Reflections

August 25, 2012 Volunteering is a word used to present an idea of caring.  However, it is not always adequate to relate what is really happening.  Showing up and offering free tutoring, being a foster grandparent, ladling soup at a… Continue reading

August 24, 2012 A cool thing happens when you volunteer, more than once.  You begin to create family.  For instance, as framing began on the Coburn Loop Home (2011fire destroyed home) Rita returned and it was like a homecoming.  Rita… Continue reading

August 23, 2012 As we watch fires around the country yanking folks lives apart and taking out family homes, it is good to take a moment and remember prayers are needed now and physical help is needed in the months… Continue reading

June 19, 2012 A day of firsts defines yesterday.  The summer after-school program began (our latest start ever…snow days kept school in session longer than normal).  And the first workgroups of the summer arrived and began working on a number… Continue reading