You can make a member's holiday bright!

For many of our members, the highlight of their winter is the personalized gift they receive from donors. Each member requests a modest gift such as a twin sheet set, cooking supplies, a funny movie, warm socks, or hat (approximately $25).

Talk with your family, friends, and community this month about how many member gifts you want to sponsor. Simply email Kerry (klinhares@maybellecenter.org) with the number of gifts.

By Jillianne Bandstra

Jillianne never grew out of the childhood “But, why?” stage. This insatiable curiosity led her to get two masters degrees (Adult Ed. & MBA). Jillianne can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon than listening to someone’s story and getting a glimpse of the unseen history that we all hold. She believes there is beauty and value in all our stories, even if they’re messy. Outside of her work as our Communications Manager, you’ll find her chasing middle-schoolers in her role as a Youth Director and stepping on Legos left by her two young boys.