4 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER
April 2019
because the adults who care for these children exhibit the kind
of skill and understanding that is needed. These wonderful
adults show only love and acceptance and set boundaries with
By MARGARET WIESENTHAL
kindness.
Boys and Girls Aid does this in the way it should be done. Is
this expensive? You bet it is!
That is why we, at the Cypress branch of Boys and Girls Aid
in Charbonneau, assist by putting on the Crab and Rib Dinner
that many of you attended March 2 at the Club House. We are
The Nest is a house where Boys and Girls Aid takes care of
thankful for the donations that came pouring in on that evening
some of the most abused and neglected children in the Portland
area. Some of the children have been so abused that all they are for the Boys and Girls at The Nest. We also raised money for
many other caring ways in which Boys and Girls Aid helps
able to do is act out in anger. Anger comes from fear. Anger
children to become loving and productive adults.
comes from fear of being beaten, fear of being left alone on the
Monica Ford, pictured here, is the director of The Nest and
sidewalk, fear of not even being looked at or acknowledged.
spoke
to the Charbonneau Branch of Boys and Girls Aid at our
When this happens to children and toddlers, they become so
last
luncheon.
She told us about the care given at The Nest.
angry and confused about life that all they can do is act out their
The Cypress Branch of Boys and Girls Aid here in
anger and confusion. The boys may become physically abusive
Charbonneau
supports these efforts with time, talent and
to people and objects. The girls are more likely to become
donations.
Each
month we meet for a luncheon at SpringRidge.
withdrawn and depressed.
The
next
one
is
May
17 at 11:30 a.m.. Cost of the luncheon is $15
The counselors and “parents” at The Nest know this. They
at the door. Visitors and guests are welcome. At the May
accept these children for what they are: ABUSED CHILDREN.
luncheon we will hear about what is new and what is going on at
The children at The Nest, ages birth through age 8,
Boys and Girls Aid. For further information about this luncheon
desperately need this love that is shown to them so that they
call Cherie Sanville at 503-694-5826. For more information about
will grow into young men and women and then into adults that
can show love to others. Love that is shown to a child helps that Boys and Girls Aid please visit our website, www.
child, first to love themself, and then to show love and kindness boysandgirlsaid.org.
To see what is happening at the Charbonneau Cypress Branch
to others.
Is this happening at The Nest? YES it is! It is happening
please visit www.cypressonline.org. ■
Boys and Girls Aid
Fundraiser helps aid abused and
neglected children in region
COURTESY PHOTO
Monica Ford is director of The Nest, a
home for abused and neglected
children.
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