A few years ago when I was in charge of the church youth group I had them adopt a family at Christmas. We collected so much stuff for the family in the way of gifts and food that it filled their living room and the look on their faces was priceless when we dropped it off. I've wanted to do it again, but since I'm not longer the youth group advisor I had no one to do it with me. So Heather (Angl2001) and I were talking about it and I thought I'd put it out there and see if anyone else is interested in doing this with us.
What would happen is: I will get in touch with my contact at the Lutheran Family and Community Services and they will find a family in need for me. They send me a list of the family members names, ages and clothing size and what that person would want or need for Christmas. Then I can give those LIW girls who would want to be involved the specifics of one of the family members and they can get the gift, or if you'd like to help with the food aspect, you can get a gift card to a supermarket or donate non-perishable foods.
I always give extra things to the family and especially for the young ones... I can get a family that I can actually bring the gifts and food to directly. That's what I did with the youth group last time.
Any LIW ladies who would like to be involved or contribute please let me know so I can get a better idea of the size family we can take on. Or if you want anymore info FM me! TIA!!!!
angl2001
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Thanks! One of us will let you knwo the details when we hear back from the orginazation
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AS
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This is a really great thing
I have soooo many things to contribute. Things are lying around in my house that I think are of no use anymore but Im not going to throw anything away bec they can be of great use to others. Pl FM me w/more info!
kimNanthony
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I think you got me already on my other post but I am interested. Can FH help also?
kkss1419
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I would love to help out!
angl2001
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Posted by kimNanthony
I think you got me already on my other post but I am interested. Can FH help also?
sure can!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by kkss1419
I would love to help out!
awesome!!! we will add u guys to the list and FM you when we get the info from the organization!!
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Count me in!! This is such a great thing to do! And a good way to keep us reminded what the holidays are REALLY about! Let me know if there's anything you guys need help with!
luna bride x
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i'd like to be involved
JavyL008
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I would love to help out...FM me any info
angl2001
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ArmyOfBabies
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Bumpity BUMP
kellybean
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the boys are going too save their alowance to help
angl2001
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there is another thread with a poll on how much $$ we should each donate