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This past month our club created and delivered several comfort bags to Starting Point's Grace House. Each bag contains personal care items as well as a personal note of encouragement. The bags are given to the guests who engage the services of Grace House. Imagine leaving in the middle of the night seeking shelter and you have nothing but the clothes on your back. No time to gather the simple essential items, like shampoo, body wash etc. A comfort bag is helpful in feeling a but cared for at a time that can be very full of emotion. Thank you Altrusa sisters for shopping, gathering and delivering these special bags.
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| Cathy, Nancy and Donna present Deb with the first bags |
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JEN'S FRIENDS
At our March meeting board members from Jen's Friends gave a presentation about the support they give to for families experiencing cancer. They gave a brief history of the organization and we learned that they currently support 75 families and spend nearly $30,000 a month through food, gas, rental assistance. Often families have huge medical bills and the support from Jen's friends for basic needs means that medical costs can be paid for by the family. Since this is an all volunteer organization means that 100% of
funds raised are directly used for family support. Altrusa is proud to donate to this organization and we hope to provide hand s on support at one of their events.
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