11/14/2020
Letter from our founder
11/14/2020
As you know Druidās Grove was closed due to the Covid virus, economy, as well with the normal misunderstanding about Druidās Grove. First off, we may use the word coven but we are not a coven; we are a community based learning center or an out reach center for religious, lost or faithful people, no matter what path you walk, who you identify with and who you are. Druidās Grove is non for profit, we do not mandated membership fees, we do not have petty cash and still we welcome you all. We are networking around the community to bring understanding, a safe place to meet as well exchange or barter our services and goods. Not every group is right for everyone so Druidās Grove does itās best to find you a guide, life coach, readers and even churches; yes I said churches. Druidās grove can accept of all kinds donations, what we cannot use we will give to locate shelters, pantries and other community based organizations.
Our mission is to bring back community support, with the government and other support services running out of money to run these kind of services, we all need to pull together to get through this crisis to move towards the future. Druidās Grove stands on a foundational belief that it takes a village to raise a child, with the modern world progress; we lost faith, trust and end up with a bunch of s**t talkers. Our society is turning on one another, too many selfish people, hate and worse of all; No accountability for ones actions. Instead we all blame our past or others for our conduct, this is only a half truth people; we to stop using our past as an excuse or using someone else to pay for your actions. I am not saying I am personally a saint, what I am saying is: we must own our mistakes and be humble when admitting your mistake.
Despite what you think, everyone has a jaded or troubled past, a past that could save you or doom you. Believe it or not, I grew up poor and struggled hard to get lower middle class; but to look at me you might miss it. I grew up on the streets of Chicago watching history unfold, the cruelty humans can inflict on others, as well as what the city, county and state government officials will do to keep a tight control on the people. Blackmail, bullying, theft, murder etc are everyday events in Chicago; but no one wants to fix it or do not know where to begin fixing it. We cannot stop forces like that or could we?
If you cannot afford college, trust me you do not want federal student loan, check out a local library and start reading some of those lovely books there. This just an example of what you can do to pull yourself up by the boot straps, then the hard part, you have to keep following through to meet your goals. Nothing is handed to you in life but one thingā¦Free will, you cannot change anotherās free will; you can only change yours.
Druidās Grove is a way station on your path in life, we provide access to other groups we all have come in contact as well as a shared learning space. Support comes in all shapes in sizes, a helping hand or even a gentle push back on your path when the time comes. We even provide support for others events, buying products from other crafters in our local area, showing up to one of their events, helping to bring others to participate and even giving free review for them. We are a community no matter what you think, stand up for what you believe and peaceful resolution to our issues; never forget that.
Now, with that out of the wayā¦
Druidās Grove is struggling to reopen, but I have faith it will stand long after I depart from this world; faith in humanity that we will evolve, enlighten and even see a world trying hard to get along. Druidās Grove is mobile, so we go Druidās Grove is need; so I see a need here in Texarkana. We pretty much have one library here in Texarkana, I and many others live out of city limits so we have to pay for our library card; most cannot pay a yearly fee for a public library. So I have a wonderful idea of bring back Bookmobiles; a Library on wheels to meet the needs of homeschooled kids, rural or at risk kids as well as our Elders in this town. Adults would enjoy the bookmobile as well, especially if they cannot afford to buy book; this will also assist those would cannot drive to the library. I believe this would be a beneficial asset to the city and rural areas, here in Texarkana.
As for maintaining the bookmobile, I have a mechanic that out could assist with the repairs and maintaining the vehicle. Book donations have already started, more teenage and children books are needed, as well as a couple of librarian drivers. What we are in need is funds or a donation to secure at least one Bookmobile (Old RV, cargo van etc.) to get the project started, a few donations of supplies and if anyone wants to help in construction as well, please contacted Druidās Grove. This is our town, our community, our home, if the local government cannot help us, we must help each other survive in our community.
I am asking for you to share this post for us, we need volunteers or groups that can donate time and if this finds itās way to our city or county government; please address this need in our community. This project could benefit our community in so many ways: education, mental health, self empowerment, bring joy in the eyes of a child or an elder who is confined in their homes. I am outlining the steps as we speak, to bring this project forward⦠Druidās Grove is also looking for others in this community to join us, and even provide a positive input in this project, to make this Dream become a reality.
We at Druidās Grove also believe that education and self learning is the key to understanding where our place in this world and universe; we also believe that education should be granted freely to all. We will stand by this motto of free education to all, even if it is a book for research, book report, or a book that can open your mind to other worlds and possibilities. Imagination is a beautiful gift from god, you will not get bored as easily and sometimes a book can brighten our world on a long gloomy day; instead of mindless watching TV or Facebook posts.
So Thank you for the taking the time to read this and if anyone wants help usā¦please contact us.
Thank you again,
Melissa Blair-Kennedy
Founder of Druidās Grove