Hearts bond through stories. Stories of experiences we share with others. Narratives committed to the pages of books that become the stories travelers read on airplanes. Most importantly the stories we tell our children. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Message”
Book Drive to Benefit AMSB!
Please join us for a Book Drive in St. Charles, Illinois on Saturday, 15 October 2016!
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Our Volunteers Out Did Themselves
This year we mailed 4,000 cards signed by our volunteers. Another 4,100 signed cards were sent to jails and prisons to be passed out one to each person confined there. And we provided at least 3500 unsigned cards to people imprisoned in jails and prisons so they had something to send their loved ones. Continue reading “Our Volunteers Out Did Themselves”
Recap on our Kindred Spirits Event
This summer, Companions Journeying Together hosted an event at the Vino Cellar in Lombard, Illinois. A capacity crowd turned out to encourage our work and enjoy an evening of fellowship.
Gift wrapping reflection
I am still surprised that my little idea of wrapping books for a couple of hours at Borders has morphed into this amazing fundraiser. Never in my wildest imagination did I think that I could have such an impact on the lives of others.