February 17, 2005

To Ms. Joanne Tanner, the Rev. Charles Chan, the Rev. Dr. Peregrine Murphy, the Rev. Timothy Holder, and the Rt. Rev. Mark Sisk, Bishop of New York.

Blessings to you! I hope that this letter finds you in good spirits and filled with hope for the challenges ahead of us all in 2005 as we continue to care for children and youth at risk.

I am pleased to be able to send to each of you a check for $500 from “The Blessing Cup” to help support your ongoing and vital ministries for children/young people. You may use the money to support whichever program or children are most in need within your organization.

Please know that the Board of Directors joins with me in ongoing support for your ministry during these difficult times. We know the financial realities facing churches and non-profit organizations that are suffering cut-backs at a time when generosity is most needed. Our hope is that you will be encouraged and strengthened by the small ways in which The Blessing Cup can remind you of the great needs which you are meeting in the lives of those who are so very vulnerable: our children and youth.

Thank you for your ongoing perseverance and commitment to your ministries.

In peace,

The Rev. Canon Hannah P. Anderson