Winter 2008-2009: Messages of Gratitude
From those helped by Link Center Foundation’s
Emergency Winter Heating/Utility Assistance Program

Link Center Foundation would like to share these messages with our donors to whom the thanks also belong.
Your continuing support touches many lives in a very real way!


Assisted November, 2008….
88 year old widow
Porcupine District, Pine Ridge Reservation

Dear Link Center Foundation,
I am Elder. Thank you ever so much. I am really happy that you help me. I am on wheelchair. I can’t do nothing. I am 88 years old. I will be 89 on January 30th.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
God Bless Link Center Foundation and so do I.
We need help!


Assisted November, 2008….
60 year old widower with advanced diabetes and severe heart problems
Pass Creek District, Pine Ridge Reservation

To Link Center Foundation:  This is to acknowledge receipt of your most welcome assistance this past winter in helping purchase propane for me.  It came at a time when it was most needed.

Your assistance was much appreciated and I looked at it as a Christmas gift from God as it came when it was most needed and help make it much easier to endure the winter weather and cold spells that is so much in the area this time of year.

Somehow, saying thank you just doesn’t seem appropriate because so much more was done beyond the two words and heartfelt feelings really go in the words of thank you.


Assisted December, 2008
Pine Ridge District, Pine Ridge Reservation
72 year old man and his wife

To Link Center Foundation, Happy New Year Greetings!
I’m writing this letter to inform you we have received $150 worth of propane [from you].
I’m very grateful for your assistance and others that assisted and donated.  You looked out for People in need.  Like Me and My family and other families in need.
I personally appreciate your help. Someday all of you will be rewarded.
May the good Lord bless all of you.


Assisted December, 2008….
50 year old man (and wife) on disability and in renal failure
Wounded Knee District, Pine Ridge Reservation

Link Center Foundation: Thank You to You and Your Organization for helping me and my family out this winter.  It took a lot of stress off of us, as we were/are experiencing hard times as I had to bury a sister this month and then the problems that are associated, like my mother -78- became ill and landed in the hospital and is experiencing ongoing medical problems.  Which I am the only family member left, besides my kids and nieces.  I try to work but I only have limited time because I have to do dialysis every day.
Thank you again.


Assisted January, 2009….
92 year old widow
Eagle Nest District, Pine Ridge Reservation

Thank you for the propane.  I am warm now.


Assisted January, 2009….
62 year old man (and wife) on disability due to severe injuries
Eagle Nest District, Pine Ridge Reservation

Thank you very much for paying for propane.  We are grateful for your generosity and support.  Now we are warm.  Mitakuye oyasin.