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Welcome to our US Virgin Island readers...

Happy 6th Anniversary,

Mary's Family!

BRING CANNED FOOD TO EVERY RESPITE DAY!

October 11th, Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Nokesville, VA We made apple pies and the church donated 6 apple pies to a food bank in Manassas. Mary's Family, with the help of mom Kelly Odum, will be donating more baked goods to various food pantries and banks around the region. Thank you, Dominion Valley Women's Club for all your help and friendship.

November 8th respite, Warrenton United Methodist Church We baked pumpkin bread and pie, and donated much of it to an assisted living site and to The Haven, a facility for families in need of emergency shelter. We also donated canned food to the church for the 3rd Saturday food distribution.

December 6th, Christ Episcopal, Winchester. Baking our Famous Lace Christmas cookies. We will also bring blankets, pillows, canned food, juices and winter coats to respite.

December 13th, Church of the Holy Word, Dunn Loring. Cookies! This Episcopal church will be hosting people who are homeless from Dec 14th-21st. Please bring coats, blankets, canned food and boxed juices and toiletries. We will also be making our annual fleece scarves. And gifts for our children to give during the holidays.

Mary's Family is providing childcare for an autism support group in Winchester. Essential Pieces meets every Thursday evenings to discuss autism and the effect it has on family. This 8 week seminar has a waiting list.

MEDIA:

Martha was on Country Classics radio to discuss Mary's Family's 6th Anniversary and disability in Virginia.

Please remember that all Mary's Family events are smoke-free, including all outdoor activities, camping and respite days. If you continue to smoke and want to quit, please call our office. We would be pleased to purchase patches, pay for doctor bills, anything to get you to quit smoking. You have children with special needs - they need you.