Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Welcome to the new blog on www.friendsofapple.org. We know it’s important to tell our partners the stories, keep you informed and for us to be more in touch. The plan is to update this blog often. I’ve asked others to join in writing also. You’ll hear from staff, board members, volunteers and even clients.

 Today I want to tell you that we recently got an email from a former client. She wrote: “I was counseled by someone there a few years back after an incredibly hard time in my life. Because of people in your organization I was brought closer to God and was saved in so many different ways… Thank you for all you do.” We corresponded and she drove from where she lives now to come and meet with us again. You'll be hearing more from her in the future. 

 So often we don’t know how the stories end. What an encouragement to us – and to you – to know that APPLE is making a difference in people’s lives. We are grateful to hear what the Center meant to this young girl years ago. We love it when someone takes the time and makes the effort to tell us.

Melinda Gardner