From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity and compassion.
I greatly appreciate your quick reply to my plea to help get Sharon, a beloved poet and Mansion resident, a new computer tablet. Sharon, who is currently battling a severe illness, will soon be leaving the Mansion to reside in a specialized facility that can cater to her worsening condition and new dietary requirements.
The first one I bought her several years ago is broken and irreparable.
I got the money I needed by Sunday, plus I have $300 -$400 left over for the Mansion Fund, which has been low because of the country’s economic pressures; it has several requests yet to be filled.
I didn’t choose an Apple tablet; I found a cheaper one that is simple to use and meets her request for the kind of tablet she wanted—simple, reliable, and a specific size. Sharon is not disabled, just seriously ill. I also bought her two years of tech support and insurance.
Several people have told me they are mailing checks for Sharon; I won’t have a final total for a while. All of them asked that any overage go to the Mansion Fund.
Thank you so much for that. We have some people needing good shoes, underwear, and toiletries. I have asked some of them to be patient; we’ll get there.
And thanks once more to the Army of Good for your genuinely remarkable support of the Cambridge Food Pantry.
You are turning lives upside down in the best possible way, drawing attention from pantries and hunger everywhere. The Wish Lists we created for the Mansion have sparked many changes in non-profit fundraising.
I know things are tough—they are for me—but we have kept the flags flying and continue to do good every day—blessings to you.
Sharon will leave the Mansion shortly, waiting to know where she is going. I was sweating getting the tablet to her before she left, but we’ll be fine.
She says she’s very close to finding a place to accommodate her unique needs. People like you brighten the world—mine and everyone’s. I hope I have conveyed how grateful she and I are.
Donations are always needed for the Mansion work. I have enough for Sharon and needed it quickly. You can contribute to the fund anytime via Paypal, [email protected] or Venmo, Jon Katz@Jon-Katz 13, or by mail, Jon Katz, Mansion Fund, P.O. Box 205, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.
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