Opening up your home to company can be a formidable yet incredibly rewarding experience. And, so it was on May 25th when, despite the rain and storms, we opened up our Home to our many supporters. With hand-painted shoes and handbags (thank you, resident artists!), food, music and wine, we shared in the joys of the Home and our mission of service to low and modest income elders. I am so very pleased to let you know that we exceeded our fundraising goal, in large part due to the generosity of so many individuals and local businesses. Both our silent auction and resident art sale were more successful this year than ever before. Again, let me thank all of those who made this achievement possible, especially the loyal, devoted and caring crew who comprise our Resident Art Program volunteers. Their weekly classes are rewarding for so many reasons but most certainly because of the feeling of accomplishment that each volunteer shares with the residents.

I think that Michael Akin, this year's Laura Lisner Award recipient, truly captured the essence of the evening and the spirit that permeates the Home on a Facebook post taken from his remarks delivered at the Award ceremony. Thank you, Michael, for penning such moving words:

"The Lisner Home is a remarkable place, where seniors can live lives of love, respect and dignity regardless of income. As it should be! This should not be a unique model, but it is. We must support the Lisner Home, and more like it!"

Many thanks to each of you reading this newsletter for all of the support and devotion you have demonstrated to our mission of service.