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We would like your help in purchasing new Native American Children's Books from our wish list on Amazon.com. If you would like to buy a book we would ask that you go to Amazon through the Pathways to Spirit web site because then you will not only buy us a book but Amazon will give us a donation for your purchase. In order to do that, click on the "Shop" link at the top of any page. Then scroll down and find the Amazon box. Click there. Once on the Amazon Home Page, follow the blue bar at the top to "Gifts and Wish Lists" --click there. At that page look to the right where you will see "Find Someone's Wish List". Type in Pathways to Spirit and the entire list of desired books will appear.

We are also in need of carpeting for the concrete floor in the building. The cost is approximately $450. We also must do some electrical work so financial donations but check or Pay Pal are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for all your support for Children's Library.

For many years Pathways to Spirit was receiving approximately $400 every quarter from our Albertsons Community Partner card program. About a year ago, Albertson sold many of its stores and the new corporate owners took a very long time to reinstate this progam. Many of you have the old Community Partner Cards that no longer are valid.

We are asking that all who were part of the Community Partner Program or for all who would like to be a Community Partner to write, call or email us for your new cards.

Each time you shop for groceries or pharmacy if you show your Community Partner Card, Pathways to Spirit receives a percentage of your purchase. This is such an easy way to give to us without using any extra money. Remember, you must get your FREE card from us.

Let's get that dollar amount back up there again. Many thanks to all our supporters.

On February 16th, the Pathways volunteers loaded the gift of the Erie, Colorado Children's Library onto our semi. It was an amazing day as we drove up to this lovely little children's library and really set our eyes on the gift we were receiving. We wish to once again, thank the Library Board for choosing us to be the recipients of their library. We were told that a woman had spent 11 years putting this little library together. It was obvious how much love was in and around this building. They generously gave us not only the books, but the entire contents down to the last pencil and pen.

Next task - moving it to the town of Porcupine on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. We have the building and it needs some tender care. We are heading to the reservation on March 16th with the library and lots of building supplies to remodel the area of the school where the library for the community will be housed.

At this time we would appreciate donations for this remodeling. We also would appreciate the help of carpenter and electricians. We have been given a space that is around the same size as the building it came from. We are trying to raise $5000 for this project. Can you help?

Also, we are in process of receiving a list of Native American Books for children and when that list is available we will be passing it on to all of you in the hopes that you will purchase a few of these books for the library.

Also, several librarians have come forth and will be guiding the training of 3 people in the community to run the library.

When all is in place, there will be a Grand Opening Celebration for the community led by the community and spiritual leaders. We hope to make it a very grand celebration for the children.

We appreciate your support --financially or with your expertise.