Dear Friends of Pleasant Run:
The holiday season is the time of year when we're all busy buying
gifts, baking goodies, decorating our homes and making arrangements to be
with family and friends. This is the time of year when we give thanks for
the warmth and love that surrounds us. And this time of year is an
occasion to remember those not as fortunate as we are.
Pleasant Run cares for at-risk children and families. We do this
through a wide range of programs including community- based, therapeutic
foster care, group homes and our treatment center. Many of the children
are victims of abuse or live in unstable homes.
Today we are asking you to take a few minutes to consider making a
contribution to Pleasant Run to help the 1,500 children families we care
for. Many of the children have no homes; no memories of joy from past
holidays. Others are from families that are struggling to provide a
healthy, happy environment but don't have the resources to make it
possible. Your contribution will make a difference in a child's life. It
may help a family stay together. It can certainly make happy holiday
memories.
A gift to Pleasant Run means the children in our care will have
presents to open. A gift means a family will have a holiday meal, cooking
utensils to prepare the meal and dishes to serve it on. Your gift will go
beyond the holiday season. It can help purchase clothing, school
supplies, books and educational tools throughout the year.
Please take a few minutes to mail a donation to Pleasant run. Let our
families and children know that you want them to have the same kinds of
memories of the holidays you will have.
We wish you and your family a new year full of joy and love.
Sincerely,
Mary Roth Executive Director
