In the midst of our holiday projects, we were honored to receive a grant from a very generous organization. The Residents of Old Wilmington (ROW) had given us a grant in the Fall to be used to purchase protein for our guests. Recently, they presented The Sister Isaac Center with additional funds to help purchase additional much-needed food for our guests.
This added support allows us to further strengthen our food program by ensuring our guests have access to ample, nutritious food close to home—helping to ease stress and improve their day-to-day well-being. ROW has worked diligently with us to support food security for residents in our community, and their generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We are truly grateful.
In December, we were the recipients of hundreds of pairs of Bombas socks thanks to Steve Lambros at https://diamondcateringservices.com/ and Todd Deisler of https://brighterstarthealth.com/. Diamond Food Enterprises prides itself on its ties to the community; through its connection to the local Bombas distributor, it’s helped donate thousands of pairs of socks to local nonprofits. Thanks to Steve, our guests’ feet will be warm this winter season! And many thanks to Todd for making the connection for us!
The awareness of and commitment to the needs of our community shown by these two organizations is one of the many reasons Wilmington is such a wonderful place to live and do business. We are deeply grateful for their continued attention to the challenges facing our neighbors and sincerely thank them for their ongoing support and partnership.
TIME MARCHES ON:
As we enter 2026, we will celebrate our 40th year as an outreach program. As mentioned in last weekend’s column, I will be leading this incredible organization moving forward. Following in the footsteps of Sr. Isaac and Mary Ann Kotas, I recognize that I have very big shoes to fill—and I am deeply grateful for the foundation they have built.
I humbly ask that you keep me, our volunteers, and our guests in your prayers. May we continue to see the face of God in one another and in those we are privileged to serve.
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