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October 2023 Newsletter
Helping Our Neighbors This Holiday Season One of the most important gifts you can offer to people in need is nutritious food. The holiday season is a time when this is more essential than ever as families come together and may not be able to afford to feed everyone in their household. With the help…
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ON OUR HEARTS: Serve our neighbors in need. Come volunteer at Hearts! It has never been easier to sign-up and volunteer at Hearts and this comes at a time when you may be thinking it has never been harder to volunteer. The good news is we are here to say it is easy and well…
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On Our Hearts: Our community urgently needs your help! For the first time in years our pantry shelves are nearly empty. This summer has been one of the busiest for Hearts. The ministry is touching more lives and providing support to our neighbors in need in many ways. The blessings you share with Hearts has a direct impact on the…
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On Our Hearts: To serve is to care for more than just ourselves. Philippians 2 ESV Years ago, God opened a door for Hearts to serve more of the homeless community through a partnership with other agencies during the seasonal Code Blue initiative that works to get individuals off the streets and into shelters. Two…
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On Our Hearts “…He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” ~Acts 14:17 As the spring rains come, they give us rich and lush surroundings provided from heaven above. Hearts is thankful for all of…
Read More5 Cold Nights a Week Helping Homeless of WNY | HeartsBeat #3
Everything we do for the community is inspired by years of dedication and knowing how big a difference basic needs can mean for someone who needs a hand. Being homeless isn’t easy for anyone, regardless of where they’re from or how they got there. Often times these individuals become forgotten, broken members of society who…
Read MoreLarry Bierl | A Cold Reminder of Homelessness in New York
If you’ve ever been through the village of Williamsville over the last 20 years or so, you may have seen Larry Bierl. Larry had noticeably long, unforgettable dreadlocks. He typically donned a specific camo/army green signature style. Anyone from the village of Williamsville who’d spent time around the Walker Center near the I-90 can…
Read MoreTidying Up’ Netflix Show | Recycling Clothing in Buffalo NY
Have you seen or heard about the new show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix? For those of us fortunate to have a safe home in WNY, watching TV shows may not seem like a privilege. We often become connected with individuals in reality shows, with people of whom we’ve never met. Shows like…
Read MoreClothing Donation Goes Further Than You Think
Helping the public understand what we do and why we do it is one of many goals of our organization. The more people who understand our process, the more help we can receive, and the more work we can all do together for those in need. It’s important to educate the public on how our…
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