December 21, 2011

Reflections from 2011 to 2012

December 17, 2011

As we come to the end of another year and
I reflect on our work, I am so moved by the
experiences we are so privileged to share
with many many people. First and foremost
the families, who allow us into their homes.
They share their lives, memories, longings and
aspirations so generously. The volunteers, who
bring their wonderful qualities in the [...]


“As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression.
In both instances there is a twilight when everything remains
seemingly unchanged and it is in such twilight that we all
 must be most aware of change in the air – however slight -
lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness.”
-William O. Douglas, judge (1898-1980)

August 2, 2011

The summer holidays have arrived, and so has our summer scheme! We had a fantastic trip to Odds Farm on 28th July and our families had lots of fun… as you can see!

April 3, 2011

Poverty is the worst form of violence.
Mohandas Gandhi


Guest Blog – Anne Heath – volunteer & vice chair


” I don’t want to knock Comic Relief – in fact I still have my certificate supporting the very first one and have continued ever since. But £80million+……
I don’t want to compare levels of deprivation. You can’t, but I do know that Church Street and Queens Park where we work here in Westminster have amongst [...]

Seasons Greetings from Timmy and Home-Start Westminster

December 1, 2010

Giving


“If you have much, give of your wealth; If you have little, give of your heart”  Arab Proverb
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” Albert Camus

When People Start Thinking About Philanthropy-It Can Change Communities


In the book “Owning your Shadow” by Robert A. Johnson he tells one of Jung’s favorite stories which goes something like this. The water of life bubbled up and made itself known at an artesian well and flowed without effort or limit. People came and drank and were nourished since it was pure and clear [...]