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Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Original post by anna

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I think we have enough of a BIG GROUP and enough big hearts amongst us
to do something good...

Does anyone wanna get together and do something for a group home/nursing home/women's shelter/Childrens Hospital?

Would we have to 'call ourselves' something. We cant just say we're a crazy 'bunch' walking the streets and wanting to barge in and give out toys...

Im in the midst of planning something through my moms club, but we can also do something as the bonded group that we are too!
A name for ourselves? Ideas? Is this 'legit' to do? Hey we're a bunch of volunteers willing and able, who would deny/reject that?

anna Thread views: 4,583

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nj, great idea about oriental trading!!
maybe we can make them little gift bags instead of toys, to keep our costs down...
I'll find out about what items would be best for these children. their ages, what types of activities they like, etc.

now, how to raise the money?
chip in ourselves? or ask for donations from our communities? I think lots of companies might give a few bucks.. but then theres the 'Who to make the check out to'...

shannon326 Thread views: 4,583

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Count me in girls!!!! What a great idea. I am up for anything!!!

anna Thread views: 4,583

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UPDATE:

Got a call from Haveaheart.
They are a small nonprofit company. They raise money for families with ill children.
They dont have the children at their location, they simply send funds to the families.

I REALLY want to do something FOR and WITH the children. I asked her what hospitals they are at, and she said various hospitals all over.

Anyone have other suggestions of places where the children might be? I will call one or 2 hospitals to see what their policies and guidelines are.

Jordan Thread views: 4,583

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What about an orphanage? I only know of the one in the Setauket area - Flower something?? I'm having a brain fart, sorry. We used to go there as a family when I was young - to donate toys and clothing and such.

charon54 Thread views: 4,583

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I believe the charity you are mentioning is Little Flower Children's Services in Wading River. My Kiwanis club runs arts and crafts afternoons for the 8-15 year old boys and girls there on a regular basis. FM me if you would like the contact information.

Jordan Thread views: 4,583

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Posted by charon54

I believe the charity you are mentioning is Little Flower Children's Services in Wading River. My Kiwanis club runs arts and crafts afternoons for the 8-15 year old boys and girls there on a regular basis. FM me if you would like the contact information.

YES - that's the one! I always confuse Flowerfield with Little Flower - not what they are, just names and locations.

Anyway...yes, that's the place - thank you!

anna Thread views: 4,583

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Oh , I heard of Little Flower! My moms club did a garage sale to raise money for them earlier this year.
If we can be involved WITH the kids, YES, give me the contact info !!!

jennbaby Thread views: 4,583

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Anna I looked it up.

Little Flower

I say we go!

Here is some info from their website:

For further information, please contact:
Herbert W. Stupp, Executive Vice President
Little Flower Children's Services of New York
2450 North Wading River Road
Wading River, NY 11792 631-929-6200

Special Needs ~
From time-to-time, if Little Flower has a special need, it will be posted here!

• A young girl on our Wading River Campus has a strong interest in the violin. Any new or used violin in good condition will be accepted.

• The television set in our girls cottage broke and is unable to be repaired. They are asking for a 35 inch television new or used ~ only if it is in very good working condition.

• All our children's cottages are in need of framed prints or poster (appropriate for children) to decorate their rooms and common areas.

Give A Gift In Kind
These special gifts help Little Flower provide even more for the children in our care. Gifts in kind can be new Christmas toys, tickets to a special event our children usually would not have the opportunity to attend, or gently used office equipment for Little Flower’s many locations.

Please note: Unfortunately, Little Flower cannot accept used clothing, toys or stuffed animals.

anna Thread views: 4,583

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Thanks for posting that Jenn

I emailed them yesterday, with my request

Im so excited. As soon as I hear back from them, I'll update this post and we can get started on planning this.
I think I have a Santa costume, who will be willing to dress as Santa ?????????

Should we bring our DH's? I think that would be nice!! They can also help out and they would feel good about themselves

Should we think of something to raise money to buy them one large gift? or little gifts for them all? I think the TV would be a nice idea, but its for the girls we have to include all of them, if we possibly can...

nj42305 Thread views: 4,583

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I think it would be a great idea to include FH/DH. I was telling FH about our plan and he was like 'I want to do something with you too'. I do a lot of volunteer work throughtout the year so it doesn't necessarily have to be this one that I ask him to join in on ... let's ee how the other girls feel first, if the majority prefers it just be us girls I'm ok with that too

ETS: I think we can easily help with the framed pictures/photos request for the kids to decorate their cottages...we can find prints/posters that are not too expensive and that the kids would love

shannon326 Thread views: 4,583

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Hey girls!! I was thinking maybe we should see if we could get any donations from the vendors here on LIW...

Jenn P Thread views: 4,583

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Shannon, that's a great idea about donations from the vendors.

Anna, please count me in on anything that transpires, as long as it's evenings or weekends.

There is a nursing home in Bellmore that I used to work at, right on Jerusalem just east of Newbridge Road. I was a recreation leader and I could talk to the woman I used to work for and see when they could use us. We'd just have to decide what we want to do.

I know Tammy mentioned one too, either is fine.

Samanthas Mom Thread views: 4,583

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Anna- ask ROn to bug the vendors for money lol
Ill try to get DH to go if he is home, he is always working or sleeping
what date will it be?

jannshari Thread views: 4,583

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I really like this idea, but Wading River is a really long distance for me to travel. I know it's for a good cause and that may sound silly, but is there any way we can find something, perhaps in addition to that location, that is a little more centrally located? I'd really like to get involved, but that's a potential 2 hour trip for me each way and my car is not the most reliable.

jennbaby Thread views: 4,583

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I am open to go, however, I too would prefer closer (Nassau), if not Janshari maybe you cam come with me?

I live in Queens & work in Nassau too!

Jan05Bride Thread views: 4,583

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I'd be interested too in doing something with you ladies. Please keep me updated on what you would like ... whether it be a donation or going somewhere to do something (please except singing - you'd cry if you heard my voice - and not in a good way).
Let me know if there is anything I can do.
I'm also from Queens so Nassau is prefferable but I have a car and can drive anywhere (and anyone can come with me if they need a ride.)