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Executive Directions Fall 2007 Theres lots of planning going on. Last year we went to Pine Point a few days before Christmas, and it was one of the most awesome days of our lives: Seeing little faces shine with joy and love as they got their gifts. Seeing adults welcome us and accept our meager offerings and that we were there to say, Merry Christmas, dear people of White Earth. Wow, it doesnt get much better than that! Wait maybe it does. This year we have the wonderful opportunity
to again join our friends at Pine
Point for the communitys Christmas celebration We need socks lots and lots of socks. Last year, we took 1,200 pairs of socks to the reservation. We packed three pairs in a plastic baggie and added fruit, beef jerky, peanuts and just a little candy. We had enough to give one to every person who came to the celebration. The gifts were a big hit. So this year, we plan on doing the same; however, we need lots and lots more. We would also like to take hats, mittens and blankets. We connected with many elders this summer. They were so excited they had not been forgotten. This Christmas would be a great time to bless them with the message of the season and some warm items. Maybe were asking for too much, but I think those kids at White Earth would love to have a new toy to open also. So, dear friends, once again we are asking for help in getting these things. Migwech and Zhawendaagozi (Thank you and be blessed). ~Lynn Wilson, Executive Director
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Lynn Wilson, Executive Director |
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164 S. Meadowbrook Rd. | Springfield, IL 62711 | Phone (217) 793-0707