{"id":2142,"date":"2019-12-20T14:34:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T22:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/?p=2142"},"modified":"2023-06-26T13:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:34:20","slug":"comfort-and-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2019\/12\/20\/comfort-and-joy\/","title":{"rendered":"Comfort and joy"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is something about the holiday season that brings out the best in people.\u00a0 One of the great aspects of my role with the County is that I get glimpses of what is happening all across the County.\u00a0 Over the last week alone I\u2019ve seen many examples of Pierce County people taking care of each other.<\/p>\n

While the acts of caring and service vary greatly, the common thread is that folks are looking beyond themselves to bring a bit a joy or a moment of kindness to someone else.<\/p>\n

For example, last Saturday a local church in University Place hosted a holiday gathering for 56 families that would not otherwise have much to celebrate.\u00a0 Thanks to some amazing people \u2013 including our own Judge Jack Nevin \u2013 250 children were treated to toys, food and crafts.\u00a0 The coordination was extensive and generosity tremendous \u2013 all to live the \u201cspirit of giving\u201d to others in this holiday season.<\/p>\n

Later that day, Habitat for Humanity held a home dedication for the first home built in Tyler Court in Midland.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t been to a Habitat dedication you are missing out on a heartwarming, uplifting event.\u00a0 Congratulations to the new homeowners!<\/p>\n

Earlier\u00a0this month, a local Puyallup law firm turned their traditional Christmas party with their guests and clients into support for those less fortunate.\u00a0 They chose to scale back the festivities and add a donation to a local charity to the evening.\u00a0 At many company holiday parties, the spotlight is on the company and their work.\u00a0 But this firm used part of the evening to spotlight a local charity \u2013 letting them share their story with the guests.\u00a0 I hope this trend catches on!<\/p>\n

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints hosted a Community Christmas Concert on Sunday at its South Hill stake.\u00a0 This event brought together a variety of singing groups from all ages and arrangements from around the world. \u00a0From the Tacoma Scots Pipe Band to local high choirs, and from the PLUtonic Acapella group to the Interfaith Choir, everyone came together to share the joy of Christmas. They also used this concert as an opportunity to collect canned food donations for the Puyallup food bank!<\/p>\n

Last Saturday morning, Councilmember Dave Morell supported a very poignant tradition \u2013 Wreaths Across America<\/a>.\u00a0 At more than 2,000 cemeteries across the U.S. volunteers remembered the sacrifice of men and women of our armed forces with wreaths.\u00a0 Councilmember Morell joined in the laying of wreaths at the gravesites in the Washington Soldiers\u2019 Home Cemetery in Orting.\u00a0 What a beautiful way to say thank you.<\/p>\n

And I would be remiss if I didn\u2019t mention the personal generosity of our own employees.\u00a0 Thanks to many of you, we collected more than 1,000 lbs. of food for Emergency Food Network in our annual Army-Navy Rivalry Food Drive.\u00a0 That\u2019s something both sailors and soldiers can support!<\/p>\n

In addition, we adopted 41 families this year.\u00a0 Enjoy the photos of our elves hard at work preparing for \u201cthe big day\u201d \u2013 and sharing these gifts with our adopted family members.<\/p>\n

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There are so many ways our friends and neighbors are bringing comfort and joy to others.\u00a0 What amazing things have you seen?\u00a0 I\u2019d love to hear them!<\/p>\n

\"Bruce\"<\/p>\n

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Bruce<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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