Lou Buren's BLOG

Growing Up Poor: A Personal Story   You hear a lot about white privilege these days. I’ve never believed in such a thing. I don’t believe it exists. My family was poor during my childhood. My dad had a job in my memories, but he also drank up most of his earnings at the bar, and sometimes he didn’t come home for days at a time. My mom did most of the work when it came to raising us kids. There was myself and my five younger brothers. Needless to say, we were on welfare and food stamps. Our house was always a mess, and we were always wondering where our next meal was going to come from. Mom would frequent all the church emergency food banks and go stand in line for the free government cheese when it was available. The food we got from the food stamps was never enough for six boys. Sometimes relatives would drop off food for us, I remember being so hungry at times I would pray for a relative to bring us some food. That’s a terrible feeling. None of us h...

 Dear readers, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Today, I reach out to you with a heartfelt appeal to support our organization, The World Around Us (TWAU), in our mission to alleviate the suffering of hungry and homeless individuals in our communities. As you may already be aware, homelessness and food insecurity remain persistent challenges in our society. Many families and individuals are struggling to meet their basic needs, particularly in these difficult times. At TWAU, we firmly believe that everyone deserves access to adequate food and safe shelter, regardless of their circumstances. This is where your generous contributions can make a tangible difference. By donating to TWAU, you can directly impact the lives of those in need, providing them with the fundamental necessities they require to rebuild their lives. Through our well-established network and dedicated volunteers, we strive to ensure that every dollar you donate goes directly towards pro...