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The Poetry Writing class at the University of South Alabama has started a Poetry Project at 15 Place. Since Fall 2009, students come by once a week, and meet with those of our guests who wish to participate in a poetry writing workshop. The response was so good then, that the class decided to continue the project this semester, with the hopes of generating enough pieces to publish a book.

In the interest of generating funds for that book, Poetry Project USA is holding an event at Satori Coffee House, on Old Shell Road, TONIGHT at 6pm. There will be various readers, including some professors, as well as music – and, of course, coffee! Stop by to experience Poetry That Moves, and help support the Project!

We had a special treat yesterday at 15 Place. Twenty-eight students from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee dropped in to help out with some Spring cleaning. They are in town with their UWM campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity, participating in something called ”alternative Spring Break”.  Rather than hitting the slopes, or building sand castles at the beach, this group of students have chosen to give their free time to helping communities in need.

While they were here, the group, ranging  from Freshmen to Seniors, did a lot of the “detail” work which needs to get done, but for which we seldom have the time. Tables and chairs were turned over, the legs wiped down; the scuffmarks and even footprints that find themselves on the doors and walls were scrubbed clean; our courtyard was given a thorough going-over;  the bathrooms and showers were scrubbed CLEAN.  And, yes, they even did the windows!!  As if that wasn’t enough, for the remainder of  their week in town, they will be building a Habitat for Humanity home for a local family!

We so enjoyed having these students spend their valuable time with us – not only for their hard work, but for their wonderful attitudes and contagious spirit. The folks at Habitat for Humanity are fortunate to have such a dedicated group volunteering for them. We wish them an unforgettable experience and safe travels, and a warmer Spring when they return to Wisconsin!

It is Lent, for those of you who know what that means…the 40 days before Easter is usually spent in penance or sacrifice.  Those are words we don’t hear much anymore.  I’m suggesting a Lenten practise,   Those of you who can afford it why not  BUCK UP 15 Place?  Send one dollar to 15 North Joachim Mobile AL 36602.

With that one dollar and our grants we can serve 5 hot lunches to the homeless or do 3 loads of laundry or provide 3 showers Where else can you get a deal like that?  So  ”give up ” one bottle of water or one candy bar for Lent and Buck Up the homeless center