Christen Ruiz, Development Director
Dear Friends:
Spring has a delightful allure as the season of rebirth, growth, and fragrant blossoms. As a collective, we tend to feel immense relief as we inch our way out of the dormancy of Winter. How do we express our gratitude for sunshine, budding trees, fluorescent shades of green, and the pollen blanket that coats everything in sight? Allergies aside, the ways are extensive and customized to each of us. The flexibility of gratitude is a marvel.
The last 3 years of work at the Pauli Murray Center have included substantial growth; none of which would have been possible without the support of our community. Many of you have supported us in ways beyond making a monetary donation. You have attended tours, shared your knowledge of Pauli and the Center with friends, bought Pauli candles at Bright Black., enjoyed a Sammie for (our) Cause at Common Market, and much more. These demonstrations of support have made our team feel Spring-like warmth in some of our most challenging moments.
This is why we want to say thank you. Rather than those two words in type on your screen or even on ink in your hands, we want to share our gratitude through a new system of supporter recognition. You can see more detail on our website. All support isn’t monetary yet all support is appreciated. We look forward to hosting you in a variety of ways as we continue to grow.
As we step gingerly into warmer temperatures and lighter layers, I wish you and your loved ones growth, ease, and sunlight. Thank you again for being our community.
Christen Ruiz
Executive Director
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice
