We don’t always know why someone chooses to donate to the work accomplished at Helping Services. We don’t always know why people give year after year. But we do know it’s quite a struggle to effectively show the depth of our appreciation for that kind of commitment.
We do have one special couple, however, who have been funding the work of our agency for twenty-five years. Every month and sometimes more than that, they sit down, make out a check, and put it in the mail. We admire them for their consistent giving because it plays a vital role in our ability to provide services to those who need them.
Recently we asked the Streets, “Why?” Not because we don’t think we deserve or need their gifts, but so we can understand and make sure we’re fulfilling their hopes as a donor. Here’s what this lovely couple had to say:
“Put very simply, we support (and have supported) Helping Services because we like what they do. Whether working with victims of abuse, persons at risk, persons seeking a better lifestyle, etc., every person is seen as an individual of value, with abilities and possibilities to discover and develop. Helping Services’ programs also grow and change to meet new needs as they come along. The direction and responsibilities of our own lives have prevented active participation (e.g., mentoring, counseling, etc.), but we can certainly support those programs and people who work to provide a better life for others.”
-Bob and Joyce Street
How would you respond to that answer? See what we’re up against? How do you thank people who are consistently generous, actively passionate, and faithfully concerned with bettering the lives of others? It’s a task we are glad to take on, and hope we can favorably complete.
Thank you to our donors, especially Mr. and Mrs. Street, for your consistent generosity and role in helping others improve their own lives.
Making a monthly donation for the work going on at Helping Services can be very easy. Through our secure online website, we’ve got many options to help you customize your gift and giving style. Ready to look at donating monthly?
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Street. Your gifts make a lot of good happen.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Street,
Thank you for 25 years of unselfish giving, caring and support. You have helped our agency to continue to strive for our mission and to provide communities that are safe and healthy places to live and grow.
God Bless You,
Sincerely,
Ellen Krogmann
Mentoring Coordinator
Mentoring Connection for Delaware County
Mr. & Mrs. Street,
Because of your generosity, thousands of peoples lives have been enriched. Thank you for helping our children and our communities.
Sincerely,
Susan K. McMillan
Northeast Iowa Helping Services Board of Directors
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Street for your continued support of Helping Services. Knowing that you share our passion for the children and communities we work with inspires me to do more!
Sincerely,
Stacie M. Schroeder
Fayette County SPF SIG Coordinator
Helping Services for Northeast Iowa
Mr and Mrs Street,
Not only does your faithful gift every month help the people and communities we serve, it also is a boost to the staff at Helping Services. We know that there are faithful givers out there who care about healthy families and communities as much as we do.
You give us hope and we thank you.
Linda Watson
Bob and Joyce, it is wonderful to have you as friends of Helping Services. It was nice, too, to visit with you recently. It had been too long since our last time together. Blessings. Dave
God bless you Mr and Mrs Street! The world needs more people like you! Thank you for all you have done for Helping Services!
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Street,
Your support and generosity for our mission is greatly appreciated. It is because of people like you who show they care that more people can be reached with our message. Thanks so much for everything.
Geri Buelow
Certified Prevention Specialist
Helping Services for NE Iowa
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Street,
Your generosity and passion for Helping Services is greatly appreciated. Thank you for being a part of helping to make our communities safer. You are an encouragement and inspiration to us all.
Ryan Cooper
Project Director
Valley Community Coalition