My DAR chapter hosted a Valentine’s Day party for residents at SafeHome last weekend. We brought lunch fit for a winter day–soup and chili–and provided entertainment for about a dozen children currently living at the safehouse. The kids played marshmallow pong, built spaghetti/marshmallow creations, made Valentine’s cards and played with the bubbles from a science […]
Remembering November
Before we leapfrog into December, I want to linger a moment and give our November holidays their due. Last weekend the Olathe Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored local veterans with a luncheon as we do every year on Veterans’ Day. November 11, 1918, was the first anniversary of the end of WWI and […]
Thanksgiving During the Pandemic
I hope as you reflect during this season of thanks that your blessings are many. While the needs in our communities seem greater than ever, this time of year especially reminds us of opportunities to serve. Giving back may look a little different this year, but there are still many ways to contribute wherever you […]