always things to do -- for example

[asakiyume]

I've been supporting Beautiful Day RI as a monthly donor for years. They're a nonprofit that helps newly arrived refugees acclimate to the United States and get job skills (and an income) through the business of granola making and ancillary work. They also run language classes and classes for refugee teens. Their team is largely run by former refugees, people from Syria, Somalia, Iraq, DR Congo, Afghanistan and more. I did a post about the organization in 2020--it has some nice photos.

The other day, the associate director contacted me because they're looking for more monthly donors. As anyone who has a Patreon or who helps with any nonprofit knows, monthly donations are important because they represent reliable income.

So I'd like to offer you links to Beautiful Day's website and to the page featuring trainee stories. Check them out and see what you think, and if you have the resources and are moved, consider becoming a monthly supporter.

... But I also know that there are probably things nearer to you, or causes that resonate with you especially strongly, that are calling to you. And in that case, I encourage you do so something like this for one of those, if it's financially possible. Everything we do to make the world a more welcoming place, a more flourishing and diverse place, is resistance to those who want to crush and flatten it.

And if you don't have the wherewithal, I promise you that your smile and your random joke to a stranger helps do the same thing--I've been that stranger! It's made a difference to me!

And if you yourself are sinking and need help, drop me a line. I can listen.

Comments

[sartorias]

Done. Thank you.

[asakiyume]

Blessings on you--you've brought tears to my eyes.

[rebeccmeister]

Thank you for this.

[asakiyume]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

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[minoanmiss]

makes a note

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[asakiyume]

❤️ Thank you for your recent post, too.

[house_wren]

Thank you for posting this.
I will look to see if there is a similar organization near where I live.
I bought a gift box and will send a donation later. It's not much but it helps with the angst of today.

[asakiyume]

Thank you with all my heart, and I hope you do find something local to you, too. May this practice ripple outward.

[mallorys_camera]

Awesome! ❤️

[asakiyume]

💛💛💛💛

[amaebi]

Thanks. Done.

[asakiyume]

Blessing upon you 💛

[med_cat]

Great ideas, and an excellent organization.

[asakiyume]

It really seems to be. I like what I read from the founder, Keith Cooper, and I like how their working team consists so prominently of people who participated in the organization's programs when first they arrived.

[med_cat]

:)

[smokingboot]

You bring light you know! Thank you X

[asakiyume]

I really want to, so if I am, I'm very glad!