If
everyone lit just one little candle, what a bright world this would be!
Harvest Festival 2011: Saturday, November 19th in Bellevue WA
Enjoy these Harvest Festival Pictures
Our last Harvest Festival was held in Issaquah WA. ARAS collaborated with social service agencies, school nurses and counselors and food banks so we could invite 2000 people who were most in need. On this day of giving they were uplifted by the services of over 300 volunteers while receiving groceries, clothes, books and toys. It was all made possible by the generosity of those who support the work of The ARAS Foundation.
The guests began standing in line long before the doors opened. They came in; haunted faces of parents and haggard-looking children. ARAS Volunteers guided them gently to where they could begin selecting complete wardrobes of beautiful clothing for their families. From there they picked out groceries and then took their children to the special, treasure room where over a thousand high quality toys were displayed and where each child could chose a toy of his or her dreams. Adults received chiropractic adjustments and massages. Haircuts were offered for the entire family, as were books and movies, all they wanted.
It was heartening to watch stress gradually dissolve from faces as guests
relaxed and even laughed together. At least for this community and this
holiday season, the wolf at the door was chased away and the awfulness
of poverty was partially eased. However, as our financial crisis deepens
across the land, ARAS must be now ready to do more and we will surely
need your help.
Free for Harvest Festival guests:
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Groceries. |
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Clothing for the entire family. |
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Personal massages, chiropractic care and haircuts. |
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A quality, new toy for each child.
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A wide selection of books and movies. |
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Holiday treats and beverages. |
Do you know of a community that needs a Harvest Festival? ARAS can work
with you in setting up a program in the area of your choice, be it for
thousands of guests or a dozen; let us know your needs. As always, our
financial requirements grow as national poverty increases. Insurance,
promotion, storage, transportation and many other costs must be met before
each event we produce. Donors of $500 or more will be recognized as Harvest
Festival Sponsors and may choose to have their names and/or names of their
businesses displayed on posters and in media coverage. Your contribution
of any amount will be deeply appreciated. If you can help, please call
us now at 425-868-8448 or email Mary Trask at:
mary@arasfoundation.org
or
Bob Trask at:
bob@arasfoundation.org.
| If you are in need of clothes, books or groceries or know of a family who is, please contact us. |
How Can You Help With Future Harvest
Festivals?
Here Are Several Ways
Join the ARAS Volunteer Service Team. Call 425-868-8448 or email: mary@arasfoundation.org.
Make a tax deductible donation of cash or other properties . It all helps!
For a contribution of $500 or more you may become a Harvest Festival Sponsor.
Invite your club, friends or church to consider arranging a Harvest Festival
for an area you feel strongly about.
Remember: all donations are tax-deductible.
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