I am writing to you today to share a story that weighs heavily on my heart and for an urgent need for your help.
I am asking for your immediate assistance to feed our neighbors facing hunger. It’s a critical time at All Community Outreach (ACO) and in Collin County as the holidays approach.
Today I got a hug that I didn’t even know that I needed. As I sat in my office pouring over reports and preparing for our upcoming Board of Directors meeting, one of our case directors came into my office in tears and asked for a hug. I was expecting the worst and said, “Oh my gosh- WHAT’S WRONG?!” She said, “No, nothing, this hug is for you.”
She had just come from Walmart where she purchased an air mattress for a grandmother that had come into ACO for assistance. This elderly woman was giving her bed to her grandchildren that she was attempting to raise, house, clothe and feed while also caring for her daughter on palliative care and living on a ventilator. This grandmother was painfully sleeping on the floor every night.
Author and leadership expert Simon Sinek said, “Greatness happens when the person with the wild imagination collaborates with the person who knows how to get things done.”
In 2024 thus far, ACO staff have certainly demonstrated that those words are true. So many positive changes are happening at lightning speed to get things done in all our locations.
This email, “ACO ENEWS” goes out monthly to more than 10K donors, volunteers and ACO friends in our community. Over the years it has proven to be an invaluable communication tool. Please know how much I appreciate your time to read my messages.
When I ask you for donations, I am amazed at your response. I don’t ask lightly. When ACO puts out a call for community support it is because we need you.
Our new resale store is open and filled with wonderful home decor, clothing, books, and treasures. Thanks to our community for providing household donations, we continue to grow our customer base, which in turn generates funds for ACO’s programs and services.
With the grand opening of ALL COMMUNITY OUTREACH RESALE behind us, many are asking “what now?” Well, I am so glad that you asked. We have more exciting news as we continue with phase 2 of expansion plans.