2015 Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

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A fabulous gathering at Ristorante Avanti when and where we didn’t have to prep, cook or clean up. We missed our sisters who were unable to join us. Thank you, Maria Thomas, for organizing the evening. A joyous time had by all!

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More backpacks for Foster Children…

This delivery of 13 were gratefully received by Consuelo and Trevor. Please continue to support this worthy ministry of Philoptochos. Many thanks to Maria Thomas for her tireless efforts to find good prices for items in the packs.

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Privacy issues prevent donors from knowing which children receive the backpacks. Recently, we received these precious letters from thankful children.

Foster Child Letter # 1

Translation of Letter #1

Foster Child Letter # 2

Foster Child Letter # 3 

Quotes from families and children

Often, foster children can be transferred at a moment’s notice to a new family living arrangement, but the backpacks always go with the children.

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