b'As we begin a New Year, all of us at Moss & Barnett Moss & BarnettSpirit of Giving gratefully pause and join together to sayThank YouWhile we pursue our professional goals, we also endeavor to improve the quality of life in our communities andand to wish you a happy and healthy New Year. May 2024 be an extraordinary one. around the world. Members of the Moss & Barnett team apply the same dedication to service by making significant contributions of their time and resources to charitable organizations important to all of us. This past holiday season, in lieu of traditional cards and gifts, we made donations to the following organizations:Al-Maauun Food Shelf at Masjid An-Nur MosqueHawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund To provide food to families and individuals in need (masjidannur.org)In keeping with the Moss & Barnett tradition of helping out with relief funding for community crises and major natural disasters,Community Emergency Services Neighborhood Food Shelfour board of directors determined to contribute to the HawaiiTransforming lives by serving neighbors, sharing resources, and becoming community (cesmn.org)Community Foundation (HCF) Maui Strong Fund to assist the people affected by the devastating wildfires that ravagedCatholic Charities Dorothy Day CenterMaui in August 2023 by matching employee contributions upServing those most in need and advocating for justice in the community to $10,000. The firms employees stepped up to the plate and(cctwincities.org/locations/dorothy-day-center)met that challenge, which the firm then matched. The wildfiresEvery Mealhave left a deep scar, taking away lives, homes, historical sites,Fighting child hunger by filling the food gaps children face on weekends, extended breaks, and summer places of employment, and more. HCF shared one example of(everymeal.org)the impact our and other contributions are having on the ground in Maui: Na Keiki o Emalia is a Maui organization offering directFeeding Area Children Together (FACT)St. Cloud / Sartell School Food Programgrief support services for children, teens, and families affected byProviding meals free of charge to K-8 students who are in need of food the Maui fires. The organization is offering peer-to-peer supporton weekends and over school breaks (Sartell.k12.mn.us/SMSsupport)groups for children and teens, and separate groups with their parents, while also providing toys, art activities, food, and otherGood in the Hoodsupplies through a drop-in space at its office near Maui MemorialTo influence, inspire, and impact individuals, families, and entire communities for good Hospital. It is our wish that Maui emerges stronger than ever(goodinthehood.org)from this crisis. Jewish Family and Childrens ServicesFood Security Initiatives Providing emergency and long-term food assistance including emergency food boxes, assistance applying for SNAP, and connecting individuals and families with community food resources Breaking Free and Simpson Housing Services (jfcsmpls.org/our-services/financial-assistance/)This holiday season, the women lawyers of Moss & Barnett Breaking Free provides a comprehensive response to the Pathways 4 Youth (St. Cloud)purchased socks, underwear, personal hygiene products, womenscomplex problem of sex trafficking by providing servicesTo create a world in which all youth will feel safe, valued, and hygiene products, and other essential needs for Breaking Free inand housing to the victims, educating law enforcement andsupported while reaching their full potential (pathways4youthmn.org)St. Paul, Minnesota (serving victims and survivors of commercialthe judicial system, and raising public awareness. Supportingsexual exploitation), and Simpson Housing Services inShiloh Cares Food ShelfBreaking Free aids in the prevention of trafficking and A health-based food shelf program for children and adults (cswcmpls.com)Minneapolis, Minnesota (serving the homeless population). It is our wish that these donations will make a real difference in theimplementing long-term social change.St. Olaf Catholic Church Samaritan Ministry Food Shelflives of many in our community. -Jana Aune Deach, Moss & Barnett Director To serve as a living sign in the heart of the city (saintolaf.org)12 13'