by Martha Sheldon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woman’s Society met on\nJuly 15 at the home of Helen Clarkson. Theresa Oleksiw brought us an\ninspiring and insightful program on her leading to improve the amount and\napproach to food stamp programs for those in need. The average food stamp\namount is $3.00 a day, which is an amount set back in the 1950s. With the help\nof a NEYM Legacy grant and Portland Friends Meeting she is working on a book of\nstories and experiences, and to lobby for better programs and lead awareness\nand support workshops. She asked the group to reflect on what we think\nand believe about food stamps. Theresa’s program was greatly appreciated\nby the group for the insights and awareness gained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In business, the minutes and treasurer\u2019s\nreport were read and approved, along with a discussion on our monthly Tedford\nmeals. We ended our time together with a most delightful table of refreshments\nmade by Helen and Joyce and lively conversations following up on the topics\npresented earlier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
by Martha Sheldon Woman’s Society met on July 15 at the home of Helen Clarkson. Theresa Oleksiw brought us an inspiring and insightful program on her leading to improve the amount and approach to food stamp programs for those in … Continue reading