Major Jim Baker is now the proud owner of the “Breakfast At Sally’s” website and all the doman names related to it. The website will soon get a much-needed undating. Richard’s speaking schedule will be added, and other changes will be made in time.
A local enthusiast of “Breakfast At Sally’s” has put together the following instructions for bombarding Oprah with requests to have Richard LeMeiux on her show:
1. Go to www.oprah.com
2. Go down to the very bottom where it says “Contact Us” click on that
3. Then you’ll see several options on the left. Click on “The Oprah Show” for sending in show ideas
4. Fill in the blanks with your information and then copy and paste the following letter (insert your name) of course. If we do this weekly it just may work!
My name is (your name); I live in Bremerton, WA. I want to share some information with you, and ask that you PLEASE have Richard LeMieux come speak on your show. This man has an incredible story about living on the streets homeless with his Bichon Frise for nearly 2.5 years in Bremerton, WA. “Breakfast at Sally’s” is his book. He started out as “journaling” his counselor told him it would be good for him. His constant companion was that of Willow the Wonder Dog (a precious little dog) In the beginning of the book, Richard attempts to take his life by jumping off of the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, WA. What stopped him was hearing Willow bark from the van that he left parked near the bridge. He left a note in the truck with Willow “To Whom it may concern, if you find Willow PLEASE take care of her, she’s very special….” hence the book tells the story of how Willow saved his life all the way through the book. The book is mainly about homeless people, but also the plight of homeless dogs. It’s an entirely true story, and will open your eyes. Richard has pleaded with us to get the word out about homelessness, and his amazing little dog, Willow. He said, “Write the Oprah show this story needs to go national and she is as NATIONAL as one can get!” and I agree.
I’ve written you about this a couple of weeks ago, and have decided maybe I need to write weekly! I trust and respect you and I know you love dogs, and I know you’re compassionate. You won’t regret having this man on your show. Thank you in advance. I hope your team that reads these emails, will see the value in this one. Thank you!
The Salvation Army is heavily involved in providing relief to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti and Chile.
When the devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, The Salvation Army immediately swung into action, providing food, water, first aid kits, emergency packets, blankets, candles and other urgently needed supplies. International Headquarters in London is also responding.
Our response to the devastation in Haiti has been considerable. Between January 12 and February 23 we have provided 2.7 million meals, 55,000 jars of baby food, 500,000 gallons of drinking water, 2,900 tents, 480 cots, 480 coolers, 310 duffel bags, 10,000 canvas tote bags and 2,500 5-gallon buckets. We have also treated 19,500 medical patients, delivered two MASH tents, 8,700 lbs. of supplies and 1,500 hygiene kits.
Financial donations have exceeded $12,000,000. You may donate in the following ways:
Call 1-800-Sal-Army (credit card donations)
Send at text to “HAITI” AT 52000. It will automatically provide a $10 donation.
Send donations to P. O. Box 886, Bremerton 98337
Go to our national website salvationarmyusa.org
Send a donation to The Salvation Army World Servcie Office, International Disaster Relief Fund, P. O. Box 630728, Baltimore, MD 21263-0728 with the designation “Haiti Earthquake.”
In Haiti we have been ministering in Haiti since 1950 and have 60 churches, a clinic for HIV/AIDS patients, a feeding center, a maternity home and center, a tuberculosis center, a health care and nutrition center, a children’s home, eight kindergartens and several schools for all ages.
The Salvation Army has been ministering in Chile since 1909 and has numerous operations and personnel throughout the country.
For regular updates, please go to our international website at salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army is currently hiring people of all ages to work at their summer camps. We need counselors, maintenance staff, waitresses and others. The Salvation Army has more than 50 camps across the country, including Acmp Arnold south of Puyallup, Camp Gifford north of Spokane and Camp Kuratli east of Portland. You must be able to pass a thorough background check.
If interested please contact Capt. Mike Lutcher at (206) 629-4142. Or you can go online to salvationarmynw.org
The Salvation Army is an evangelical Christian denomination whose primary purpose is to “save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity.”
The February/March edition of the homeless newsletter by Sally Santana is now available. You can pick up your copy at The Salvation Army, most social services agencies and any food bank in the county. Or you can go to http://pugetsoundblogs.com/side-street-news/
Sally is always glad to receive ideas for news stories and other information for the newsletter. You can post those here or send them to her directly.
“Breakfast at Sally’s” author Richard LeMieux has lost his beloved dog Willow.
Richard is recovering from the grief of losing his beloved dog Willow, his constant companion for 10 years. He is determined that Willow’s death will be a further motivation for him to advocate for the homeless. He views his message as Willow’s mission which he is duty-bound to proclaim.
Richard is currently writing a children’s book about Willow. There is no timeline for it to be completed, so watch for it.
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“Breakfast at Sally’s” continues to be a hot seller. Richard is in great demand as a speaker on the topic of homelessness. You can reach him at (360) 698-5743.
“Breakfast at Sally’s” is for sale in our office for $15. We are located at 832 6th St. in downtown Bremerton, near the corner of 6th and Warren.
If you want to see Richard on “Oprah,” please go to her website and tell her!
Richard’s friend Tina Bennett has created a beautiful pendant in the shape of a traditional Japanese house, accompanied by the motto “Everyone Deserves a Home.” It is for sale for $35. Tina is the chair of the Willow Charitable Foundation, which raises money for homeless causes.
She has also written a song based on a chapter in Richard’s book. Several others have been inspired to do the same. If enough songs about the homeless are written by local artists, we will try to make an “Album For the Homeless.”
We are gearing up for another season of softball. We will begin our pick-up games at Carpenter Field (11th and Warren) on the first dry Thursday afternoon in April. We play from 1:00 to 2:30 and everyone is invited to come and play regardless of skill or experience.
We will begin softball practice for the Bremerton Softball League this Tuesday, Feb. 2. Practices will be held in the Nazarene Church gym from 7pm to 8:15pm using plastic balls. Emphasis will be on developing basic skills.
