Tag Archives: hospitality

Morning Rituals

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Patchwork Central

A man sits at our piano, watches Youtube videos about how to play Mozart and Beethoven, then practices playing the music. The notes are calm and fill the room. He is one of our morning regulars who comes in for … Continue reading →

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The Look of Integrity

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Patchwork Central

Ted is a man who “looks” homeless. His hair is a little stringy and he looks like he hasn’t showered for a couple days. He talks wildly to himself. You would probably move away from him if he passed you on the … Continue reading →

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Stories from the Sozo Health Ministry

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Patchwork Central

John Rich continues to be busy with his work as the Health Minister. He and Mary Damm, RN, are here every Monday morning to talk with people, take blood pressures, and answer a variety of health questions. Much of the … Continue reading →

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40 Years: Patchwork Central’s Ruby Anniversary

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Patchwork Central

In 2017, Patchwork Central celebrates 40 years of serving our neighborhood through flexible and innovative programming! We’re excited to be planning some special events to celebrate, starting with our annual Soup, Salad, & Style event on Thursday, February 23 from … Continue reading →

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A Special Place in a Special Season

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Patchwork Central

This week has been a wonderful reminder of why I love Patchwork. It was full of wonderful people, performances, and experiences. Everything was free and available to anyone who wanted to join in–and a very wide range of people did … Continue reading →

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Welcome to My Neighborhood

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Patchwork Central

Many of the people who work and volunteer at Patchwork live within a one mile radius of our building. That includes 7 out of 10 staff members and key volunteers. And, even if someone at Patchwork doesn’t live in the … Continue reading →

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Creating Community

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Patchwork Central

When we talk about “creating community” at Patchwork, one of the things that we do is to create a place where a variety of people can come together, meet each other, and learn from one another. For example, for the … Continue reading →

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Reports from Friends

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Patchwork Central

The weather is scorching, the children’s program is on break for the month, and yet there is plenty of activity in Patchwork’s building. Monday through Thursday mornings in August our building is open for coffee, showers, the food pantry, bikes, … Continue reading →

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Bikes!

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Patchwork Central

The children’s program is on break and our building is open only in the mornings for the month of May, but that doesn’t mean we’re not busy at Patchwork. Every morning our building is full of visitors enjoying a cup … Continue reading →

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A Gathering of Old Friends in the Patchwork Office

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Patchwork Central

Patchwork’s main office is a good place to be. Someone is always there to chat or to listen. There are other people there who know how you feel. Maybe they’ve been there themselves. At any point in the day, you may … Continue reading →

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