Open Doors to Change for 100 Homeless Women

Recently a friend (Chanel) of the Women's Housing Coalition reached out to us about her birthday. She wanted to celebrate another year on this earth by giving back to the women we serve. With the help of her network, she coordinated a giveaway brunch for our residents. Food was catered, and each woman walked out with a bag of goodies - things like body soap, detergent, nail polish, and more.  Even more important than the "goodies," the women walked away with deeper relationships with each other. It was an afternoon full of laughter and smiles for everyone involved.

"Sitting here this morning reminiscing on such a wonderful day yesterday. I thank you and the ladies of the Women's Housing Coalition for making my birthday a memorable one for myself as well as my guests. I thank you all for your love, appreciation, kind words, and most of all laughter," Chanel wrote me the day after the brunch.

With her presence, words and kindness, Chanel reminded the residents and staff of two things:

1. It is more important to give than to receive.

2. Take time to celebrate "Another Year."

For our women, this might mean celebrating another year in safe, stable housing and another year further away from their experience of homelessness. It might mean celebrating another year free of drugs and alcohol or another year without a major mental health breakdown.

For our families, this might mean celebrating the start of another school year for their kids who experienced spotty attendance before coming into our program. It might mean celebrating another year the mother was able to be there for her kids.

Today I want to take the time to celebrate another year with this organization and its inspiring residents and donors. Donors like you make each day at the Women's Housing Coalition possible. Because of your support, we can celebrate "Another Year."

Thank you!

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