Social

The social program consisted with dinner and games until about 6:30p.m. I wanted to leave for their dinner at Casa Grande, but I had to quit their games in the middle to go to my speech therapy. Unfortunately, they only went out to dinner, and not to a movie, so I didn’t totally miss out in we hadn’t implemented our fun to the maximum. Although, we played all sort of games, like Uno, Connect Four, and chess. I, personally, enjoyed associating with the other members.

Claire's Volunteer Position

I am volunteering at AARP. Actually, I am doing it from home but they e-mail me the work & I do it at home then I e-mail it to them. I proofread the "Impact" quarterly newsletter for the AARP headquarters in Virginia. I enjoy it very much. I love to proofread; that would be my dream job. I have been looking for a proofreading job for many years now. I am also very interested in medical terminology & medical issues.

The Millhose on 01/21/2010

Hello world, what is up out there? It is a rainy, wet day here at The Mill house in Richmond Va. To a lot ppl. that is not so nice but I am one of those ppl who just loves the rain. So it is very nice to me.
The Mill House got a new intern. Here name is Kim. She goes to one of the best colledges in the world called VCU. Kim seems like a very nice lady. Take care everyone.
Franky C
The Mill House member

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!

The Mill House

Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. The Mill House wishes only the best for you and your family. We all thank you for sending your love with your gracious donations. We also have a donation box at Target, this year.

The Mill House Does Matter

I had a car accident in 87.joined The Mill in 2009. Since then they've tried to get me back into the community.They have helped me with the computer, kitchen skills and being a janitor.

The communications unit here at The Mill House has finished typing the articles for its upcoming newsletter. Now it just needs to put them together and print the pages.