PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES ARE STILL GOING STRONG
PHOTOS BY MELISSA AZIZ
DIANA PERRY SCHNELLE & FAMILY by Shelly Schoeneshoefer
Since 2018 , we have supported Hanseatic Help through groups helping with clothes sorting , filling of school backpacks for children , and even a FAWCO development grant initiated by Jennifer Lane . During the pandemic , our interaction was limited . With the coming of the Ukrainian war , it took a while for Hanseatic Help to restructure its resources to allow groups to help once again . Thanks to Diana Schnelle , we now have set dates where we all can get together and work at the warehouse , or we can sign up at their Help Stores to distribute clothing . It has been a very successful run of activities , and new members have been very involved , which makes it an easy way to get to know them . So if you are looking for something to do or would love to meet some members of our club , please let Holly Todd or myself know so we can put you in the loop . Look forward to hearing from you !
The AWCH also participated in the Laufen Gegen Gewalt on July 2 , 2023 , which was sponsored by the Hamburg Autonomous Women ’ s Shelters . This is an organization that we supported before Hanseatic Help , and we still support them indirectly by participating in this run . A number of our members and their family members joined — running , walking , and skating the seven kilometers around the Alster .
Although this year ’ s run is over , you can still participate by donating money to this important cause , which raises funds to support the residents of the women ’ s shelters and promote awareness of domestic violence against women in Hamburg and the world .
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