The Joys (and perils) of Direct Mailing

In true non-profit form, Community Futures Foundation sends out a few direct mailings every year. The services our members and clients receive depend on a growing partnership with our community, and direct mailings are just one of the ways that we connect with current and potential supporters. Since the Mill House shares a building with CFF, the grunt work of printing, folding, stuffing, sealing, labeling, and stamping usually falls on the very willing members of the Communications Unit. Unfortunately, such a massive mailing (of up to 1000 recipients at times), comes at a hight cost to the helping hands of the Mill House members and staff. Our most recent mailing resulted in a record 3 bandaid-&-neosporin-worthy paper cuts, which consequently lead to the 3 very pouty faces you see above. But CFF must continue to engage with its community, and the Mill House will therefore undauntedly brave the perils of handling so much paper. So next time you receive a letter from CFF, recall these faces, reflect on your own tragic experiences with paper cuts, and show your gratitude for the pains that our fearless members endure to stay connected with their community. That's just how much we love you!