June 2025
The May 17 bombing of the American Reproductive Centers clinic was a bit 'close to home' for us... just a few hundred feet away. While our office did sustain some damage, it wasn't nearly as bad as some of our neighbors. Most of all I am relieved that none of our volunteers were in the office at the time.
It is comforting to see such an incredible response, not only by the City and our tremendous public safety team, but also by the community itself, as it rallies to help those most affected. Truly, there are Angels among us.
I would like to remind you that AAP - Food Samaritans also relies on Angels – the Jeannette Rockefeller Angel Program – to sustain its nutritional support program. Individuals or couples may pledge annual contributions starting at $2,500 per year. Named in honor of philanthropist and activist Jeannette Rockefeller, who helped establish the organization, the Angel Program is the heart of AAP.
As we head into the summer months I hope you'll consider a donation to help us through. It's the most challenging time for our clients, many of whom have to cope with higher utility bills, putting more of a squeeze on their already very low incomes. AAP's food voucher distribution is always essential for them, but even more so in the summer. I hope you'll consider a donation of any amount to help keep the program going.
Sincerely,
Mark Anton
C.E.O./Executive Director