Over the course of their careers, Thomas and Laura have worked as community development professionals, student ministry leaders, and pastoral care providers. Thomas has extensive experience in West and North Africa, Spain, France, and within immigrant communities in the American Midwest. Laura has worked with students in both Chicago and Ukraine. They love to encourage, listen, create, and organize to support members of their community both physically and spiritually. Through Communitas, Thomas and Laura collaborate with local churches, ministries, and other organizations in Edinburgh, Scotland to provide resources and opportunities to local families, New Scots, and under-resourced populations within the neighbourhood of Leith.