Lydia's House

One of our Associate Volunteers, Janet comes to us through the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, a great organization that pairs volunteers with local non-profits. We couldn’t be luckier than to be paired with Janet! Every Thursday she can be found hard at work, having quickly mastered the ins and outs of life here. Even knee surgery and jury duty could not keep her away for long. She keeps us organized in our office, clean and tidy in our living space, and is a trustworthy presence to guests and staff alike! Not to mention, everyone has second and third helpings whenever Janet

April e-Newsletter 2015

We at Lydia’s House are soaking up the beauty that is the Norwood community! Our neighbors, those who worship and work here, and those just passing through all contribute to the growing, changing heart of our city. A big thank you to all who made this event possible and who walked with us despite the cold. We are excited to continue to Walk the Wood. Join us next time: upcoming dates are April 18, May 16, and June 20 all at 1:30pm at Norwood Middle School.

Thank you to the groups that helped us prepare our yards for Spring! It was tough work, and these folks were out in the rain (and thankfully, later the sun) chopping, weeding, shoveling, you name it. A special shout out to the men of the Xavier Center for Faith and Justice, Xavier Navigators, Common Ground, and the St. Monica-St. George Confirmation group.

Thank you to all who participated in the community forum last week! It was a great opportunity to hear stories of a wide variety of those who live, work, worship, spend money, and raise children in Norwood. We heard from community leaders planned the event and have been working hard organizing citizens, praying, naming the challenges, and planning next steps. Attendees had the opportunity to break into small groups for sharing their own experiences and visions for the future of the city. We also shared food and conversation after the event, and many participants decided to commit to further action