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Alaska: Winter 2009 Update!
We are now sort of settled in, with some of our essentials still in Missouri. We love Washington. (And we are closer to Alaska.) Is there a place on this planet that does not have its needy? Here on the reservation, there is the whole gambit from rich to really poor. In White Swan, a small Indian town, the All Nations Center Church has a safe place for children to go after school. It is called Yuu’maash, or The Gathering Place. The directors had a small Christmas party for the children. My sister, Ruth Nielsen, came through again with 60 sets of matching hats and mittens for the children. They were all given out. One family has 9 children. One little boy at the party put his hat and mittens on and left them on the whole time. The party was enjoyed by all. Because of the International Camporee in Oshkosh this coming August, we are not planning any mission trips to Alaska. However, if you have a group that would like to do something this year, contact: We are open to short term mission groups here on the reservation. If you would like to sponsor a child for Day Camp this summer, cost is $35.00 per day. Mike and I will be opening a small furniture shop in March here in Wapato. We hope to be able to minister to the needs of the people as well as support ourselves. We would like to have some things on hand to give to those who are really in need, such as new shoes, some clothing. We don’t plan on having a full-scale community service center, but would like to be able to help. If you have a burden for that project, send any GOOD children’s clothing or shoes to Fran. If you have any left over yarn, polar fleece and would like to donate it for mittens and hats for next year, please send it to: Fran Hansen Home | Who We Are | What We Do | Ways to Help | Media |
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