And my neighbors who are cold, wet, hungry, and overwhelmed…are now happy that their humble little refuge — where love gets traction, and prayers are answered — will stay in business.

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And now, I get to partner with the wonderful network of volunteers and caring people who run the Lynnwood Hygiene Center. And — thanks to $400K in community donations — there is funding to develop the center through capital improvements.

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So, I purchased the center and the land it sits on — the best $2 million I can imagine spending.

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It's an invisible need… an invisible center… helping invisible people. Meanwhile, I’m haunted by the invisible impact of the insatiable greed that’s so widespread (and sadly, celebrated) in our multi-millionaire and billionaire class.

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And tragically, once a center like this is gone, it’s hard to imagine it popping up somewhere else in these NIMBY times.

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For an entire community of my down-and-out neighbors, this hygiene center is the only place to take a shower, wash clothes, repair a bike, or get a sweater, blanket, or hot meal…while also enjoying a little bit of community.

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Then, about a month ago, I learned that the only hygiene center in my neighborhood was being shut down. The property was being sold...destined to be developed.

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This is my Christmas gift to my homeless neighbors, to the volunteers who get great joy from helping them…and, yes, to myself. Merry Christmas to all!

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This just warms my heart and soul. Thank you for your generosity and caring for those who need it the most. The best feel good message!

Dogs are so forgiving ♥️

Best news!

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These individuals making these decisions about healthcare are fortunate to have a extremely generous healthcare from the government. How about they be treated the same as the average citizen. And they probably have no understanding of healthcare.

History repeats and we need to stay vigilant! It takes each of us to save our democracy.