Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: February 03, 2009, 09:18:18 PM »I received the attached letter from Baltimore County. I will give the original to Caryn or Crystal for grove records. Unless Jack has a place for grove records, Jack is scribe, right?
Posted by: Crystal
« on: December 23, 2008, 09:11:53 AM »Barcs, ah ha ha ha, I get it.
Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: December 22, 2008, 03:58:45 PM »actually, Chirona used to organize some pagan group in the DC area to do Sandwiches for Samhuinn each year. Everyone involved would donate something for the bagged lunches, they would be prepared and then passed out on the streets to homeless persons.
Unsure if they are still doing it.
Unsure if they are still doing it.
Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: December 22, 2008, 03:56:03 PM »I used to help with a place called Elizabeth House in Laurel. They serve meals every day in the evening. Different churches and faith communities pick a day or two that they will be responsible for. They don't have to supply the food. They just prepare it. Bag lunches are also prepared for the following day's lunch. It is a good program.
Jack in the Green
The CUUPS group, MoonFire, associated with the UU Church of Arlington prepares bagged lunches for a local soup kitchen to hand out once a month. They do PB&J as well as lunch meats, with a bottle of water and a piece of fruit. I believe that the congregation supplies the food and the CUUPS groups just prepares and delivers.
Posted by: JackGreen
« on: December 22, 2008, 03:24:51 PM »I used to help with a place called Elizabeth House in Laurel. They serve meals every day in the evening. Different churches and faith communities pick a day or two that they will be responsible for. They don't have to supply the food. They just prepare it. Bag lunches are also prepared for the following day's lunch. It is a good program.
Jack in the Green
Jack in the Green
Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: December 22, 2008, 02:36:18 PM »I thought this was a wonderful project. Thank you Chelsea for organizing it. You know we could do this more than once a year. Eight time a year might be a bit much, but it would be nice to adopt a family a few times a year.
Jack in the Green
No worries. I think that it is important to help those less fortunate. It is esp. important to me because I was once on the receiving end of this type of program.
I believe that the Adopt a family program is only run from Thanksgiven through the new year, but the MD food bank is always in need of donations and volunteers.
There is a large food bank on Halethorpe Farms Road in Halethorpe, a short distance from where I live. Spending a sunday or saturday afternoon to sort food there maybe an option.
On a related note, BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter) just off Charles Street behind the stadium, is always in need of people to help out there as well. This maybe something good for Spring Equinox.
http://www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org/
Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: December 22, 2008, 02:30:00 PM »Do did they like it???
Yes, Carolyn was totally overwhelmed by everything. As posted earlier, Desaun was very excited to be receiving a football. I am sure that all the children will be very happy this holiday with their bounty.
Posted by: JackGreen
« on: December 22, 2008, 12:30:33 PM »I thought this was a wonderful project. Thank you Chelsea for organizing it. You know we could do this more than once a year. Eight time a year might be a bit much, but it would be nice to adopt a family a few times a year. I think helping others in need is at the heart of all faith including our own. Thanks again Chelsea.
Jack in the Green
Jack in the Green
Posted by: carynml
« on: December 22, 2008, 11:03:17 AM »Do did they like it??? 
Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: December 21, 2008, 01:34:06 PM »Desaun (10 year old)
Handmade Scarf
shoes
Winter coat and ravens hat
Ravens backpack
football
basketball
nerf indoor basketball set
Large Koosh Ball
glow-in-the-dark puzzle
Stocking with assorted goodies (fruit roll ups, activity/coloring book w/ crayons, stuffed snack, etc.)
Duh? that should be stuffed Snake, not snack. I don't think that a stuffed snake would make a good snack.
Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: December 21, 2008, 01:32:12 PM »The final tally of what was delivered to the Coker family today:
Carolyn (the Mother)
Handmade Scarf
Shower gels and sponge
Box of 10 wooden picture frames
diaper bag full of baby food
Desaun (10 year old)
Handmade Scarf
shoes
Winter coat and ravens hat
Ravens backpack
football
basketball
nerf indoor basketball set
Large Koosh Ball
glow-in-the-dark puzzle
Stocking with assorted goodies (fruit roll ups, activity/coloring book w/ crayons, stuffed snack, etc.)
Janaea (9 year old)
Handmade Scarf
Shoes
Winter coat
3 Bratz big babyz (Jade, Cloe and Sasha)
2 barbie my scene dolls (Madison and Chelsea (of course))
glow-in-the-dark puzzle
Stocking with assorted goodies (activity/coloring book w/ crayons, lipgloss, bath soaps that change color, fruit roll ups,etc.)
Jasmine (4 year old)
handmade scarf
shoes
alphabet puzzle
winter coat
Stocking with assorted goodies (coloring book w/ crayons, fruit roll ups, stuffed bear with santa hat, etc.)
Wesley (3 year old)
handmade Scarf
shoes
winter coat with hat and gloves
dinosaur puzzle
animal noises game
play guitar
Stocking with assorted goodies (coloring book w/ crayons, fruit roll ups, stuffed bear, etc.)
Jessica (5 months)
shoes
fleece jumper,
rattles and chew toys,
pants & top
Stocking with assorted baby things (wipes, wash cloths, pacifier, teething biscuits, stuffed bear with santa hat, etc.)
Family:
1 Large box of food and 1 wicker laundry basket of food(guessimate 80-100 lbs total)
14 lb turkey
$50 gift card to barnes & Noble
Carolyn was very grateful for everything. It had taken me and Desaun 4 trips to get everything from the car.
I handed him some packages and he looked at one which greatly resembled a football with a bow and asked with a big smile on his face," who is this for?". Of course I knew so I made a big production of looking at the tag and saying, "well, let's see .... that one is for you".
Really wide eyed and a smile from ear to ear he says, "I really want a football!"
Giving him the Hairy eyeball," football? Did Santa tell you I was bringing a football?" looking around, "Shhh, that will be our secret".
Carolyn (the Mother)
Handmade Scarf
Shower gels and sponge
Box of 10 wooden picture frames
diaper bag full of baby food
Desaun (10 year old)
Handmade Scarf
shoes
Winter coat and ravens hat
Ravens backpack
football
basketball
nerf indoor basketball set
Large Koosh Ball
glow-in-the-dark puzzle
Stocking with assorted goodies (fruit roll ups, activity/coloring book w/ crayons, stuffed snack, etc.)
Janaea (9 year old)
Handmade Scarf
Shoes
Winter coat
3 Bratz big babyz (Jade, Cloe and Sasha)
2 barbie my scene dolls (Madison and Chelsea (of course))
glow-in-the-dark puzzle
Stocking with assorted goodies (activity/coloring book w/ crayons, lipgloss, bath soaps that change color, fruit roll ups,etc.)
Jasmine (4 year old)
handmade scarf
shoes
alphabet puzzle
winter coat
Stocking with assorted goodies (coloring book w/ crayons, fruit roll ups, stuffed bear with santa hat, etc.)
Wesley (3 year old)
handmade Scarf
shoes
winter coat with hat and gloves
dinosaur puzzle
animal noises game
play guitar
Stocking with assorted goodies (coloring book w/ crayons, fruit roll ups, stuffed bear, etc.)
Jessica (5 months)
shoes
fleece jumper,
rattles and chew toys,
pants & top
Stocking with assorted baby things (wipes, wash cloths, pacifier, teething biscuits, stuffed bear with santa hat, etc.)
Family:
1 Large box of food and 1 wicker laundry basket of food(guessimate 80-100 lbs total)
14 lb turkey
$50 gift card to barnes & Noble
Carolyn was very grateful for everything. It had taken me and Desaun 4 trips to get everything from the car.
I handed him some packages and he looked at one which greatly resembled a football with a bow and asked with a big smile on his face," who is this for?". Of course I knew so I made a big production of looking at the tag and saying, "well, let's see .... that one is for you".
Really wide eyed and a smile from ear to ear he says, "I really want a football!"
Giving him the Hairy eyeball," football? Did Santa tell you I was bringing a football?" looking around, "Shhh, that will be our secret".
Posted by: Pagandenma
« on: December 20, 2008, 01:53:38 PM »I can bring some tuna and a bag of rice from the pantry.
Posted by: DeilenMor
« on: December 19, 2008, 03:52:32 PM »I have some canned soups if you want them my mother felt the need when I asked for canned soup to buy me A LOT. I've got some cream of chicken n some Healthy choice. I can bring a can or 2. If you want some home canning I've got a quart of black bean soup (it's good just kind of tired of it, and no one else eats it here so the quart is 2 much).
Either would be excellent. Please just label the Balck Bean Soup if you choose to bring it along. thanks.
Posted by: Fiamma
« on: December 19, 2008, 03:16:55 PM »Please post if you are planning on bringing a canned item for the food basket or a gift for the family. I will be taking the items to them on Sunday after WWTOO.
I know that Renee will be bringing scarves.
This way if there are gaps that need to be filled, I can try to fill them this evening or tomorrow morning.
Thanks.
Gavin and I will also have a couple of cans of vegatables.
Renee
Posted by: stargirlDR
« on: December 19, 2008, 02:35:48 PM »I have some canned soups if you want them my mother felt the need when I asked for canned soup to buy me A LOT. I've got some cream of chicken n some Healthy choice. I can bring a can or 2. If you want some home canning I've got a quart of black bean soup (it's good just kind of tired of it, and no one else eats it here so the quart is 2 much).