Good morning…
This week I received a “thank you” email from LaTonya Gates, Founder and Director of PAWkids. She expressed gratitude for our generous donation of $1,000 to cover the cost of four students visiting Mississippi Valley State University on Homecoming weekend, October 13th-15th. Larenzia Lawrence, LaTonya’s daughter and Director of the PAWkids after-school program, led the amazing trip to her alma mater, inspiring the kids to seriously consider college in their future.
Twelve generous donors from our online community contributed to this educational opportunity, with extra money to spare. With the additional $750 raised, we were able to fund the first ever book-swap for the neighborhood kids on the PAWkids’ campus this month.
“Sue, I hope you know that the donations given by you and your friends made this whole event possible,” Larenzia said after the energetic, well-attended gathering. “Please tell everyone who contributed how grateful we are for your incredible support.”
On this “Giving Tuesday,” I pass along to you a great big thanks for sharing your self and your wealth in so many generous ways. As I drove home from PAWkids last night, admiring the huge full moon, I thought, “I love seeing the kingdom of God blossoming among us in so many creative ways!”
What a joy to witness the prayer of Jesus coming to life in our community. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10, ESV).
…Sue…
P.S. On Monday, December 11th, we will be hosting our second annual PAWkids Secret Santa Shop for the kids to choose free Christmas gifts to take home to their parents. Please reach out to me personally, if you have gift items to donate (for men and women – hats, gloves, socks, jewelry, scarves, candles, crafts, household items, small games, Christmas things, gift cards, comfort items, etc, – gifts you’d love to get from your own child).
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