{"id":1636,"date":"2022-12-09T09:26:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T14:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redchairblogs.wpengine.com\/holymoly\/?p=1636"},"modified":"2022-12-09T09:26:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T14:26:12","slug":"lynchburg-cares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lynchburg.edu\/holymoly\/2022\/12\/09\/lynchburg-cares\/","title":{"rendered":"Lynchburg Cares"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a person who is influenced by many faith traditions, I find great inspiration in the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Hanh was a Buddhist monk, a spiritual mentor, a poet, and a peace activist. He was a strong believer in engaging the world to make it a better place for all beings. Though I never met Hanh, he was one of my teachers. I continue to learn from him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes when I wonder if I am able to make change in the world, I remember Thich Nhat Hanh\u2019s advice: \u201cEverything can begin with you. You are the foundation of any change that will happen in society.\u201d These words remind me of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) who once said, \u201cIf you can\u2019t feed a hundred people, feed just one.\u201d All acts born out of compassion and love, even the smallest ones, matter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One way that our University cares for others is through Lynchburg Cares. This fund, sustained by generous contributions made by faculty and staff, provides support for our University\u2019s community members when they are struggling. As a chaplain, I know the difference Lynchburg Cares has made in the lives of so many, especially when they are facing painful challenges and setbacks. This fund has helped people who were facing eviction, and it has assisted those who could not afford their electricity bills or necessary medications. Lynchburg Cares has even assisted students who were struggling to purchase textbooks. This is a fund rooted in caring for others; it demonstrates the compassionate nature of our University, our desire to make a difference.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we move into a season of giving, I ask that you, dear reader, consider contributing to Lynchburg Cares. This critical fund is dwindling, and soon we may not be able to offer much needed assistance to those who seek help. I also ask that you consider donating to our food pantry, a service that is used daily by both people within the University\u2019s community and by people who live in the city.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The way we as members of University of Lynchburg care for one another is wonderfully inspiring. Whether it is offering a friendly hello while walking across the Dell or giving a smile to someone in the cafeteria, we care. In times of need, when a member of our community is ill or is grieving, we reach out, and we offer care. That is who we are as Hornets. That is what makes our University such a special place. Please consider donating to Lynchburg Cares. Each donation will truly make a difference. You may find more information concerning this program under the images in the body of this email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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