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always things to do -- for example
Nov. 6th, 2024 10:48 amI'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.
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.
