ELF Delivery Winter Clothes 4 KIDS!
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Living in a small town has its downfalls and resources to help those in need are limited. My 12 year old daughter, Arianna, came home from her bible study 2 years ago and asked me of a way we could help others, since we have asked for help in the past I felt this would be a great way to give back.
I have been looking around me and notice some children wearing jackets that are a little to small, or ski pants with tears in the knees, boots that have obviously been handed down and it saddens me.
My daughter and I are hoping that people with donate out of the kindness of their hearts, that they will think back to a time when they needed a helping hand, when someone gave them $5 for gas or a jacket that was collecting dust in their closet.
I know that times are difficult for everyone right now but every donation adds up, every share posted allows someone else to donate or share.
I know our town does a coat/jacket drive that supplies some with used/gently used winter clothing and although they try their hardest they are not able to help everyone that needs it, not even close:(
So Arianna and I thought what would be better then to be able to earn enough money that we could have the school pick names of children/families in need and be able to give them brand new winter clothing.
(Also people in need can also contact me privately as I know there are some that have children too young to attend school)
What we are hoping to do is raise enough money that instead of doing the actual shopping for the items we would be able to give each child/family a gift card in the amount needed to purchase their own items.
This will be one of the questions asked of those in need. Where will they be shopping? So that we can get a gift card to the appropriate store.
We plan on working side by side with the schools in the area on this and I am hoping that even though today is already December 3rd we are hoping we will be able to get enough donations to start doing something right away.
(FYI: All families names will be kept confidential and I won't even have access to them, so do not be afraid to speak up if your in need!!)
I can be contacted through this campaign and by email @ [email redacted] (Subject: Winter Clothes 4 Kids)
Also you can contact me via phone to set up a clothing delivery or to hand deliver a donation. [phone redacted]; [phone redacted] or [phone redacted] All numbers accept calls and texts and VoiceMail.
I really hope that we are able to raise enough money to help others, this is something that is important to me but even more important to my beautiful daughter, Arianna:)
Please feel free to email me with any questions and concerns you may have.
***Also for those that would rather donate via check please send to Margo Johnson- the savings account wont accept a check wrote out to Winter Clothes 4 Kids at this time- I did speak to the bank and TD bank is awesome and is willing to help me out when writing out the bank checks to people by not charging me any fees!! Also if you would rather send an actual physical item(s) instead of cash/check you can mail/ship the item(s) to:
ELF Delivery
Winter Clothes 4 Kids! c/o Margo Johnson & Arianna Patten
42 Carey Road
Hardwick, Vt 05843
(I moved to wolcott but for now the address is the same, when it changes I will update it here.)
Please if you send clothing donations make sure they are in excellent to brand new condition and all sizes are welcome!
(If this is a success I will not ever pull down this campaign and every year at this time we will be able to help children and families that need it.)
I have been looking around me and notice some children wearing jackets that are a little to small, or ski pants with tears in the knees, boots that have obviously been handed down and it saddens me.
My daughter and I are hoping that people with donate out of the kindness of their hearts, that they will think back to a time when they needed a helping hand, when someone gave them $5 for gas or a jacket that was collecting dust in their closet.
I know that times are difficult for everyone right now but every donation adds up, every share posted allows someone else to donate or share.
I know our town does a coat/jacket drive that supplies some with used/gently used winter clothing and although they try their hardest they are not able to help everyone that needs it, not even close:(
So Arianna and I thought what would be better then to be able to earn enough money that we could have the school pick names of children/families in need and be able to give them brand new winter clothing.
(Also people in need can also contact me privately as I know there are some that have children too young to attend school)
What we are hoping to do is raise enough money that instead of doing the actual shopping for the items we would be able to give each child/family a gift card in the amount needed to purchase their own items.
This will be one of the questions asked of those in need. Where will they be shopping? So that we can get a gift card to the appropriate store.
We plan on working side by side with the schools in the area on this and I am hoping that even though today is already December 3rd we are hoping we will be able to get enough donations to start doing something right away.
(FYI: All families names will be kept confidential and I won't even have access to them, so do not be afraid to speak up if your in need!!)
I can be contacted through this campaign and by email @ [email redacted] (Subject: Winter Clothes 4 Kids)
Also you can contact me via phone to set up a clothing delivery or to hand deliver a donation. [phone redacted]; [phone redacted] or [phone redacted] All numbers accept calls and texts and VoiceMail.
I really hope that we are able to raise enough money to help others, this is something that is important to me but even more important to my beautiful daughter, Arianna:)
Please feel free to email me with any questions and concerns you may have.
***Also for those that would rather donate via check please send to Margo Johnson- the savings account wont accept a check wrote out to Winter Clothes 4 Kids at this time- I did speak to the bank and TD bank is awesome and is willing to help me out when writing out the bank checks to people by not charging me any fees!! Also if you would rather send an actual physical item(s) instead of cash/check you can mail/ship the item(s) to:
ELF Delivery
Winter Clothes 4 Kids! c/o Margo Johnson & Arianna Patten
42 Carey Road
Hardwick, Vt 05843
(I moved to wolcott but for now the address is the same, when it changes I will update it here.)
Please if you send clothing donations make sure they are in excellent to brand new condition and all sizes are welcome!
(If this is a success I will not ever pull down this campaign and every year at this time we will be able to help children and families that need it.)
Organizer
Margo Dae Johnson
Organizer
Hardwick, VT
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