It’s past time to share some recognition! Kudos to John Fahey (who said our neighborhood should again step up to thank health care workers); University Heights Neighborhood Association President Jan Peterson, who made it happen); and SO MANY DONORS, including friends from outside UHNA who contributed to our neighborhood “Heath Care Workers Project.” I’m sharing Jan’s recent post and just a few photos to demonstrate, once more, the power of a group of caring individuals.
From Jan:
“You all deserve a standing ovation! We raised more than $3,000 and I have no idea how much more in donations in products. Our very generous partners at Panera (seriously — they kicked in 100 meals!) will deliver 150 boxed lunches to Mercy COVID-19 workers. We also have for them 150 gift bags overflowing with stuff for them to pamper themselves with — everything from basic yummy smelling spa-style toiletries to scented candles, lotions, potions and facials. Our friends at Cox will get the same treatment — another 150 meals, another 150 stuffed goodie bags. We even had enough money left over to buy an abundance of on-the-go snacks including protein bars, individual trail mix packages, all kinds of jerky and, of course, 32 pounds of candy. If anyone deserves a sugar buzz, it’s these folks. We are also delivering an abundance of thank-you cards to remind them we care. So thank you all again for making this effort the success it is. You knocked it out of the park. Here’s hoping we coax a few smiles on their tired faces. In addition, a massive thank you to Ashley Berg at Yard Love Springfield for hooking us up with an encouraging sign! Hospital heroes will see it as they pull in to park for their shifts. Thanks, Ashley!”
I live in a special neighborhood!
