On December 23, Golden Year 3 (2006), initiates from Oregon Center provided services at a local community kitchen called the Blanchet House and also at a shelter for abused children. Both adults and children felt Master’s great unconditional love, especially since it occurred right before Christmas.

At Blanchet House we offered 280 delicious meals, with cookies, pies and cakes, and additional vegan cookies to take with them for later. As well, each of these homeless friends received an Alternative Living gift bag filled with a sweatshirt, cotton socks and Supreme Master Television post cards. As meals for the homeless are done on a monthly basis by the Oregon Center, initiates are very well trained in preparing and organizing the event. The entire experience was filled with a happy festive atmosphere and many of them commented that the food was so good. For those that inquired about Master, we provided brief introductions of Her and also told them that they could receive more of Master’s information through the SMTV flyers. One homeless man shouted Master’s name with joy as he walked out of the door. From his happy voice, we could feel his gratitude to Master, which made us feel good also.

Around 4 o’clock in the afternoon, some initiates headed toward Yolanda House, a shelter for abused children and homeless or abused mothers. This was our first visit. Prior to the coming, staff at the shelter provided a list of favorite foods and a children’s wish list for Christmas presents. Initiates prepared all the requested foods, vegetarian style, and purchased presents for the children according to the list, like bicycles, scooters, tennis shoes, Master’s cartoon books, children books, play station, games and many brand new warm clothes. In addition, beautiful Christmas gift bags containing sweat shirts, scarves, money and Master’s books were given to all moms.

Due to the unfortunate family situations, the adults hardly smiled and the children didn’t seem to be lively either. As soon as we started to serve the vegetarian food, smiles appeared on their faces and the kids started to walk around. Some children even came to the kitchen to ask for their favorite foods. Receiving the Christmas gifts was everyone’s happiest moment! They couldn’t wait to open up their gift packages. The little girl who received a brand new bicycle jumped and shouted with joy when she saw her dream gift. It was exactly what she had wished for when asked what gift she’d like Mrs. Santa (Master) to give her. Her 10-year old brother also received his dream present: a scooter. Her two-year old and 4-month old little sisters also received warm clothing and toys. Their mother was moved to tears.

A young lady opened up her scarf and one sister helped her to put it on and showed her different ways of wearing it. When the lady saw how pretty she looked with the beautiful scarf, she smiled beautifully as if she began to see hope in her life again. Another lady examined her gifts then carefully put them back into the gift bag. She then took out Master’s book and started to read it. Initiates spent about two hour and a half at the shelter and the atmosphere was filled with love and joy.

We know the hearts of these less fortunate people are comforted from Master’s blessing, which will carry them through all the difficult moments in life.

Dear Oregon Center, The clients and staff were overwhelmed with your group’s kindness and genuine warmth. They talked about it for several days. The poinsettias are still there to remind us. Thank you from all of Yolanda House. Shelly Massarello YWCA of Greater Portland Yolanda House Program Coordinator

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