HW News

We have a pdf of lots of furniture that has been donated and looking for homes... Thanks to Nina for doing all that -

Zippy chicks just gave us a check for $126 and that is for clothes that sold from what we gave them and/or people looking for their proceeds to go to donation. Please go support Zippy Chicks as we so thank them for what they have done for us!!

We continue to receive cards of thanks- but mostly i wanted to recognize the continued support and recognition we are getting in our community. We make a difference in a small way- we want to let people know that someone cares about them-

Random acts of kindness just help make the world a better place.

"Be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity."
- Maya Angelou

Our next meeting will be on December 11th and we will have a Holiday Cookie Swap- so bake a couple dozen... We will celebrate our connections, continue to live in gratitude and lift the spirits of all those that need it!!

minutes of November Meeting

Ross Barn @ 7pm

Lisa Kelly opened meeting thanking Jen Brenner, Olive Branch Catering, East Dorset for the delicious food & soup and Jan, New Morning Natural Food, for the beautiful cake

Introductions

October's Opportunities in review

• Nina spoke about Clothes from the Heart, we served about 100 people, learned of new individual needs, wrote a check to JC Penny for a family whose clothing needs couldn't be met. Leftover clothes were redistributed to other organizations. Summer clothes being stored by Andrea. We will consider doing a summer clothing give away this spring after the snow melts.
• Debbie spoke about Barn Day. Brett was the recipient of much of the furniture including 4 bedroom sets. After flood victims needs were met barn contents opened to others. Only 3-4 bed frames remain. Laurie Z mentioned Bromley Brook still has furniture items to get rid of
• Dagny spoke on Green Mtn. Luncheon. She was kept busy by giving 8 treatments. Very special for Dagny as people opened up and told stories while getting a treatment. We collected a bushel of candy to give to the neighborhood in time for Halloween. Received cards of thanks.

Treasurer's Rpt

• $4500 on hand

• $2700 donated

• $500 rec'd

November Opportunities

• Child's size 12 winter boots
• Women's size 9 winter boots
• Family living in a trailer in substandard repair and family member w/ leukemia
• Community Share: we will commit to two families

Lisa then distributed opportunities for "Angels"

• Clean Arlington House: Mary S.
• Food Cupboard $400 dollar donation: Julie NOTE: in springtime Feinstein Foundation makes financial contributions to food cupboard. CFC serves approx. 300 families
• Gary G. $100 basket: Teresa
• Jamar $100 basket: Kim
• Cliff H. $500 boiler: Paul K
• Andy D $50 restaurant certificate: Nina
• Andy T $50 restaurant certificate: Victoria
• Steve P.
• Delbarton School for boys in NJ. Kids want to do "something": Laurie Z
• John and Verna M.: Gloria
• Linda and Nelson K. Debbie
• Mary K's brother in law: Teresa
• Eden Z. Bedroom set
• Two advisories @ Maple Street School: 1) Afghanistan 2) Heartworks

December Meeting Day and Time will change to Sunday afternoon; watch for announcement

Kim spoke and told her story and read from her book, "Inertia"