Founder's
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Dear Friends of Cornerstone,
The holidays are fast approaching. Soon many families and friends will be sharing stories and enjoying a Thanksgiving meal. Then comes Christmas the most beautiful time of year. Family friends will share a meal and then gather around the Christmas tree exchanging gifts. Lots of laughter and smiles.
I wish I could say that about everyone, unfortunately I cannot. Many who come to the Cornerstone are depressed, lonely and broken in spirit. Unfortunately, we are growing by leaps and bounds. Not a day goes by that we do not see new people. We at Cornerstone do all that we can to make the holidays special for all who seek our help.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day will be celebrated first with prayer of thanksgiving for all the wonderful things God has done for us followed by a special dinner with all the trimmings.
To help bring the Christmas spirit to our clients, we will ask them to help us decorate our Christmas tree, make goodie bags and help decorate cookies. If they have an idea they will let us know.
On Christmas Day you can feel the excitement in the air. The past few years we have had a father and son come to the Soup Kitchen to play their instruments (Christmas Carols) while the community gathers for a Christmas Day meal. Every man, woman and child receives a Christmas gift as they leave. You can hear the "thank yous" as they leave for the day with smiles on their faces.
We take nothing for granted. I want you to know that the "thank you" belongs to you. We know without a shadow of a doubt we exist because of your consideration.
When you sit down at your table this Thanksgiving and Christmas know that every chair in our soup kitchen will be occupied and a delicious meal served because you cared.
Thank you for sharing and caring. You have made a difference. Please keep Cornerstone in your prayers.
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas.
Helen Syriac
Founder
Cornerstone Founder
Helen Syriac
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