A couple of great links about work in the community

I came across both of these this week, and liked what I saw in both:

1. A few vignettes on how the internet has helped 6 people on the street: http://www.ranker.com/list/6-awesome-homeless-people-saved-by-the-internet/joanne
2. The Bicycle Shop - a Whatcom County non-profit that is using as a place for kids to learn responsibility and healthy living.  I really admire what they got going, and will inquire to see if can be of assistance for weekend rides.

Health Services On Reservation

I was pointed to an interesting article about the state of health services: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ib68vdWk5593qkAQFLj5-f1k9GnwD98QK5NO0. It's well worth the read and stirs compassions for the Natives among in the US. It helped me glimpse of how much on the fringe Natives are in some cases. It made me wonder what things are like for the local Lummi reservation in Whatcom County. I look forward to finding out when we return.