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Changing Seasons
The seasons are changing here at Patchwork. There’s a touch of fall in the air, and next Tuesday our Arts & Smarts children’s program will start up again for the school year. The building is very quiet in the afternoon, but … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle, Food Pantry, Health Ministry, Hospitality
Tagged Arts & Smarts, bikes, coffee, food pantry, guests, Health Ministry, hospitality
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Giftedness
Last week at Patchwork’s Sunday worship service, Jean let the group in a meditation on Paul’s words in Romans 12: 3-8: “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Hospitality, Worship
Tagged Arts & Smarts, Children, coffee, community, gifts, hospitality, showers, thanks
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Restorers of Streets to Live In
Note: I shared this piece in Patchwork’s newsletter and many have said they enjoyed it, so I thought I’d share it in this format as well. The full Winter 2014 newsletter is available on our website: http://www.Patchwork.org. The artwork below … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Food Pantry, Hospitality
Tagged Arts & Smarts, coffee, drawing, dreams, food pantry, hospitality, justice, kitchen, showers
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Just Your Average Tuesday Morning at Patchwork
It’s a quiet morning at Patchwork. I happen to be working in the main office. A couple is taking showers. The man is looking for work and says he has submitted applications everywhere. He asks to charge his cell phone … Continue reading
Posted in Food Pantry, Hospitality
Tagged Arts & Smarts, Christmas, coffee, food pantry, hospitality, showers, thanks, tutoring
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Holiday Hospitality
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our days continue to be busy here at Patchwork. Quiet afternoons without the children in the building are made up for with particularly busy mornings spent providing neighborhood … Continue reading
Posted in Food Pantry, Hospitality
Tagged assistance, coffee, food pantry, hospitality, joy, meal, showers, thanks, volunteers
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It’s All in a Day at Patchwork
When I come to work in the morning, I never know what the day will bring. That’s one of the things I enjoy about my job. A good example was last Thursday. I started the morning doing a presentation about … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts & Smarts, assistance, celebration, coffee, cooking, food pantry, hawks, hospitality, joy, meal, thanks, Thanksgiving, variety, Washington Avenue
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365 Days
Every business has its own calendar and its own fiscal year. Many follow the calendar year. At Patchwork, our year officially begins on October 1 and continues through September 30. Having just finished an official Patchwork year, it’s a good … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishments, art, Arts & Smarts, Children, coffee, food pantry, hospitality, painting, showers, thanks, tutoring
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Thanks for a Wonderful Luncheon!
Once again, thank you to all who contributed to the success of our Soup, Salad, and Style Luncheon! Thank you to the attendees who came hungry for lunch and fashion in support of Patchwork. Thank you to all the volunteers: … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Events, Garden, Hospitality
Tagged Arts & Smarts, celebration, coffee, cooking, events, future plans, garden, hospitality, joy, kitchen, meal, neighborhood association, soup salad and style, spring, thanks, volunteers
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