We decided to take a little break too. So we gathered at 11:30 instead of 10:30. (I’ve long wondered why our group of mostly retired people needed to lose an hour’s sleep and stress about being late when all we had to do was change our start time.)
We chose instead to meet for a potluck brunch at Sharon and Daniel’s. It was lovely to share good food and lots of visiting around their big dining room table. We took the time to read some of the “thank yous” we’ve received and celebrate some of our recent projects.
From the Guelph Children’s Foundation came a long newsy letter. We’re long-time partners and love to hear about the more than 1600 families helped at Christmas! We especially liked this paragraph:
“How wonderful is it to know that you gave so much more than a tangible gift? You gave hope. You gave relief. You gave connection. You gave a parent or caregiver the opportunity to show their child that they love and care about them. You reinforced for a child or youth that they have people in their lives that truly and deeply listen to and care about them.
As we move into the warmer months ahead, please know that your generosity continues to resonate throughout our community. The impact of your kindness extends far beyond the physical gifts—it creates moments of joy, builds confidence, and strengthens relationships.”
And in response to our underwear project came this:
“It’s amazing how big an impact can come from small acts of generosity. As we often say, “the value of one, the power of many.” Your Jan-uwear-y, Feb-uwear-y project is a perfect example of that, and we are beyond grateful.
Thanks to you and your church community, we received more than 80 undergarments.
These essentials will go directly to those who need them most, providing comfort and dignity to our community.”
“Comfort and dignity” are really good words that made us smile. Here we are delivering five bags of underwear to Hope House.
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