Message from Cecilia, who is our Committee co-chair, head of food committee and helping with fundraising:
"It is a busy time of year but there may be a few of you (at least 10) I hope who would be able to come out tonight, Dec 2nd , at 7 pm to decorate dollar store gift bags with ribbon, used wrapping paper, used Christmas cards, sparkles, glitter, etc (according to each creative imagination).
We would like to offer these to persons who would give a donation of $10, 15, or 25 to the Shelter fund raiser. I will purchase small, medium and large bags from the dollar store.
Please bring scissors, glue, ribbon, decorating essentials, etc
Does someone know the manager at the Richmond Mall whom I would contact to ask if we could set up a table there. Others possibilities are at churches, community centers, friends, etc.
Victor will make us a tag with
Inn from the Cold
Richmond Extreme Weather Shelter on one side
and on the other
Thanks for your "Gift of Warmth"
Net proceeds will give warmth
to a person who is homeless
See you at St Albans at 7 pm"
Thank you for posting all these details about Richmond's programme. The insight into all your activities and the lives of the people you serve is fascinating and brings awareness of the reality of what they face each day. It is easy to dismiss the homeless as long as they are they, that is until they have "names" albeit pseudonyms, and "home" locations that most of us cannot imagine. Here in the Tri-cities there has been a lot of loud negative ranting recently about a new homeless shelter. Your blog should be required reading to reduce the fear and open people's hearts. Best wishes and thank you for caring. Susan
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