25 days, 25 stories: A Lawyer’s Christmas Appeal

Each day from October 5 to October 29, 2009 we will be posting a new story in celebration of Habitat for Humanity of Omaha’s 25th anniversary. These stories have come to us from people who have been involved with Habitat Omaha in a variety of ways at some point in the past 25 years. We hope that you enjoy these reflections, some old and some new, about Habitat Omaha and that they inspire or renew the spirit of service in you. If you have a story of your own that you would like to share please send it to us at buildinghope.omaha@gmail.com.

A Lawyer’s Christmas Appeal

(Dec. 1990 Omaha Habitat for Humanity News-Newsletter)

“Jeff D’Agosta, our lawyer Treasurer, recently sent the following memo to Margaret. Margaret translates for our benefit:

Jeff: The fiscal analysis for the period just ended indicates an infusion of capital is warranted or perhaps event imperative.

Margaret: Hey, man, we need some money!

Jeff: Fabrication of dwelling structures will be impeded or may experience cessation in the event sufficient pecuniary resources are not forthcoming.

Margaret: Can’t build houses without bucks.

Jeff: Wherefore, we must appeal to the largesse of our constituency for an impartation of their wherewithal within the ethereality of Advent.

Margaret: So we must ask our contributors to give as generously as they can in the spirit of the season.

Jeff: A postal conveyance enwrapment should be made an enclosure in furtherance of this purpose.

Margaret: An envelope is enclosed for your use.

Thank You!”

 

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