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May 22, 2022 By goodnesssake

An Angel Among Us – Remembering Margie

Margie Griswold has transitioned from her physical body – Her essence will forever be a part of For Goodness Sake and all of us…

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A message from Dinny Evans and The Family of Margie Griswold

Saturday September 30, 2006 was the Grand Opening of For Goodness Sake.  As I remember, it was the weekend of the Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop Festival.  The old popcorn machine was cranking out popcorn, we had a lemonade fountain and David Griswold was on the sidewalk inviting people to come in and have a tour of this new business offering in town.  The opening of For Goodness Sake had been years in the making. The building had been totally remodeled, decorated, furnished and a library had been stocked.  There had been a team working on the mission statement of For Goodness Sake and on this day, they were ready to bring people inside to share their vision.  

The concept of For Goodness Sake from the very beginning was clear: a nondenominational spiritual center for the community of Truckee. David and Margie Griswold were the founders of For Goodness Sake, but it was Margie’s baby to develop and grow and she did it over the coming years! Although that first year they kept their identities private, until at a holiday gathering in December 2007, Margie stood up and identified herself and her husband David as not only the founders, but as the full benefactors of For Goodness Sake. It was quite an evening! From that opening day in 2006 to 2017 EVERYTHING For Goodness Sake hosted was a gift of the Griswold’s to the community, with no fees charged.  Over those years, and still today, For Goodness Sake has been a gathering place for spiritual seekers and thinkers to borrow books from the library, attend weekly class and special presentations and workshops from renowned spiritual teachers and thinkers. Margie had a deep commitment to offering these teachings for free to the community, so that all might have access to spirituality no matter what their background or financial status. She knew that her own spiritual life was the backbone of her own life, and wanted to share that with everyone in the community.

Margie Griswold was a pure and beautiful light at For Goodness Sake, and in the world.  I would smile every time I went to For Goodness Sake and saw her there.  She loved what she and her team had created, and stayed active for many many years. For Goodness Sake embodied who she was, and what mattered most to her in the world, her own spiritual practice, and that laid the foundation of all that has flourished there over the almost two decades. 

Both David and Margie stayed vibrant well into their 90’s, and after David’s passing in June of 2020, Margie moved to Virginia to live close to her daughter and family. Margie passed away this past week, surrounded by family, love and at peace. For those of you who had the pleasure of meeting and working with Margie, what a beautiful gift you experienced!  And for those of you who didn’t get a chance to meet her, she is so much a part of the energy of For Goodness Sake you have been blessed as well.  She was loved, and spread love to all! In loving memory of Margie, we are forever grateful for your vision and generosity.

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May 8, 2022 By goodnesssake

A Mother’s Love



Greetings Friends,

A Mother’s love is one of the purest expressions of love we can experience here on Earth. We are born out of love and into her arms… the representation of the love that we are, made manifest. Sending love and gratitude to all of you Mamas out there. As we take the time to honor the Mothers in our lives – may we also reflect upon how we “mother” ourselves. The essence of a mother’s role is to guide and care for her child in the most unconditional of ways. Take a moment to tap in to the unconditional love that you are and give yourself whatever you are needing at this moment… From a mother’s perspective, knowing that our children are nurtured and well cared for is a gift that makes our hearts sing like no other. Honor your mother by embodying the essence of what it means to mother – Be the love that you are…
Happy Mothers Day!!!
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May 1, 2022 By goodnesssake

For Goodness Sake Newsletter – How do we quantify elation?

Greetings Friends,
We have been gearing up here at For Goodness Sake for what promises to be a BUSY Spring and Summer! In all of the bustle that comes with creating meaningful programs, spreading the word, and working on a sustainable long term plan I can’t help but think about the meaning of it all. WHY are we here? What is the VALUE of our little foundation and what we are OFFERING to the community?
How do we measure our success and quantify the elation that we experience in our daily interactions? The answers to these questions are elusive because they are unique to each human… This is why we are dedicated to providing MANY different avenues on this journey of YOUR Spiritual Exploration and Personal Growth.
I can not tell you how appreciative I am to all of you who have shared your stories with me. The progress we have made as an organization is, perhaps, not quantifiable… but the impact on the lives of so many individuals is clear and I know that with each personal transformation, there is a ripple effect into each family, the surrounding community, and the world. Thank YOU for being a part of the change!

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April 28, 2022 By goodnesssake

This Week at For Goodness Sake

Greetings Friends,
In these past few weeks I have been taking the time to reflect and review the mission and values that have made For Goodness Sake what it is. After countless conversations with the facilitators, staff, and extended FGS Community, the overwhelming consensus is that lives have been enriched, hearts have been opened, minds have been expanded and quality of lives have been enhanced.
In order to build a sustainable plan for the future here at FGS, we must build upon our rich and vibrant history…
On that note, I’d like to hear your story.
How has YOUR life been accentuated by For Goodness Sake?
Do you have a favorite memory you can share?
Did we host a speaker or was there a particular class that changed your life?
I would LOVE to hear from you!
Send me an email or give me a call and let’s have a chat?
🙂
kimberly@goodnesssake.org
530.550.8981
I am humbled and honored to walk arm in arm into the future of For Goodness Sake with you all!
In Love and Light,
Kimberly Executive Director – FGS

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June 1, 2021 By goodnesssake

For Goodness Sake Update

For Goodness Sake’s Library & Bookstore
are open Tuesday through Saturday 12-5pm. 

We’re so happy to be offering our classes and events on-site again at For Goodness Sake! We invite you to stop by and browse for books, cards, and pottery from local artists.

Our library/bookstore have been re-organized and new items are being added regularly. Come in and check out a book, DVD, music CD, or audio book. Our selections include topics such as personal growth, spirituality, world religions, health and wellness, parenting, relationships – and much more.

So many wonderful resources are available for you to support your on-going personal and spiritual growth!

Library cards are available to all local residents – or those spending a few weeks in the area. Items can be checked out for 2 weeks and may be renewed via phone (530-550-8981) or email. We appreciate contributions to support our library – see the bottom of our homepage for info on how to contribute to FGS.

Items for sale include books, tarot & oracle cards, music CDs, DVDs, pottery, and many beautiful greeting cards by local artists.

Our classes are available in person, and many by Zoom as well.  Check out our calendar and be sure you are signed up for our newsletter so you get each weekly update of offerings and events.

Thank you for your support of For Goodness Sake, Truckee’s Non-profit, Holistic Spiritual Resource center!

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