Another victory for the Army of Good, Rachel Barlow informs me that she has received donations for the $1,200 she needs to put together 90 art kits for the refugee children at RISSE, the Refugees and Immigrant Support Services of the Emmaus Methodist Church in Albany, N.Y. (Rachel has also put together 50 additional creativity and art kits for refugee children in other parts of New York State under the auspices of the U.S. Committee on Refugees And Immigration (UCSCRI).)

These kits, assembled by Barlow, an author, painter and illustrator, are designed to boost confidence, find voice, reduce stress, promote creativity. I will visit the kids who are using them and take some photos. Thank you so much,  you are an Army Of Good, you have done real good.

I hope to continue supporting Rachel’s wonderful art kits program as she expands it. You can follow the campaign and support it here. And thank you. It feels so much better to do good than to argue. These children have suffered enough, it is time to support them and help them through one of the most difficult transitions of their lives.

Your generosity has helped to do that. Thanks also to Rachel Barlow, a beautiful spirit and a gifted artist. You can follow her work at rachelbarlow.com