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The final score
Greetings! Here’s an update on my earlier news.... The shelter for abused and abandoned children at Zhdanivichi, Belarus, needs a...
Doug Brendel
Sep 13, 20221 min read


A car for kids?
Greetings! A quick follow-up on our goal of repairing a donated vehicle for the children’s shelter at Zhdanivichi, Belarus. I’m grateful...
Doug Brendel
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Car of your dreams?
Sometimes, someone gives you a gift and it’s just ... well ... awful. But once in a while, “awful” can be a true miracle. Today is one of...
Doug Brendel
Aug 30, 20221 min read


It's our birthday
Greetings! It’s a day to pause and celebrate a bit, perhaps. 20 years ago today, New Thing was officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3)...
Doug Brendel
Aug 28, 20221 min read


Welcome home? Really?
Greetings! New Thing is helping make a home for the homeless of Minsk! I think you’ll enjoy this brief photo report. Thanks for...
Doug Brendel
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Say good-bye
When your child leaves you ... What next? Friends of New Thing are helping orphans in Belarus. Here’s the latest about them. This photo...
Doug Brendel
Aug 16, 20221 min read


Who cares?
I know you care! Give me two minutes and I’ll show you how I know.... Here’s a brief photo report from a shelter for the homeless in...
Doug Brendel
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Chernobyl kids
It was 10 years ago this month, in Belarus. A government official invited me to a tour of a summer camp. “Planet CAMP!” was designed...
Doug Brendel
Aug 2, 20221 min read


Due to popular demand...
Greetings! My new book isn’t for sale... It’s a fun giveaway for gatherings where I’ve been invited to speak about New Thing’s work of...
Doug Brendel
Jul 26, 20221 min read


New Book!
My recent post on social media: MY NEW BOOK! Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Silliness! Humorous commentary on life in small-town New...
Doug Brendel
Jul 20, 20221 min read
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