Here , a hot meal on a warm bus. There , new mattresses and bunkbeds for an overnight shelter. Wherever our “Response of the Heart” team can meet the needs of people who have no homes... That’s where your love goes. Thanks for journey with New Thing. More adventures to come! Much love, Doug Brendel (Photo by our friends at League of Good)

The first question that comes to mind is: What happened? But this little guy isn’t looking back. In a second or two, the kitty in the doorway will be jumping out of his way. He’s on the move. He’s going forward. He’s in a hurry. He’s not bogged down by the injury — or the illness — or the birth defect. His big question is: What’s next? As friends of New Thing, we have the joy of going with him. Cheering him on. Helping him get there. Wherever he’s going. And celebrating what

Look at the ones whose parents are gone. What do you see? The ones who have no home ... the ones with disabilities ... the ones who are sick or injured.... They might be easy to miss. But you’re keeping an eye on those in need, in Belarus. Thanks for journeying with New Thing. More adventures to come! Much love, Doug Brendel

What a great way to start the New Year! 18 generous households responded to the need of the caregivers in Rudensk... Kitchen workers using battered, broken, decades-old equipment to prepare and serve 400+ meals a day for 130 orphans, many with disabilities. You gave so generously, you’ve provided all of the following: industrial 1400-liter refrigerated cabinet industrial 700-liter freezer 50-liter boiler with work surface electric bread-slicing machine electric meat-grinder e