SWAN

I belong to a "giving circle". It is a group of women who get together once a month and by categories, present non-profit organizations that help people in our area. We have been in existence for over six years. My friend, Pam, founded the group. I was there. But she was the driving force. Over the years we have contributed almost $50,000 to local organizations. I have missed many meetings in the last three years - mainly due to my health issues and then my Mother moving up here. This year, I was determined to attend as much as I can.


Our meeting was tonight and once again I was struck by how much I enjoy this group of women. The attendees change each month. But once a member, always a member, unless you want to quit. So each meeting is a new experience. We share information about ourselves and organizations that we present. We also talk about making food for a homeless youth group (we provide dinner once a week), collect toiletries for a local women's shelter, etc... Every time I go, I am delighted to have been there.


Tonight I presented Yolo Hospice (http://www.yolohospice.org/), an organization very close to my heart because they helped us take care of my mother when we brought her home to die. I was so pleased that the group decided to donate to them. I hope that we all have a long time before having to deal with hospice or bereavement care for us or our families.....but what a blessing that they are there.


Recently SWAN (the giving circle) went online on Facebook...............please feel free to join at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/SWAN-Giving-Circle/101120038977?ref=mf.