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Tents In Memory Of Jordan Campaign

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Dear Family and Friends,

It is with a heavy heart that we recognize the upcoming 1 year anniversary of losing Jordan Christopher Blaauw. April 17, 2017 will always be the day that our world was shattered and our lives irrevocably changed. This last year has been the most difficult year that our family has ever faced. We miss Jordan more than words can express but we try and live each day honoring him, remembering him and loving him. We have committed to honor him every single year in April with a loving act of kindness in his memory. This year we have committed to helping the homeless in Kent County.

Jordan was extremely compassionate about the homeless population in Kent County. On any given day you could find Jordan giving to the homeless by donating his time at Degage, purchasing meals, giving clothing and blankets, playing music, carrying on a conversation and educating those around him to the needs of the homeless. Jordan saw the value in all human life, particularly the most vulnerable among us. It’s only fitting that on the upcoming 1 year anniversary of Jordan’s passing that we commit to honor his memory and legacy by campaigning for the needs of the homeless in Kent County.

You can help us honor Jordan's life by making a donation to our Tents In Memory Of Jordan campaign for the amazing organization Unlimited Alternatives.

Unlimited Alternatives is a drop in center in Kent County, MI. It is a place for acceptance, friendship and growth. Our primary goal is to aid recovery by helping those living with a mental health issues or substance use disorder to regain whatever was lost in the onset of their mental health issues and substance use disorders. We offer education, activities, and peer support that encourage productivity, community inclusion, and independence in individuals actively aspiring for a quality life. “Quality” is defined differently from one individual to the next. Whether it is owning your own home, reacquiring your own guardianship or getting out of the house for the first time this week, we help those individuals meet those goals setting them on the path to recovery one step at a time.

Wendy recently had the privilege of meeting and speaking with Sara Schade the Director of Unlimited Alternatives. Sara expressed an urgent need of any donations, especially tent donations. Many of Unlimited Alternative members are currently experiencing homelessness and need shelter.

You will be celebrating the legacy of Jordan’s life, while at the same time helping give to those in need.

To make a donation in honor of Jordan:
-You can order a tent directly from our Amazon wish list at http://a.co/geyw5Xn and have a tent shipped directly to our house *I've selected a $20 tent in order to get as many affordable tents as possible
- You can purchase a tent yourself or donate a used tent and either mail or drop off a tent directly to Unlimited Alternatives 321 Fuller Ave ne Grand Rapids MI 49503 US Phone: 1-616-235-9529
-You can send check, cash or a money order (made out to John or Wendy Botts) to 1329 Thomas St Se Grand Rapids, MI 49506 and all monies will be used to purchase tents from Amazon (we have Amazon Prime and therefore receive free S&H from Amazon)
- You can donate to our campaign GoFundMe. All monies will go towards the purchase of tents

As we approach the 1 year anniversary of losing Jordan we are reminded of the quote from Annie Roiphe; Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life. We hope to continue to honor Jordan in the remaking of our life without him and keep his memory alive.

Thank you for making a long lasting contribution to fight homelessness on behalf of Jordan and helping us keep his memory alive.

With Love,
John, Wendy, Gershom, Jason and Elaina

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Wendy Botts
Organizer
Grand Rapids, MI

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