When the call for volunteers went out from DASweden for a ‘Day of Service’ honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I thought, ‘What better 60th Birthday gift can I give to my adopted city than a couple of mornings painting a
room in the Stadsmission Bostället, brightening up the lives of the formerly homeless residents?’ Kalyani, Joanne and I stretched our muscles and braved the ever present threat of spotted skin and clothes as we rolled over the Grey and Yellow walls of the TV room with brighter off-white. Residents were scheduled to apply the third coat when we discovered that the two coats didn’t quite mask the stronger underlying colors. There just may be another room waiting for you!

Other volunteer projects were discussed including one that would pair native English speakers with children from immigrant families who want to improve their verbal and written English skills. This is tremendously important to 7th-9th graders who need to do well in English to enter a gymnasium (High School), especially those which emphasize English.

Bruce Morris

Program:
Keeping in line with President Obama’s Call to Service and a National Service Day on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, the Democrats Abroad Sweden Stockholm Chapter will perform our day of service on Stockholm’s south side.

Over two days we will help the residents of the Stadmissonen Bostället at Högbergsgatan 51, who need help “renovating” a room on the 6th floor. Painting will be involved so volunteers should come dressed appropriately. Donations of paint brushes and paint will be gratefully accepted. We have been invited to have lunch with the residents at 12.30.

To take advantage of your chance to make a difference in our community be sure to RSVP to dashalland@gmail.com as soon as possible.