By Natalie Bryant-Rizzieri | Founder & Executive Director
Dear friends,
Thank you for your loyal support of our residents. We have an autumn newsletter with news of our summer, the story of our new resident, and invitations to a few events. Please find the newsletter attached and enjoy an excerpt here:
In July of 2013, Arsen was welcomed into our home after the death of both parents.
A Place to Heal, Live, Love
Arsen is our most recent resident; his story is different than most of our residents. After hearing about him and spending time with him, we quickly realized that he belongs with Warm Hearth. Arsen is in his 30s and lived with his parents most of his life. He was well-cared for. When they died, he lived alone for a time. There was no one who could care for him. He was not able to thrive on his own due to a pervasive developmental disability.
Arsen’s cousin from Moscow found Warm Hearth and approached us about providing a home for him. He has been living with us since July and while we have a lot to offer him, it is still not the same as a parent’s love. We hope to give him a safe place to heal and a lifetime home.
Our desire is that he soon find companionship with our residents and staff and grow in new ways through our life skills and vocational programs, therapy sessions and gentle way of life. At the same time, we look forward to what he has to teach us and give us, knowing he will become a part of us, changing us as well.
Sincerely,
Natalie (for us all)
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