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For Derek King and many like him, Mary’s Kitchen is a sanctuary.
King, who has been homeless for nearly a decade, found Mary’s Kitchen in Orange when he had reached his limit. Physically and spiritually malnourished, he was ready to give up.
Mary’s Kitchen provided him with food, a shower and clothing. It helped restore something that many homeless people have had to relinquish: Dignity.
He found meaning again, in the relationships he made and the spirituality fostered by the nonprofit’s leadership. “There’s times when the fear of living for nothing will strangle you,” King said.
For Derek King and many like him, Mary’s Kitchen is a sanctuary.
King, who has been homeless for nearly a decade, found Mary’s Kitchen in Orange at a time when he had reached his limit. Physically and spiritually malnourished, he was ready to give up.
Mary’s Kitchen provided him with food, a shower and clothing. It helped restore something that many homeless people have had to relinquish while living on the street dignity.
He found meaning again, in the relationships he made and the spirituality fostered by the nonprofit’s leadership.
“There’s times when the fear of living for nothing will strangle you,” King said during an interview this week at Mary’s Kitchen.
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Get the scoop on fire safety: Orange Fire Dept., Dunkin’ Donuts partner for ice cream social >The Orange Fire Department is teaming up with the Dunkin’ Donuts location in the Hannaford Plaza for an ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday to teach children about fire safety and prevention. Staff Photo/Chris Larabee
Published: 7/8/2021 1:58:29 PM
ORANGE The Orange Fire Department is teaming up with the Dunkin’ Donuts location in the Hannaford Plaza for a community-oriented event on Saturday to teach youngsters the importance of fire safety and prevention.
The two are co-sponsoring an ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m., during which time firefighters will be on hand to answer questions about fire safety. Ice cream cones will be $1 for children.