10/27/2026
Happy Tuesday, everyone!
I want to take a moment to give a shout-out to some truly great people in our community who believe in our mission to bring warmth back to our neighbors.
First, a huge thank you to Thurston County Public Health and Social Services for their kindness and their willingness to sit with me as I navigated all the event paperwork. As someone who is neurodivergent, this process is incredibly intimidating and overwhelming. My body will all of a sudden have paralysis and won't let me pass the mark on my own.
Today I walked in with my hands gently shaking and simply said, “I need help.” I wanted to cry because I felt so far out of my comfort zone, but Angie, Sharon, and the team helped me with so much grace. I left with everything done and with more hope and gratitude than a gal could ask for.
Next, thank you to our sponsors: Vert Chiropractic, First Citizens Bank (Lacey), Nayeli's Cafe, Vern's Food & Farm, Honahlee Embroidery Arts, and last, but not least South Sound Fresh, and Our Community Kitchen in Olympia, WA.
THANK YOU to all for helping our team make this event possible. With your help, we’re going to bring warmth to so many individuals and families this Fall/Winter 2026.