Once again, ARRM members celebrated Community Enrichment Week in a variety of meaningful and unique ways. Here are just a few examples of how ARRM members enrich their communities -- this week and throughout the entire year:
"We baked chocolate chip and Halloween sugar cookies and delivered them to our neighbors. We also prepared a plate for our volunteer person who helps us with a variety of things that need to be done around the house and yard.
"It was a lot of fun and the individuals had a great time with this activity especially decorating the sugar cookies.
"We made sure some cookies went to an elderly neighbor that is kind enough to let us pick rhubarb from her yard and we make sure to pick some for her too because she is unable to go out and pick it herself.
"Thank you for including us in your Community Enrichment Week."
--Robyn Peltier at Phoenix House, LSS
"We are doing a food drive for the backpack program in Mankato, which puts food in backpacks of kids who are on the food program at their schools so that they have nutritious food for the weekend. Then in May, we are holding a big event at the Country Inn and Suites to celebrate our volunteers. So far 87 clients qualify, and we hope to have 300 people there."
--Carol Lee, Harry Meyering Center
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