Peggy Chalich Head Shaving
My connection to Peace House is personal but my commitment to assisting the homeless is global.
My initial connection to Peace House Community began with a family member that was experiencing homelessness. My cousin Mitchell had a hard life. He found himself homeless from time to time and found basic needs and mental health assistance from facilities on several occasions over the years. It wasn’t until he found Peace House that he found a purpose, something he had not felt since his youth. He found a community where he felt safe, truly accepted, and for the first time in his adult life, he felt he had something worthwhile to contribute to society. Peace House allowed him to thrive, to the best of his ability.
I have been involved in numerous fundraisers to support initiatives I wholeheartedly believe in. While living in Canada for several years, I met many people that shaved their heads to raise funds. It is a very common practice in Canada that started as a way to support cancer research and show solidarity with those that lost their hair through cancer treatment. The practice then spread to other causes throughout the community where I lived. I liked the idea of showing solidarity while raising funds and I have successfully used this method several times for various fundraising efforts.
I have supported Peace House for many years, out of solidarity for their mission and gratitude for providing a community for Mitch to thrive. As we approach the 40th Anniversary of all that Peace House has meant to this community and the many individuals they have served over these last 40 years, I have decided to once again shave my head in solidarity and support for their mission. At a time when the services provided by Peace House are needed more than ever, I am asking you to join me by sponsoring this fundraising effort. No donation is too small, and together we can make a big difference. You can sponsor by donating at any time before I shave my head on June 30 (put a note in the Comments/Tribute box to let us know this is for her fundraiser).
Thank you in advance for your support and solidarity!