Greetings,

I can’t believe that the 2008 grant period is at its end.  I have been honored to represent our group as liaison to the 55 Kip Center this past year.  Here is a portion of a note that Peggy Letsche sent me with the 4th quarter financial report.

 “I can’t begin to thank you for the impact your grant had on our organization and the lives of the many women we were able to help this year.  We have now partnered with St. Mary Hospital, Passaic and they will continue to provide programs for us on a monthly basis.  Our Kip Kares support group will continue to meet in 2009 and thanks to the Kip Kares and the Caring for You outreach, we have exceeded our goal of new members who have enrolled in our computer class, fitness class and support groups.  They have also become active participants in the center helping with our holiday festival and open house.”

I hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday season.

 Cathy Lowden