Sue Sarber

Library patron and volunteer, Sue Sarber, knows what it means to be dependent. Before she spent her days sitting at home, wishing she could be a more integral part of the community. Today, she earns a weekly paycheck, lives in her own apartment and is a key worker on the production team at Lifework's Belle Vernon facility.Now that Sue has found her own independence, she has opened her heart to share what she has with others. Sue sponsors three children from Thailand and India through the Christian Children's Fund (CCF), a non-profit organization that collects private donations to provide basic neccesities such as food, clothing and education for children living in impoverished countries.Claudia was the first child that Sue sponsored. "I have lots of things - my needs are met," said Sue. "But when I saw Claudia, I knew I wanted to help in some way. Sue receives periodic updates and photos of the children she sponsors. She even communicates via letters with Bablu, who is nine years old. "Helping the children makes me realize how good I really have it," she said.Just this month, Sue sponsored a new child, two-year old Maggie. Maggie is hearing impaired from a birth defect and needed sponsors to help her parents pay for her services. Sue stated that she couldn't refuse and is happy to play a part in helping out.

Sue Sarber
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Video Games at the library

Would you like to see video games available for loan at the Monessen Public Library & District Center ? Games for Wii, XBox, Playstation, etc. We are in the process of deciding if video games would be a worthwhile addition to the library, and welcome any comments or suggestions that you might have regarding this issue.

So post a comment here or telephone the library at 724.684.4750.