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November 30, 2020 | Tami Bonner
By Robbie Goldman
Our waiter came over at the end of the meal and asked if we would like dessert. Glancing around the table I said with fatherly confidence, “Not tonight.” With a persuasive urge the waiter responded, “Are you sure?” followed by a long pause. He then quietly shared, “Another guest in the restaurant has already paid for your meal tonight and they insist I persuade all of you to have dessert as well.”

We will never forget that dinner and the unexpected dessert, but most of all, we remember the tug on our hearts that was created by a stranger's generosity. We felt the desire to pass on the generosity that we felt in that moment.

Fundraising relies on this same spirit of generosity. As each year comes to a close, we begin to anticipate the needs of the upcoming year and finalize the current year's obligations for Dry Bones. I understand the general funding overview but am thankful that several other very gifted and loving people on our staff and board keep track of the details. They steward the gifts given to Dry Bones in the most beautiful way, and I am so thankful for their ministry.  Read More

Hope

November 4, 2020 | David Taylor I was thumbing through my journal this morning, a journal that I kept in 2017 while hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. I had recorded a verse that my friend Daniel had quoted to me that day during some conversation that I can’t really remember. It is a beautiful piece of poetry found in the fifth chapter of Romans. “But we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us.” I really like this quote.  It affirms, in powerful ways, the prayer that Dry Bones has been praying over this whole season. “Welcome, welcome, welcome, we welcome everything that comes to us today, for we know if it is for our healing…”  We acknowledge what happens in this world as it is, refinement. Without suffering there can be no growth. Without growth we have trouble finding reason to hope for anything better, more beautiful, or exciting. We drift into a depression as we forget who we are. If life were to become void of suffering we would find ourselves without the motivation to live and live to the fullest. We would cease to seek out good. Our lack of suffering would then seem to produce suffering.  Read More

Together From A Distance – 2020 Virtual Fundraising Celebration!

September 7, 2020 | Tami Bonner Come one, come all from wherever you are to this year's Dry Bones Annual Fundraising Event! Not only will we raise funds to continue our important work among young people experiencing homelessness, but we will get to connect with you, our Dry Bones community. Tune in LIVE! You will be inspired through stories of life change, given a chance to ask questions during a live panel, participate in drawings for great prizes, and ultimately be drawn more deeply into the mission of Dry Bones. We hope to "see" you there!

Register Today!

Want to create even more impact? Create a Fundraising Team!

Create a team and choose the fundraising goal that you want to achieve.  You can even gather your team and watch the live event together (social distanced of course).  We will help you make it a fun night to remember with food, host boxes, swag bags and tickets for the live drawings.  
Virtual Fundraiser Participation Levels 2020
All ticket drawings will take place at the live event, must be present to win! 
Shocked Paparazzi

Shocked But Now I See – You’re With Us

September 7, 2020 | Matt Wallace “Oh, I see! They’re with you, right?” “Pardon?” I said.  “That man and that woman over there. They’re taking pictures of us. Well, they’re taking pictures of you helping us poor people, right? Are they your camera crew or somethin'?”  “Oh. No. I don’t. Well, I don't know those people. They're not with me. They are definitely taking pictures of us though. Hmm.” My new young friend "Josh" yelled, “Why don’t you come across the street so that you can get that camera right in my face? How about you come closer so that you can get better pics of us poor homeless people? Come on over. You don't have to hide!” He cursed under his breath as he claimed a blanket, a coat, a warm beanie, and some food from my car. Before sauntering off, he murmured, “Well, I’m glad they’re not with you. Thank you for the supplies.”  I had never met Josh before today. There were others at his camp that I did know, but he was new. I assured him that I would never take photos of him like that. Never. I think he believed me? Read More