Hey mamas! I dont know if you all know but the Holiday Helper thread is up in the Trading Post in its own forum. Its pretty slow going.....would several of you Nov mamas like to adopt a family as our own and try and get them some gently used items as well as some gift cards? I would be willing to organize etc....I think it would be cool to all come together like that, even if you only have $4 or $5 extra in your paypal account we could still hook a family up! Tis the season!
OK its a go!
Here are their very attainable needs:
Unfortunately we are in the position of filing chapter 7 because our living expenses exceed my income. It is only me and I have a health issue that costs me alot in insurance and meds, my son also has a medical condition. We have been living, paying essentials through credit thinking it would get better. My dd still believes in Santa, ds wants a bike...We cannot afford new shoes right now let alone holiday gifts
I am getting help, but not in time for the holiays.
***I will collect PP for anyone that wants to donate and then I will get probably a Target gift card so hopefully she can get what she needs. PM me for my addy.....***
Yay! Ok! Hopefully we will get a few more people involved so we can really help out! Let me PM the organizers and find one that has had NO help yet at all! Yay! I love stuff like this!!!!!
you know, I looked at the thread a while back and I really don't understand how to be a helper and match myself up. I've got stuff that I can give, but not sure how I can find a family ino the things I actually have so I don't just buy new.
Just wanted to add that PP is easiest for me, but depending on the needs of the family, I might also be able to send them a parcel, because getting packages in the mail is exciting no matter what time of year it is.
I have a couple of things I can send, depending on ages and needs. So count me in.
I had some mamas help me out this year, so I have been doing what I can where I can. I helped sponsor a family on another group by sending things I had on hand and I sent some clothes to a mama who lost her home and only child in a fire earlier this year.
Count me in. I'll help in some way depending on the needs of the family. I have lots of girl clothes and lots of younger kid toys that we'll be looking to donate soon.
Ok we have been matched up with Family #39....I will post their needs here in this thread in my original post and we can see what we can come up with. You mamas are the greatest!
I wanted to add that I know some of you mentioned items that will not fit this family.....it gets harder for families to get help with older children which is why they were chosen for us. I know we can pull it out for them.
ETA: I just made a list of the items you ladies offered, like the CD's etc and I am working on matches now outside this family. I will PM you w/ addys of where to send. Thank you!
Originally Posted by wwisdomskr
I have some craft kits that I can send for her dd. Do we send them wrapped or unwrapped?
Thank you so much, Nicole!
Yay!!!!! Thank YOU! I would send them unwrapped so the mama can wrap them and be a part of "making" their holiday....I am waiting for the addy and I will PM you!
I'll look and see if I have anything for the son, but I think I will have to send PP instead.
I have a funky knit scarf that an 8 year old might like... those cute, colorful, fluffy ones. I'll send one or two.
I have another scarf too if another family with a 7-18 year old daughter is in need.
ALSO ... My mom wanted to help a family so I am sending this info to her too so she can make or buy something for each kid.
She and I plan to gather things during 2008 that we can use to sponsor families next Christmas too. It's been so much fun and if buying for other families is the only way I get to spoil a girl....
Originally Posted by GinaRae
I'll look and see if I have anything for the son, but I think I will have to send PP instead.
I have a funky knit scarf that an 8 year old might like... those cute, colorful, fluffy ones. I'll send one or two.
I have another scarf too if another family with a 7-18 year old daughter is in need.
ALSO ... My mom wanted to help a family so I am sending this info to her too so she can make or buy something for each kid.
She and I plan to gather things during 2008 that we can use to sponsor families next Christmas too. It's been so much fun and if buying for other families is the only way I get to spoil a girl....
Awesome! As soon as I get the addy I will send it to you.....I am keeping track so let me know if you find any clothes for the DS.
Hope I don't get in trouble, but I thought this was a great idea, so I sent a note to other DDCs to adopt a family of their own
I sent PP to cover the boy, but will let you know if I find something for him. I can't afford to buy anything, but will look thru what I have and ask a friend of mine too.
Count my mom out, she donated to the church so she's done for the year she says.
Originally Posted by GinaRae
Hope I don't get in trouble, but I thought this was a great idea, so I sent a note to other DDCs to adopt a family of their own
I sent PP to cover the boy, but will let you know if I find something for him. I can't afford to buy anything, but will look thru what I have and ask a friend of mine too.
Count my mom out, she donated to the church so she's done for the year she says.
I saw those threads Gina! WTG! Hopefully they will!!!
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