Project Angel Heart

A Great NPO– that is worth monetary donations, and time offered. One of my favorites! Also check out he local event happening soon…

Our friend Thomas Hails died much too young of AIDS, it is OK you know his name, he has been gone a long time and his family knows I took care of him. There have been giant holes in our hearts ever since he died. This is one of the reasons we always participate in «Dining Out For Life.» The Angels took such good care of him before he passed, oh so many years ago. A simple check on him and the dropping off of food made me feel better when I couldn’t be there.
He would get a kick out of the idea that the ball-​n-​chain and I were out eating and drinking beer and toasting his name.
«Drink to me» were Pablo Picasso’s last words. Thomas was an artist and would have been down with that.
There are always people at the event who have envelopes so you can drop off an extra bit of money for the cause. I highly encourage it. If I win the lotto, this is where my money is going.

I have been volunteering for this organization through school, and I have to say I’m really impressed. Given I am not a coordinator or anything of that nature, and I’m sure that like all other businesses they are always improving, so complaints aside– wow.
I think if you look you’ll find it hard to find another organization that makes sure 92% of every dollar donated goes towards the actual project. (I shiver to think of what the coordinators make) Also the fact that they are able to attract volunteers for years shows the commitment of the people who essentially make all of that possible.
Their kitchen facility is the cleanest I have ever been in, and their alterations to the meals themselves to make sure that every clients’ dietary supplements are met is mind boggling.
If you ever feel the need to feel fulfilled and productive I would stop on by and give them 3 hours of your time.