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Helping those in their time of need

While we all want to help out, it is sometime hard to help, know how to help, or know where to find those that really need help.  I am lucky that I have friends and family that are a great support.
Through out meeting and greeting with many different people, I have been added to many lists of ways to help or spread the word, so I thought it would be nice to add a section to my site.
If something interests you, feel free to reach out to them, if not - thanks for taking the time to look.  I will update this page as I get information & shoud you have an organization or know of a legit way and would like it added to the site, please let me know & it will get posted.
Thanks!

Sponsoring

I have wrtiten information about sponsoring a terminal child on my home page if you are interested in finding out more information.
It's a great program and will put a smile on anyones face - not only help comfort them in a time of need.

Facebook & St. Jude

NY & C is parnering with St. Jude to raise money.
If you "Like" NY & C up to 12/31/11 they will donate $1 to St. Jude.
You can also donate in store.
See Facebook for further details

For the Love of Peyton Blanket Party - Sat Oct 15

This came through in an email from Doing Good Together

For The Love of Peyton Blanket Party 

 

Date/Time: Saturday, October 15, 6:30-10pm

Location: Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 11000 France Avenue S, Bloomington

The inspiration for the Blanket Party was a hand-tied blanket given to Peyton Bocklage during his treatment for cancer. We are continuing the tradition of bringing comfort, hope and love to others through the making and distribution of hand-tied blankets Volunteers meet once a year to make as many hand-tied fleece blankets as possible in one evening. Last years' blankets were donated to local organizations such as: Safe Haven for Youth, House of Charity, The Family Place, Alexandra House, MN Indian Women's Resource Center, Gillette Children's Hospital, People Serving People, Soujner Shelter, St. Josephs Home for Children, Bridge for Runaway Youth, Families Moving Forward, and Hospice-Minnesota.  You DO NOT need to know how to sew to make the blankets.  All you need to do is cut fabric and tie a knot. 

What to bring: Fleece; it takes 3 yards (2 pieces @1.5 yards each) per child sized blanket and 5 yards (2 pieces @2.5 yards each) for each teen/adult sized blanket, and a pair of sharp scissors.  Please invite all your friends to share in this event!! 

 

Ages: 12 and older

Time Commitment: As little or as much time as you wish

Contact: For more information, email loveofpeyton@gmail.com 

KIDS HELPING KIDS SALE - SAT OCT 15

This came through email from Doing Good Together

Kids Helping Kids Sale

Edina Day of Service

Date/Time:  Saturday, October 15, 11-3

Location: Cornelia Elementary School, 7000 Cornelia Drive, Edina

As part of the Edina Day of Service, the Cornelia Elementary School is hosting a Kids helping Kids Sale to raise money for Somali famine relief.  Proceeds from this event will go to Feed My Starving Children and all items that do not sell will be donated to The Family Partnership in the Twin Cities.  You and your family can participate in any or all of the following ways:

  • Donate your very gently used kids and baby items such as winter coats/gear, sports equipment, jeans, toys and baby gear. 
  • Volunteer your time on the day of the sale 
  • Purchase items at the sale from 11am-3pm
Ages: 6 years- adult

Time Commitment: Two hour shifts

Contact: For more information contact Robin Hayes at rshglh@comcast.net or Laura Hunt at laurahunt2@yahoo.com.  

www.corneliapto.org

THE LARGEST COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE - SAT OCT 8TH

This came through in a Doing Good Together Email

Kids Helping Kids Sale

Edina Day of Service

Date/Time:  Saturday, October 15, 11-3

Location: Cornelia Elementary School, 7000 Cornelia Drive, Edina

As part of the Edina Day of Service, the Cornelia Elementary School is hosting a Kids helping Kids Sale to raise money for Somali famine relief.  Proceeds from this event will go to Feed My Starving Children and all items that do not sell will be donated to The Family Partnership in the Twin Cities.  You and your family can participate in any or all of the following ways:

  • Donate your very gently used kids and baby items such as winter coats/gear, sports equipment, jeans, toys and baby gear. 
  • Volunteer your time on the day of the sale 
  • Purchase items at the sale from 11am-3pm
Ages: 6 years- adult

Time Commitment: Two hour shifts

Contact: For more information contact Robin Hayes at rshglh@comcast.net or Laura Hunt at laurahunt2@yahoo.com.  

www.corneliapto.org

givemn.org

This is directly from an email that I received today 11/16/11

GIVE TO THE MAX DAY NOVEMBER 16

Help us help more families on Give to the Max Day.  This Wednesday, November 16, is the 3rd annual Give to the Max Day!  At Doing Good Together, we are especially excited because this year, we have a generous matching grant, courtesy of the Oswald Family Foundation.  Each dollar that you donate to Doing Good Together will be matched one-to-one by the Oswald Family Foundation, effectively doubling your gift!      The idea behind Doing Good Together is to inspire, encourage and equip families to volunteer together; to spend time with loved ones while also helping the larger world. In the process, we raise children who are compassionate, aware of social issues, and are instilled with the lifelong habit of giving. Doing Good Together provides hands-on tools specifically for parents, and also teaches organizations how to more effectively engage families in service.
How can you help?  
  • Make a donation to Doing Good Together 
  • Forward this email to your family, friends and associates
Thank you,

Jenny Friedman, Executive Director

email: mail@doinggoodtogether.org phone: 612.822.6502

www.doinggoodtogther.org

Doing Good Together is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that provides information and support to help people raise compassionate and socially conscious children through family volunteerism.

Copyright © 2010 Doing Good Together

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