Marty Cabry called to tell me volunteers are needed to wrap gifts for the Homeless children of our city. Please help on Saturday 12/18, for any amount of time between 9 AM & 5 PM, in Room 401 at City Hall. I can not attend the wrapping, but will donate about 5 hours of time, my talent(?), and the materials needed to paint faces at the party, which will take place on Monday evening at the Convention Center. This year, there are enough volunteers for the party, but wrapping is still a big need. I feel enormous pride that it is our Councilperson who addresses some of the needs of our most helpless citizens.The Councilwoman and her staff put this party together from the contributions of many, and subsidizes it with her own funds. They work over the weekend and stay late on Monday. I have painted faces at her Christmas Parties for several years and have come to understand that most of the homeless kids are born into households afflicted by illness, sometimes physical, often mental. They are innocents. For some the sit down dinner might be a rare example of healthy and civilized eating. The kids show their joy at the simple contributions of Balloons, Temporary Tattoos, Face Painting and photos with Santa and his elves. The gifts (and the fact that they are wrapped) are the high points of the event. Some of the parents are able to communicate their gratitude for the party, done in ways that strengthen family bonds and respects the guests.All are treated to a good time. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the tragedy of so many children being raised without the stability of a private home.But always I know that I did something, no matter how small or temporary, in tandem with others, to bring joy and possibilities to youngsters who benefit now, and through memories of a good time, into the future. Last year, several neighbors volunteered, and I hope many can help again, or for the first time, this year.This is the type of event that you can bring a well behaved teen as an extra pair of wrapping hands. I know many are already committed to other good deeds, but all available helpers are welcome. No need to RSVP, although I love hearing the experiences of my neighbors who do good deeds, just show up for any amount of time. Thanks for your kind attention to this need. Please pardon duplicates. Merry Christmas to all and to all a wonderful New Year! Liz Elizabeth Campion PRUDENTIAL, FOX & ROACH REALTORS, LLC Phila, PA & Newark, DE215-790-5653 Desk & Voicemail 215-880-2930 Cell & Emergency
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