Letters Of Appreciation From Department Of
Veterans Affairs In The United States

May 4, 1995

Dear Supreme Master Ching Hai:

We extend our .sincere appreciation for your generous donation of $100,000.00 to the Interagency Committee for Homeless Veterans. Our Medical Center is a key sponsor of this committee. Their mission is to identify, and assist the homeless veterans, and their families in our community. Their vision is to break the "cycle - of homelessness " which often requires monetary resources to support the compassionate efforts of the staff members.

It is certainly, our pleasure and grateful desire to be a good steward of your enlightened compassion and support lo our veterans. I would like to offer occasional progress reports to you of the activities and programs your generosity has created.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Thomas Ngo of the Los Anodes Meditation Center, for sharing your books with me. In light of reading these books, my understanding and appreciation for your gift is magnified. We are humbled by your concern and interest for the suffering of our veterans and their children so far from you.

Thank you again, for Caring!

Sincerely,
Charlene A. Johnson
Director of community Resources

Letters Of Appreciation From Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center West Los Angeles

April 17,1995

Dear Supreme Master :

We are in receipt of your letter of March 27 and are very pleased that the funds have been approved. We Intend to establish a special fund with your donation that will be used for the express purpose of assisting homeless veterans and their families.

The latest figures in Los Angeles county show that the number of homeless veterans, and in particular, homeless families, is still growing. We are fortunate in that our homeless program is also growing in an effort to provide more services to these veterans. Sadly, we still cannot serve all the homeless veterans who are in need.

Your generous donation will give us the ability to devote the needed time and energy to programs designed specifically to help homeless veterans and their families. We have been very successful in our ability to form partnerships with community based agencies helping the homeless. These partnerships create a synergy, enhancing the services of each partner, and augmenting the effectiveness of each dollar invested.

Thank you again for this generous donation. America's veterans are in your debt.

Sincerely,
Kenneth Clark
Medical Center Director