Ways to Serve
Hands OnOften times our foster parents could use an extra hand (or two or three.)
Are you available during the day? Many parents could use an extra body at home to entertain kids while they tackle tasks . Also, a lot of these kids come with lot of extra appointments. Often times is would be a huge help to have someone to travel to appointments to help entertain, occupy, watch children so "mom" and/or "dad" can focus. Lastly, we all know good babysitters are hard to come by. Would you or your teen be willing to volunteer time to babysit? |
Make a MealThe time surrounding a placement is often hectic and filled with appointments and errands. Never mind the fact that foster parents are trying to help the new child(ren) settle in and become part of the family. Often times the day to day tasks seem overwhelming.
Can you help ease a little of stress by providing a meal or meals to a family? We would like to see our families receive meals the first 2-4 weeks. We have a number of ways to facilitate this: upon notification of a new placement we will start a Meal Train; maintaining a storage of freezer meal that can be delivered for emergency situations; pizza deliveries (or gift cards.) |
Manger ProjectThe Manger Project began in 2015 and provided gifts to over 35 children. The event was held the beginning of December and foster families were invited to come and "shop" free of charge for the children (foster, adopted, biological) in their home. Downstairs they children were led through their own shopping day where with help from volunteers they choose gifts for friends and family. The children's "purchases" were wrapped an labelled for them to bring home with them.
Well, over $3000 worth of items were donated and distributed. We look to expand the giving farther into the community this year but need your help. If you and your business would like to donate please contact us. Also, an Amazon Wish List has been started for your shopping/donating convenience. http://smile.amazon.com/registry/giftlist/1FT0HHZTZNI9E |