I would like to help clarify and balance the coverage in the Magnolia News regarding "Family Matters" at Our Lady of Fatima (July 18 edition).
I work directly with the shelter project in our parish and was disappointed that the front-page article seemed to represent our efforts as a whole.
There are countless opportunities to serve not just the homeless but all poor and vulnerable in our city, and Our Lady of Fatima, as with all institutions and businesses, has limited resources. We try to be very focused so we can live up to our commitments with integrity and, of course, we all wish we could do more.
At Fatima there is a very active ministry to support the homeless shelter at St. Martin de Porres. We have almost 100 people working to donate time, money, care, food, transportation and personal care items to these men, many of whom have simply fallen on hard times.
While there is a long-term plan to end homelessness in King County, we are totally committed to contribute to the immediate needs of our homeless neighbors.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Patneaude
Magnolia
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