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Dear Friends:
My favorite thing about CFS is the stories of kids and families I meet in the hallways of our four locations. From the youth who saw my hair, decided it was a lot like his, and asked me to give him a haircut on the spot, to the one to whom I wished good luck on his new job and who responded, “I don’t need luck. I’ve got skills,” to the tiny girl who leaped into her daddy’s arms when she saw him as he waited for her in our lobby, we are such an extraordinary microcosm of life here.
Our latest Annual Report showcases many stories of the people, our clients, who are doing the hard work. It’s a beautiful piece full of hope and inspiration—perfect for this time of spring and the rebirth that it symbolizes. I hope you will read it; the link is below. The stories seem especially important as I write, with our community facing devastating flooding recently and others facing the impacts of war, another kind of devastation. My heart goes out to all affected, especially the children. Our YouthWork team is standing by to assist with preventative and cleanup efforts, as they did in last year’s ice storms. It’s one of the many things that is special about up north: the way we show up for each other, in the small, sweet moments AND the big challenges.
Wishing you safe from high water and the hope and renewal of the season.
Warmly,
G
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