Call for Donations to Support a New Residence
Dear Readers:
My pattern is to blog only twice per month but I am adding an extra blog posting this month to support a very special program for homeless women veterans and encourage each of you to contribute.
I am joining with True North Retreat Center to support a new residence for homeless woman veterans which is opening in Winchendon in early September.
The Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center recently purchased a house in Winchendon which is being rehabbed over the summer. The residence will house 7-9 homeless woman veterans for stays of up to two years during their recovery and readjustment to civilian life.
This support comes in the form of seeking donations of supplies for two individual bedrooms. The needed supplies include:
Sheets (single)
Blankets
Pillows
Bedspreads
Lamps (floor or table)
Art and wall décor
Towels & face cloths
4 drawer dresser
Window dressings
Mirror
Area rug
Basket of soaps, shampoo, etc.
Donations can be new or gently used. Also you can write a check (preferably made out to True North Holistic Center). Items can be left in my office at 694 Main Street in Holden.
If you would like more information about this project go to www.truenorthholisticcenter.org. Or you can call Merry Cole the director of True North at (978) 820-1139.
This is a fabulous way to support those who have fought for our country. I encourage you to contribute whatever you can.
If you have any questions about this project please feel free to call me at any time (508) 829-5510.
I am starting this blog to create a space for dialogue about personal and spiritual growth. It is my plan to post once or twice per month and will respond to any comment within forty eight hours. I urge readers to comment on any of my postings with agreement, disagreement, questions or expansions. This blog is meant as a vehicle for dialogue, reflection and community.
Please feel free to pass these postings along to friends, family and colleagues. That is, after all, the way to “grow” the blog.
In this light there are three cautions I need to emphasize:
1) Posting here is not private or confidential. Anything said here is in the public domain.
2) This blog is a space for general reflection on themes of personal and spiritual growth and as such it is not intended as a substitute for psychotherapy or other treatment.
3) As the “keeper of this space” I reserve the right to erase any comment that is not in line with its intention.
I hesitate to say these things but legal consultants make it clear that this is necessary. (Sigh)
2 Comments
What a wonderful cause- I am looking forward to bringing contributions to your office. Thank you so much for sharing this and allowing me, and others, to be a part of this!
July 12, 2015
Thank You for your comment. This is a great cause and one that is clear, concrete and very doable. All of your contributions will be appreciated. This is a great way to be in the world in a Soulful way. Thanks again.
Graham
July 13, 2015