family adjust to life in western Wisconsin. Her words convey the real meaning of volunteer action. and I am pleased to share them with my colleagues: