Let’s help Lexington strengthen families in 2011

January 5, 2011 thenestlexington

What would you like to see the city of Lexington do in 2011 to help strengthen all of its families? The staff of The Nest has been pondering this subject as we move into the new year with optimism. Here are some thoughts from staff member Elizabeth Morton, counselor.

Lexington provides an extraordinary amount of support to Lexington families in matters of food, shelter, counseling, childcare, places of worship and entertainment, education, transportation, health and healthcare, to name a few. The organizations that provide many of these services for free or minimal cost are often nonprofits that barely hang on themselves. Yet the staff and donors continue giving with a much bigger picture in mind…that of a world free from abuse, neglect, starvation, homelessness and rich in compassion and service.

In Lexington, this looks like counseling and child care at The Nest, homeless shelters at the Salvation Army and Catholic Action Center, free transportation on LexTran for domestic violence survivors, food boxes at God’s Pantry and hot meals in more than 10 locations county-wide, in-home parenting services from the HANDS program and so much more. When corporate, federal and family budgets are being cut the demand for these sorts of nonprofit services increases often as their funding dries up.

In 2011, Lexington can make the world a better place by nurturing and supporting the many groups in our town who already give so much, so freely. In 2011, Lexington’s citizens, businesses, government, students, workers and visitors, everyone who makes this such a dynamic city, can volunteer time and resources, give money, food, furniture, coats and household items to organizations who serve our community. If you are receiving services, thank the people and groups who are giving to you and pass-on the generosity in some way.

Everyone has something to give and offer. Be generous. Be intentional. What you do matters.

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