Barbara Comito, former marketing director
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Longing for Community
Every year, the holiday season seems to start earlier—decorations go up and purchases are made in preparation for Christmas long before December....
Every summer, my family and I go camping. It really doesn’t matter where we go or what time of year we go, we know that it will rain.
Our little tent is awesome when there is just a little bit of rain. It even does OK when it rains a little more heavily for a short period of time. But when the winds blow and the storms come, that tent and all that we brought with us is usually soaked, and the camping trip is over.
The same could be said for many of the ladies we work with at the Crisis Shelter for Women and Children. They have built their lives inside of a tent. When things are going well, the world is awesome. They enjoy their lives and their freedom.
Usually, they can endure little setbacks and challenges. Some can even endure the heavier storms and difficulties in life fairly well. However, when more serious illnesses or setbacks occur, their lives are ruined and they’re left with a mess.
At the Shelter, we strive to help women learn the tools to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. We long for these ladies to rebuild their lives on a solid foundation with a secure roof, so that the next time a storm comes, they will be ready.
~Rich Schaus, Director, UGM Crisis Shelter for Women & Children
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Holiday Ways To Give
The holiday season is a time for giving, and what better way to spread some cheer than by helping those in need? Homeless and low-income individuals...
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Gratitude in Recovery
One of UGM’s core values is Thankfulness, and this month we reflect on the pursuit of gratitude in our day-to-day lives and in the work of healing...
A little girl's dream
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : October 16, 2013
Amanda & daughter Daisy "I think it's safe to say that when our residents were little girls, they did not dream of growing up to stay at a homeless...
Merry Christmas!
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : December 23, 2012
Editor's Note: The following letter was written by Patty, a resident at UGM's Crisis Shelter for Women and Children, to her family and friends. She...