Re: {NFN Holiday Drive} Re: Suggestions for charities?
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Elizabeth Perry
Nov 21, 2007, 8:54:04 AM11/21/07
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Kate,
I didn't realize how far along you guys already were in the process! I don't want to throw a wrench into your existing plans, I was just trying to get the ball rolling. I know Horizons is a great organization and I have no problem focusing our efforts in that direction :)
I would be happy to drop off collection boxes at a few stores on Monday 11/26 (I am close to Zestos, Petal &Leaf, etc. and I think they were involved last year...of course, I could to other spots). I would be willing to pick up items on a regular basis but only if there is a central place for storage. I live in a small space and have a couple of inquisitive pets (one of whom eats plastic bags). Unfortunately, I just don't have the space to store the donations. I'm also up for shopping and other duties as they arise. Just let me know where you need the most help.
I'm looking forward to participating!
-Elizabeth
----- Original Message ----
From: kate <kalle...@gmail.com>
To: NFN Holiday Drive <nfn-holi...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:58:39 PM
Subject: {NFN Holiday Drive} Re: Suggestions for charities?
Hi All!
This is Kate Allen, creator and a project leader for the Holiday
Drive. Anne Marie (another project leader) and I have been in touch
about this for a couple of weeks before I knew about this email group,
so I apologize for not keeping ya'll in the loop sooner. Here is an
update on the project:
- We will be working again w/ Horizons for Homeless Children which has
centers in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury and which service homeless
children ages 2-6 and their families. www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org.
The families are from all over Boston but for the time being are
living in shelters in the JP, Roxbury, etc. They donate a bag of
gifts, books, tooth brushes etc. to all 175 families.
- We decided that we will be furthering our reach getting donations
from 15-20 stores and pubs in the neighborhood by having donation tins
in the stores, and a donation box for toys, books, etc. as well as $
at Mike's Fitness.
- We will also try to get inkind donations from stores like CVS,
Target, Marshalls, etc.
- We were thinking we need volunteers to 1) Help distribute the
donation tins (estimated day, Monday, 11/26) to the identified
stores, 2) Be "store monitors" to be assigned certain shops to monitor
and collect donations on a regular basis 1-2 times a week , and 3)
maybe help shop, date TBD.
-Timeline: Next week get the donation tins/boxes to the stores along
w/ a letter about the project.
So, how would you guys like to be involved? Please email me directly
or post to this site. Any questions/suggestions? We are getting an
earlier start this year, so hopefully we'll get even more donations!
Thanks so much for signing-up to help....it's a ton of fun for a great
cause.
Cheers,
Kate Allen
(617) 501-1903
sugar...@hotmail.com
On Nov 20, 11:10 am, Francesca <kalidae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I really like the idea of doing a neighborhood charity, especially one
> that works with single women and their kids. My only suggestion is
> that we ask the women who are living at the shelter how we can help
> them give their kids good holiday memories. The gifts will mean a lot
> more to the kids coming from their moms than from us. Equally
> importantly, it means more for a parent to be able to give their kid a
> gift than for their kid to get something from strangers that they
> couldn't provide. Elizabeth, are you in touch with the people at the
> shelter? What does everyone think about the approach I've suggested?
> -Francesca
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From: kate <kalle...@gmail.com>
To: NFN Holiday Drive <nfn-holi...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:58:39 PM
Subject: {NFN Holiday Drive} Re: Suggestions for charities?
Hi All!
This is Kate Allen, creator and a project leader for the Holiday
Drive. Anne Marie (another project leader) and I have been in touch
about this for a couple of weeks before I knew about this email group,
so I apologize for not keeping ya'll in the loop sooner. Here is an
update on the project:
- We will be working again w/ Horizons for Homeless Children which has
centers in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury and which service homeless
children ages 2-6 and their families. www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org.
The families are from all over Boston but for the time being are
living in shelters in the JP, Roxbury, etc. They donate a bag of
gifts, books, tooth brushes etc. to all 175 families.
- We decided that we will be furthering our reach getting donations
from 15-20 stores and pubs in the neighborhood by having donation tins
in the stores, and a donation box for toys, books, etc. as well as $
at Mike's Fitness.
- We will also try to get inkind donations from stores like CVS,
Target, Marshalls, etc.
- We were thinking we need volunteers to 1) Help distribute the
donation tins (estimated day, Monday, 11/26) to the identified
stores, 2) Be "store monitors" to be assigned certain shops to monitor
and collect donations on a regular basis 1-2 times a week , and 3)
maybe help shop, date TBD.
-Timeline: Next week get the donation tins/boxes to the stores along
w/ a letter about the project.
So, how would you guys like to be involved? Please email me directly
or post to this site. Any questions/suggestions? We are getting an
earlier start this year, so hopefully we'll get even more donations!
Thanks so much for signing-up to help....it's a ton of fun for a great
cause.
Cheers,
Kate Allen
(617) 501-1903
sugar...@hotmail.com
On Nov 20, 11:10 am, Francesca <kalidae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I really like the idea of doing a neighborhood charity, especially one
> that works with single women and their kids. My only suggestion is
> that we ask the women who are living at the shelter how we can help
> them give their kids good holiday memories. The gifts will mean a lot
> more to the kids coming from their moms than from us. Equally
> importantly, it means more for a parent to be able to give their kid a
> gift than for their kid to get something from strangers that they
> couldn't provide. Elizabeth, are you in touch with the people at the
> shelter? What does everyone think about the approach I've suggested?
> -Francesca
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