Our second collection of warm clothes and blankets for families in a trailer park in San Miguel! Your kindness is making a difference right this very minute!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Warm Clothes and Blankets
Our second collection of warm clothes and blankets for families in a trailer park in San Miguel! Your kindness is making a difference right this very minute!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Women's Council of Realtors
Womenade would like to express appreciation to the local chapter of The Women's Council of Realtors. Thursday, December 10th, Marylou Gooden accepted their donation of $500 to help us help others in our county.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Prado Day Center Ongoing Winter Needs
Prado needs volunteers and anything that can be warmed by water, such as instant soup.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Prado Day Center Emergency Needs
Prado Day Center will begin providing overnight shelter to the homeless during the cold weather beginning this Thursday night.
Prado will need volunteers to staff the overnight and weekend shelter as weather conditions warrant throughout the winter and will also need donations of blankets/mats etc.
Folks interested in helping should contact Dee or Shawn at the Prado Day Center at 786-0617.
Prado will need volunteers to staff the overnight and weekend shelter as weather conditions warrant throughout the winter and will also need donations of blankets/mats etc.
Folks interested in helping should contact Dee or Shawn at the Prado Day Center at 786-0617.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Foster Families Needed
Many of our high needs children are going to out-of-county group homes or just not getting the services they require. These young people (through no fault of their own) have been abused, neglected and/or traumatized. They need therapeutic help, understanding, and commitment in order to heal - grow - survive.
The most qualified people are probably seeking this kind of work as we speak, but don’t know where to look. Those best suited for our specialty parent therapist positions have experience with children above and beyond parenting their biological children. At least one adult in the home needs to be a full time parent. The $2400 per month, per child, compensation is mostly tax free. Family Care Network provides quality training and support. Would you please forward this request to everyone you know via email, face book, website, blog, twitter, or through your other local groups and ask them to forward it too? We must get these kids into caring homes before the need becomes more critical, and placement more difficult.
I am prepared to speak where ever I am invited. I sure would appreciate it if everyone would join me in this effort to connect these kids with the homes they so desperately need.
Many thanks,
Janaan Miles
Foster Family Development Specialist
Family Care Network Inc.
Main Line: 805-781-3535 x1521
Direct Line: 805-706-0521
FAX line: 805-201-3535
Thank you for sharing our passion.
The most qualified people are probably seeking this kind of work as we speak, but don’t know where to look. Those best suited for our specialty parent therapist positions have experience with children above and beyond parenting their biological children. At least one adult in the home needs to be a full time parent. The $2400 per month, per child, compensation is mostly tax free. Family Care Network provides quality training and support. Would you please forward this request to everyone you know via email, face book, website, blog, twitter, or through your other local groups and ask them to forward it too? We must get these kids into caring homes before the need becomes more critical, and placement more difficult.
I am prepared to speak where ever I am invited. I sure would appreciate it if everyone would join me in this effort to connect these kids with the homes they so desperately need.
Many thanks,
Janaan Miles
Foster Family Development Specialist
Family Care Network Inc.
Main Line: 805-781-3535 x1521
Direct Line: 805-706-0521
FAX line: 805-201-3535
Thank you for sharing our passion.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Over 400 local foster and high-needs children in need of holiday gifts
SAN LUIS OBISPO, November 3, 2009—The Family Care Network will hold its annual Sponsor a Child for Christmas gift gathering effort, partnering with the Central Coast community to provide specifically requested gifts for the over 400 foster and high-needs children, youth and families the organization will serve this December in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The help of the Central Coast community is especially needed this year, as many previous partners of the agency are now unable to participate in this year’s effort as a result of the current economy.
For many children in foster care and families struggling to make ends meet, the holidays are a time of uncertainty and hopelessness. During this time, the Family Care Network mobilizes the community to support these often over looked populations by enlisting the community in the fulfillment of Wish List cards. Wish List cards include the specific gift requests from every child, youth and family served by the Family Care Network, and are distributed to community members in order for the gifts to be purchased and the Christmas wishes granted. While the current economic climate is posing a financial challenge to many of our generous community members, individuals are becoming more creative and are choosing to partner with their friends, family and co-workers in order to fulfill gift requests.
Gift wishes include anything from a fishing pole for a foster child, toddler clothes for a teen mom or gift cards for families in need. Interested? To Sponsor a Child for Christmas, please call the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535 in order to select a Wish List card. Once you have purchased the items on your selected Wish List card, please deliver all of your unwrapped presents to one of the Family Care Network’s offices by December 4th at 4:30pm. Office locations include 3765 S. Higuera St. in San Luis Obispo, 1660 S. Broadway in Santa Maria and 351 S. Hitchcock Way, Suite B110 in Santa Barbara.
For more information on how you can participate in Sponsor a Child for Christmas or on other ways you can help support local foster and high-needs children and families throughout the year, please contact the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535 or visit our website at FCNI.org.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, November 3, 2009—The Family Care Network will hold its annual Sponsor a Child for Christmas gift gathering effort, partnering with the Central Coast community to provide specifically requested gifts for the over 400 foster and high-needs children, youth and families the organization will serve this December in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The help of the Central Coast community is especially needed this year, as many previous partners of the agency are now unable to participate in this year’s effort as a result of the current economy.
For many children in foster care and families struggling to make ends meet, the holidays are a time of uncertainty and hopelessness. During this time, the Family Care Network mobilizes the community to support these often over looked populations by enlisting the community in the fulfillment of Wish List cards. Wish List cards include the specific gift requests from every child, youth and family served by the Family Care Network, and are distributed to community members in order for the gifts to be purchased and the Christmas wishes granted. While the current economic climate is posing a financial challenge to many of our generous community members, individuals are becoming more creative and are choosing to partner with their friends, family and co-workers in order to fulfill gift requests.
Gift wishes include anything from a fishing pole for a foster child, toddler clothes for a teen mom or gift cards for families in need. Interested? To Sponsor a Child for Christmas, please call the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535 in order to select a Wish List card. Once you have purchased the items on your selected Wish List card, please deliver all of your unwrapped presents to one of the Family Care Network’s offices by December 4th at 4:30pm. Office locations include 3765 S. Higuera St. in San Luis Obispo, 1660 S. Broadway in Santa Maria and 351 S. Hitchcock Way, Suite B110 in Santa Barbara.
For more information on how you can participate in Sponsor a Child for Christmas or on other ways you can help support local foster and high-needs children and families throughout the year, please contact the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535 or visit our website at FCNI.org.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hospice Partners Hope Chest Thrift Store
Please donate your gently used furniture, linens, houseware, dishes, jewelry, books, clothing, and shoes. No TVs or computers.
Proceeds benefit Hospice patients and their families on the Central Coast.
445 Higuera St. 545-5955
Proceeds benefit Hospice patients and their families on the Central Coast.
445 Higuera St. 545-5955
Health Care Forum
Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Congregation Beth David
10180 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo
Sponsored by Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice
More Information: Carolin Hall: 704-3356
6:00 p.m.
Congregation Beth David
10180 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo
Sponsored by Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice
More Information: Carolin Hall: 704-3356
The Latest Sharing List!
As of October 27, 2009:
Womenade Donations: $59,081.24
Needs Filled: $58,783.99
Balance October 27, 2009 $297.25
August 19: Partial rent for pregnant woman coping on her own. Referral: Mary Squellati, SAFE ($300)
August 19: Medication for 1 month for self-employed woman in her 50s who suffered a heart attack and was unable to pay for necessary medication; she has run a San Luis Obispo daycare for 20 years. Referral: Julie Jones ($200)
August 19: Bassinet for baby boy due next week. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($29 in Merry-Go-Round scrip)
August 20: School clothes for two high school brothers in struggling family. Referral: Julie Jones ($200)
September 3: Dental exams and e-rays for 4 upper elementary children. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($449.10)
September 3: Partial payments for dental surgeries for 5 children under the age of 4 whose parents have lost their jobs. Referral: Cecelia CDHP ($250)
September 3: A high-risk young mom trying to get her one-year-old
back from foster care. She is struggling working part-time. Her checking account at was closed due to insufficient funds, and she desperately needs to open another checking in order to receive direct deposit checks, which is the required manner of payment at her place of employment. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($300)
September 5: Port-a-crib for young baby’s bed. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, North Coast ($43.50 in Merry-Go-Round scrip)
October 1: Gas card for family to transport baby to Stanford for care for Cystic Fibrosis. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis Obispo ($100)
October 1: RTA bus passes for mother of 5 to go back to school at Santa Barbara Business College. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($35)
October 2: Groceries for family with none; parents recently laid off and infant in hospital. Delivered by Marcie Lindvall. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
October 3: Dental procedure for young child at Clinica De Tolosa. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($69.62)
October 3: Dental procedure for elementary boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
October 3: Dental surgeries for two toddlers. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($150)
October 3: Crib for a new baby of a recovering addict. Crib sheets donated by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($128.10)
October 3: Red Cross CPR class for a mother of two children who is seeking a job as a home health aide. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($45)
October 3: Red Cross CPR course for mother of three boys who recently got hired by a home health service as a nurse’s aide. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($45)
October 5: Loan to hard-working mother whose roommate moved out leaving her with a deposit shortfall. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna Middle ($300)
October 6: Warm clothes for homeless toddler girl. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, North County, delivery by and extras from Debbie Bennett ($65).
October 2: Bassinet for newborn in very low-income family; delivered by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($50 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
October 2: Stroller for a medically fragile young baby; delivered by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($35 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
October 14: Half payment for letterman jacket for resource student who has classroom difficulties, and has found running the one positive spot in his life. He is one in a family of 8 children. Referral: Janet Lewis, resource specialist, Paso Robles High School ($150)
October 19: Partial water bill payment for hard-working family of 5 children ages 3 through 13 going through difficult times. Water has been turned off and the family has been carrying water from neighbors to wash, drink, and flush. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna Middle School ($200)
October 21: Warm clothes for two toddler brothers and another young boy. Referral: Facilitated by PHNs in South County and San Luis Obispo, shopping and delivery by Carol Tickner ($63.08)
As of October 27, 2009, Womenade Donations: $58,881.24
Needs Filled: $58,583.99
Balance October 27, 2009 Hostesss Anneka Scranton $297.25
hours of bill-paying and organization help for woman caring for her brain-injured husband from Conny Gut; diaper bag from Jackie at Mia’s; diapers from the Blakely Family; tiny baby bed from Sharynn Chirpich for newborn in a small trailer; 3 infant blankets from SLO Quilters Club via Kim Meyer; baby toys from Anne Turner; mouse and keyboard from Pat and Raul Cano; sewing machines for young girls in Foster care from Marcie Lindvall and Marty Thomas; bounty of diapers from Debbie Bennett; diapers and wipes for the DeGroots from Diana Henderson; diapers from Rosemary Cleaves; backpacks for Family Care Network from Sandy Amborn; San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum passes donated by their volunteers and given to clients of PHNs, Family Care Network, First Time Mothers Program, Jack’s Helping Hand, and School Readiness families in South County S.A.F.E. - 65 in all; pack-n-play as bed for medically fragile child in small living conditions from Pat Cano and Monica Carinio delivered by Debbie Bennett; clothes for toddler boy purchased from Hospice Partners Hope Chest by Anne Appel and others donated by Elaine Stewart; jeans for young girl purchased from Hospice Partners Hope Chest by Anne Appel; baby monitor from Diana Foch; baby girl clothes from Erin Schimke delivered by Arlene Yost; warm clothes for homeless preschool girl purchased and delivered by Laurel Siembieda: stroller purchased and delivered by Francine Johnston: trundle bed to Women’s Shelter family by Kathy Greer and delivered by Ken and Judy Riener; baby clothes from Summer Long; sewing machine for client at Family Care Network from Diane Wettlaufer; carseat from Elaine Stewart; mattress from Elaine Stewart; twin sheets from Gini Ortiz, mattress pads from Kat Tuculet, a bounty of pillows, sheets, blankets from Carol Astaire; boys clothes and shoes from Carol Tickner; diapers from Linda Jankay; stroller purchased and delivered by Francine Johnston;
Womenade Donations: $59,081.24
Needs Filled: $58,783.99
Balance October 27, 2009 $297.25
August 19: Partial rent for pregnant woman coping on her own. Referral: Mary Squellati, SAFE ($300)
August 19: Medication for 1 month for self-employed woman in her 50s who suffered a heart attack and was unable to pay for necessary medication; she has run a San Luis Obispo daycare for 20 years. Referral: Julie Jones ($200)
August 19: Bassinet for baby boy due next week. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($29 in Merry-Go-Round scrip)
August 20: School clothes for two high school brothers in struggling family. Referral: Julie Jones ($200)
September 3: Dental exams and e-rays for 4 upper elementary children. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($449.10)
September 3: Partial payments for dental surgeries for 5 children under the age of 4 whose parents have lost their jobs. Referral: Cecelia CDHP ($250)
September 3: A high-risk young mom trying to get her one-year-old
back from foster care. She is struggling working part-time. Her checking account at was closed due to insufficient funds, and she desperately needs to open another checking in order to receive direct deposit checks, which is the required manner of payment at her place of employment. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($300)
September 5: Port-a-crib for young baby’s bed. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, North Coast ($43.50 in Merry-Go-Round scrip)
October 1: Gas card for family to transport baby to Stanford for care for Cystic Fibrosis. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis Obispo ($100)
October 1: RTA bus passes for mother of 5 to go back to school at Santa Barbara Business College. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($35)
October 2: Groceries for family with none; parents recently laid off and infant in hospital. Delivered by Marcie Lindvall. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
October 3: Dental procedure for young child at Clinica De Tolosa. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($69.62)
October 3: Dental procedure for elementary boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
October 3: Dental surgeries for two toddlers. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($150)
October 3: Crib for a new baby of a recovering addict. Crib sheets donated by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($128.10)
October 3: Red Cross CPR class for a mother of two children who is seeking a job as a home health aide. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($45)
October 3: Red Cross CPR course for mother of three boys who recently got hired by a home health service as a nurse’s aide. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($45)
October 5: Loan to hard-working mother whose roommate moved out leaving her with a deposit shortfall. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna Middle ($300)
October 6: Warm clothes for homeless toddler girl. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, North County, delivery by and extras from Debbie Bennett ($65).
October 2: Bassinet for newborn in very low-income family; delivered by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($50 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
October 2: Stroller for a medically fragile young baby; delivered by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($35 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
October 14: Half payment for letterman jacket for resource student who has classroom difficulties, and has found running the one positive spot in his life. He is one in a family of 8 children. Referral: Janet Lewis, resource specialist, Paso Robles High School ($150)
October 19: Partial water bill payment for hard-working family of 5 children ages 3 through 13 going through difficult times. Water has been turned off and the family has been carrying water from neighbors to wash, drink, and flush. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna Middle School ($200)
October 21: Warm clothes for two toddler brothers and another young boy. Referral: Facilitated by PHNs in South County and San Luis Obispo, shopping and delivery by Carol Tickner ($63.08)
As of October 27, 2009, Womenade Donations: $58,881.24
Needs Filled: $58,583.99
Balance October 27, 2009 Hostesss Anneka Scranton $297.25
hours of bill-paying and organization help for woman caring for her brain-injured husband from Conny Gut; diaper bag from Jackie at Mia’s; diapers from the Blakely Family; tiny baby bed from Sharynn Chirpich for newborn in a small trailer; 3 infant blankets from SLO Quilters Club via Kim Meyer; baby toys from Anne Turner; mouse and keyboard from Pat and Raul Cano; sewing machines for young girls in Foster care from Marcie Lindvall and Marty Thomas; bounty of diapers from Debbie Bennett; diapers and wipes for the DeGroots from Diana Henderson; diapers from Rosemary Cleaves; backpacks for Family Care Network from Sandy Amborn; San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum passes donated by their volunteers and given to clients of PHNs, Family Care Network, First Time Mothers Program, Jack’s Helping Hand, and School Readiness families in South County S.A.F.E. - 65 in all; pack-n-play as bed for medically fragile child in small living conditions from Pat Cano and Monica Carinio delivered by Debbie Bennett; clothes for toddler boy purchased from Hospice Partners Hope Chest by Anne Appel and others donated by Elaine Stewart; jeans for young girl purchased from Hospice Partners Hope Chest by Anne Appel; baby monitor from Diana Foch; baby girl clothes from Erin Schimke delivered by Arlene Yost; warm clothes for homeless preschool girl purchased and delivered by Laurel Siembieda: stroller purchased and delivered by Francine Johnston: trundle bed to Women’s Shelter family by Kathy Greer and delivered by Ken and Judy Riener; baby clothes from Summer Long; sewing machine for client at Family Care Network from Diane Wettlaufer; carseat from Elaine Stewart; mattress from Elaine Stewart; twin sheets from Gini Ortiz, mattress pads from Kat Tuculet, a bounty of pillows, sheets, blankets from Carol Astaire; boys clothes and shoes from Carol Tickner; diapers from Linda Jankay; stroller purchased and delivered by Francine Johnston;
Sunday, October 18, 2009
National Adoption Day
From our Beca Ponce: National Adoption Day on November 14th. Adoptive and Foster families, those supporting adoptive and foster families, and anyone considering adoption or becoming a foster parent are invited. Cost is FREE. There will be massage chairs, bounce houses, face painting, etc., and child care will be provided. RSVP by October 30th to Gina Gindrich, 781-1776
SLO Child Development Center
From our Wendy Daly: Winemaker Dinner/Auction at The Carlton Hotel, October 23rd, 5 - 9 p.m. Tickets $65. All proceeds benefit the therapeutic child development services at SLO Child Development Center. Tickets: events@the-carlton.com 461-5100 ext. 126.
Fort Hope
" />From our Julie Schultz: The annual Fort Hope BBQ Fundraiser is being held at Ft. Hope, 8020 Mary Hall Road, Arroyo Grande, Sunday, October 25th, from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $35/person. Kids 17 years or younger are free. Let me know (chkonstx@charter.net) if you're Interested in spending the day fishing, gold panning, archery, eating or just enjoying the surroundings. If you have no idea what Fort Hope is, check out Pat Loomis's program for disadvantaged children at www.forthope.org.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Local American Red Cross Sponsorship Program
Sample great ideas for gifts in honor of your friends and family.
Contact Natalie Schaefer: schaefern@slo-redcross.org.
$50 to provide a CPR class for a member of the Latino community
$80 to sponsor a Water Safety Instructor training
$100 to adopt a mannequin
$150 to sponsor a lifeguard training
$400 to sponsor 1 sign language interpreter to teach safety classes
$100 worth of disaster supplies for the Sea Train container
$150 sponsor one Disaster Volunteer training scholarship
$65 build classroom disaster kit for a high school youth club
And more!
Sample great ideas for gifts in honor of your friends and family.
Contact Natalie Schaefer: schaefern@slo-redcross.org.
$50 to provide a CPR class for a member of the Latino community
$80 to sponsor a Water Safety Instructor training
$100 to adopt a mannequin
$150 to sponsor a lifeguard training
$400 to sponsor 1 sign language interpreter to teach safety classes
$100 worth of disaster supplies for the Sea Train container
$150 sponsor one Disaster Volunteer training scholarship
$65 build classroom disaster kit for a high school youth club
And more!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Red Cross Preparedness Presentation
Red Cross Preparedness Presentation: Wednesday, October 7th, 5 p.m., Tournament Room, San Luis Obispo Country Club, 255 Country Club Drive. Do not use the main entrance, but instead we welcome you to the Tournament Room at the left end of the building.
Carolyn Novak, from our local Red Cross, will begin sharing at 5 p.m. She has been a disaster volunteer with Red Cross for 4 years. Her first national assignment was the hurricanes in August, 2005, when she spent time in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Locally, she has responded to flood and fire disasters. Carolyn spent 20 years in sports radio and TV.
Her presentation will be about her volunteer experiences, and about what each of us can do to be ready for whatever disaster strikes our area.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Carolyn Novak, from our local Red Cross, will begin sharing at 5 p.m. She has been a disaster volunteer with Red Cross for 4 years. Her first national assignment was the hurricanes in August, 2005, when she spent time in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Locally, she has responded to flood and fire disasters. Carolyn spent 20 years in sports radio and TV.
Her presentation will be about her volunteer experiences, and about what each of us can do to be ready for whatever disaster strikes our area.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Department of Social Services Rummage Sale
Open to the public
A variety of items at great prices
from used to new,
crafts and antiques too!!!
Department of Social Services
3433 So. Higuera, San Luis Obispo
(corner of Prado and Higuera - back parking lot behind the 3 story building)
Saturday, September 12, 2009
8am-12pm
Vendor space rent and additional donations collected
will be used to help children and families in need,
and funding requests such as
Summer Camp, Sports Uniforms, Musical Instruments, etc.
For additional information, please contact Jannine Lambert @ 781-1882, jlambert@co.slo.ca.us
A variety of items at great prices
from used to new,
crafts and antiques too!!!
Department of Social Services
3433 So. Higuera, San Luis Obispo
(corner of Prado and Higuera - back parking lot behind the 3 story building)
Saturday, September 12, 2009
8am-12pm
Vendor space rent and additional donations collected
will be used to help children and families in need,
and funding requests such as
Summer Camp, Sports Uniforms, Musical Instruments, etc.
For additional information, please contact Jannine Lambert @ 781-1882, jlambert@co.slo.ca.us
Monday, August 31, 2009
Latest Sharings
Womenade! What you have done so far in 2009!
January 22 Gas bill payment for family at risk. Referral: Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta ($118)
January 24: Highchair for young baby of struggling mom. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($15)
January 27: Five nights lodging for Cuesta student and mother of three children, one who has diabetes. Family had been staying in campgrounds. Special pricing from Anchor Inn, Morro Bay. Referral: Julianne Jackson, EOPS/Care, Cuesta ($236.50)
January 27: Dental surgery for 8-year-old with 16 cavities, 2 crowns, and 6 root canals. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
January 27: Dental surgery for 12 children whose parents are out of work; ages range from 1 to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($600)
January 27: Exam and glasses for first grader. Referral: Dana Francis, Sinsheimer ($276)
January 27: Stroller for toddler of struggling family. Purchased with trade credit from Merry-Go-Round and delivered by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($35)
February 10: Partial rent for hard-working mom of five facing shortage of work; payment prevents the family’s eviction. Referral: Alma, EOC/POP ($280)
February 20: Clothes for infant in need of warm items. Referral: Kim Meyer ($31.79 in credit from Merry-Go-Round)
February 20: Clothes for toddler needing warm items. Referral: Kim Meyer ($9.97 credit from Merry-Go-Round; $30.98)
February 20: Clothes for three-year-old. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($33.94)
March 10: Diapers for newborn whose mom is a recovering drug user. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($34.44)
March 10: Gas for mom to take baby back and forth between Sierra Vista and Cottage Hospital. Referral: Social worker, Sierra Vista ($100)
March 12: Diapers for baby who has none! Referral: Kim Meyer ($46.11)
March 12: Warm coat for kindergartener whose family is very poor. Paid with Merry-Go-Round credit. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($7.50)
March 13: Clothes for 10-month-old, the youngest of a family of 5. Paid for with Merry-Go-Round credit. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($50.10)
March 13: Dental surgeries for 18 children in pain; parents out of work. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($900)
March 23: Diapers for toddler. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($32.96)
March 19: Dental treatment for young boy in pain being seen at Clinica de Tolosa. Parents are paying remaining $500 at $25 per month. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
April 25: Highchair for drug-exposed 6-month-old. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($15.23)
As of April 30, 2009, Womenade Donations: $51,208.16
Needs Filled: $51,151.20
Balance April 30, 2009: Potluck Hostess Marcie Lindvall $ 56.96
May 1: Clothes and diapers for baby with heart and hearing problems and seizures. Referral: Mary Illingworth, Jack’s Helping Hand ($16.82 and $39.59)
May 4: Dental surgeries for 24 children ages 1 to eight years. Most have parents who have lost jobs, one is severely autistic, one is homeless, and one has severe seizures. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($1,200)
May 6: Gas card for family making long distance trips to see their newborn in Sierra’s NICU. Referral facilitated by Sierra Vista social worker ($100)
May 7: Walker for young baby. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, Coast ($16 paid with trade credit at Merry-Go-Round)
May 14: Dental treatment for 10-year-old boy whose dad has lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
May 14: Dental treatments for young boy who lives in a little garage with his dad. Clinica Tolosa Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($125)
May 14: Dental treatments for 9-year-old whose mom has been laid off from her hotel job. Clinica Tolosa Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
May 18: Emergency food, laundry detergent, and diapers for a family with a 5-year-old and an 18-month-old. The father lost his job, can’t find work, and the family has nothing. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($146.07)
May 21: Partial AYSO payment for 7th grade Laguna girl who needs a focus in life and loves soccer. She can’t afford registration fees and did not get to play last year because of that. Referral: Erin Schimke, teacher, Laguna Middle ($20)
May 26: Crib for baby who has no place to sleep. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis Obispo ($132.25 plus $20 Merry-Go-Round credit)
June 2: Exam and x-rays for mom who is in pain from decay, infection, and loss of her partial dentures. Referral Facilitated by PHN, South County, Reduced treatment rate from Central Coast Dental ($168)
June 7: Contribution to for a SLOHS student to attend a comprehensive architectural summer program at Cal Poly. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna ($125)
June 13: Microwave for family to use as only cooking source. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($20)
June 18: Partial payment to for a mother to have her four infected front teeth removed. Central Coast Dental is providing a discount. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($250)
June 18: Partial rent for a room in a house for pregnant client due at the end of July who is struggling to establish a safe place for herself and her child. Referral: San Luis PHN, First Time Mothers Program ($200)
June 23: Partial payment for spacer for 5-year-old homeless girl who had an abscessed molar removed. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
July 13: Clothes for toddler whose family is struggling. Referral: Kim Meyer ($42.96, all from credit at Merry-Go-Round)
July 13: Crib mattress for baby in need. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis Obispo and delivered by Kim Meyer ($43.40)
July 13: Dental treatment for young boy in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($80)
July 14: Cradle for newborn baby of teen mom. Cradle delivered by Richard and Carol Tickner. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($41.04 in Merry-Go-Round trade credit with extra support from Carol)
July 16: Car seat for newborn to leave the hospital. Referral: Case Manager, Community Health Center. ($43.50 Merry-Go-Round credit.)
July 16: Partial payment for endoscopy for mother of five who is having trouble swallowing. Referral Facilitated by PHN, South County ($432.77 with special assistance from Marylou Gooden, Elaine Gardiner, Sally Equinoa, Joyce Rabellino, Carol Astaire, and Carol Tickner)
July 20: Exam for 17-year-old boy with painful growth on his lip. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($126)
July 25: Partial payment for the removal of large moles on the head of a little 6th grade girl. The parents both work at a fast food restaurant, the student does not qualify for Medi-Cal, and Healthy Families has a waiting list. Referral: Mo McGee, San Luis Coastal nurse ($100)
July 29: Partial payment for dental surgeries for 4 children under the age of 5. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
August 1: Baby car seat for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($29 credit from Merry-Go-Round plus additional payment from Anne Appel; delivered by Anne)
August 1: Cradle, mattress, sheet, and blanket for newborn. Donated and delivered by Anne Appel. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County
August 1: Newborn diapers. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($29.99)
August 3: Round trip bus tickets for a 3-year-old and her mother to UCSF for child’s hearing aides. This little girl has significant congenital complications, and is managing remarkably well, but her speech is delayed. CCS will pay for the hearing aides, but no longer will cover travel costs. They will stay at the UCSF Family House. Referral facilitated by PHN, Los Osos ($101)
August 16: Mucalcele surgery for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($290)
August 16: Birth certificate copy for pregnant woman so she can be enrolled in Medi-Cal. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($17)
As of August 18, 2009, Womenade Donations: $55,598.16
Needs Filled: $55,524.09
Balance August 18, 2009: Potluck Hostess Naomi Blakeley $74.07
August 19: Partial rent for pregnant woman coping on her own. Referral: Mary Squellati, SAFE ($300)
August 19: Bassinet for baby boy due next week. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($29 in Merry-Go-Round scrip)
Donated: Checking account from San Luis Trust Bank; jogging stroller from Jennifer Stokes; highchair from Monica Carinio; kitchen drawer items from Marylou Gooden; children’s books from Julian Smith-Goode; clothes from Rona Goode; children’s clothes from Erin Schimke; clothes and toys, Rodessa Newton; computer for a mom with MS from Aime and Mat Garretson, referral from Sara Cress; children’s books from the Garretsons; diapers from Linda Bishop and Marylou Gooden; umbrella stroller for homeless child from Elaine Stewart; highchair and baby clothes from Kimberlee Leroux and Loretta Axberg; diapers and Ensure for the DeGroot children from Diana Henderson and Rosemary Cleaves; diapers and formula from Diana Henderson and Rosemary Cleaves; baby girl clothes from Summer Long and Judy Riener; crib mattress and diapers from Loretta Axberg; bike for special needs child from Amie Garretson and Joyce Miklik; in-home care for pregnant mom from Joyce Rabellino, Kim Meyer, Rona Goode; boy clothes from Jennifer Stokes; baby swing from Kimberlee Leroux; 2 umbrella strollers from Ellen Sheffer; stroller from Marcie Lindvall; children’s clothes and books from Rodessa Newton; washer and dryer from Rodessa Newton; donation to Merry-Go-Round from Gail Sears; crib from Elaine Stewart; stroller from Barb Becket and Wendy Daly; clothes and booster seats from Ronna Goode; dresser for baby clothes from Aime Garretson; double stroller from Maria Elena and Marylou Gooden; formula and baby food from Kim Parent and Sally Equinoa; baby clothes, toys, bottles, blankets and microwave from Susie Miner and Amy; diapers from Susan Updegrove and Julie Jones; exercise bike for Laguna classroom, Kathy and Jerry Hannula; diapers, wipes, and wash/shampoo, Kay Postma; baby clothes from Monica Carinio; baby clothes from Erin Schimke; computer printer from Tim and Marilyn Banducci; 1994 car from Rodessa Newton’s client to Big Brothers/Big Sisters via Goodwill; newborn diapers from Karla Robles delivered by Kathy; crib, sheets, and quilt from Jennifer Stokes, delivered by Alma Bernal; strollers from Linda Murray and Debbie Bennett; socks, books and games for 3 boys from Jennifer Stokes via Linda Jankay, Julie Jones, Aime Garretson, Deb Jones, and Jan Petring; diapers from Anne Appel; rocker to new mom and her baby from Ros McQuade; laundry basket and sleepers from Sally Equinoa and Kim Parent; port-a-crib from Carrie Trujillo; port-a-crib from Christine Ghent; golf cart to Camp Ocean Pines from Howard and Joy Becker; children’s clothes from Ellen Sheffer; backpack from Jacob and Summer Kaybaker to homeless 7th grade Laguna boy and clothes from Rona Goode; bike helmet from Virgie Ponce to Bishop Peak student delivered by Jennifer Stokes; twin bed from Susan Biesek for elderly man sleeping on the floor in San Miguel; 2 mattresses from Jan Petring for young brothers, referral, Women’s Shelter; diapers and wipes from Wendy Daly, Linda Jankay, Pat Cano and Linda Bishop in honor of Marcie Lindvall and her new grandson, Evan Lindvall Aquino; diaper bag from Linda Jankay; towels from Marcie Lindvall, Linda Bishop and Linda Jankay, bed linens from Marty Babcock and ?, kitchen items from Marylou Gooden and ? for family moving into housing; essentials to set up a home to start over again from Marylou Gooden, Linda Blonsley, Julie Jones, and 2 ?, also groceries for this family from Carol Tickner; new jogging stroller for baby with hemophilia from Diana Henderson; books and learning materials for preschooler from Summer Kabaker, Jan Petring, Rodessa Newton, and ?; child protective gate for toddler with leukemia from Elaine Gardiner; diapers for the DeGroot home from Rosemary Cleaves; Ensure, wipes for the DeGroots and toddler underwear from Diana Henderson; crock pot, a bounty of special food for diabetic dad, and diapers for his 3-month-old from Maribeth Peterson; baby clothes, wipes, and blanket for 6-month-old boy from Kim Meyer; formula for baby of teen mom from Kathy Long; diapers and wipes for baby of teen mom attending high school whose husband is only able to get part-time work from Anne Appel, Kim Meyer, Linda Jankay and; children’s shoes from Elaine Stewart and Amy; children’s clothing, towels, and blankets from Ellen Sheffer; child gate and vacuum from Kimberlee Leroux and Loretta Axberg; bunk beds for brothers in a struggling family from Amie Garretson; clothes and shoes for struggling mother from Jeanne Secrest, Susan McBride, Leslie Siembieda, Jan Petring, Judy Riener, Linda Jankay, Pam McKiernan and Hospice
Partners Thrift and delivered by Sharyn Chirpich; clothes for brother and sister in an at-risk family from Summer Kabaker, Kristi Balzer, Rona Goode; highchair from Jennifer Stokes; stroller from Rona Goode: donations for high school student to attend CP architecture workshop from Judy Reiner, Martha Uhey, Chuck Crotser, Bill Brown; jogging stroller; toddler stroller; room monitor for Alzheimer’s patient from Elaine Stewart; children’s clothes and books from Elaine Stewart; diapers from Erika McGuire, Marylou Gooden, Diana Henderson, Rosemary Cleaves, Linda Jankay, Ann Appel, and Sharyn Chirpich; a bounty of baby clothes and gear from Erin Schimke; socks for a teen mom from Jennifer Stokes; bunk bed from Amie Garretson with mattress from Julie Schultz delivered by Judy Reiner; infant boys clothes from Kristi Balzer; protein powder for boy with broken jaw from Judy Reiner and Proscoti and Julie Jones; baby boy clothes from Hope Chest via Sharyn Chirpich; crib from Elaine Sherr facilitated by Wendy Daly and delivered by Ken and Judy Reiner; wipes, clothes and blankie from Kim Meyer; port-a-crib from Pat Cano to baby in Atascadero; baby clothes from Susan Updegrove; backpack and lunch box from Julie Klopping; school clothes from Terry Bothwell and Operation School Bell; newborn diapers from Marylou Gooden; iMac from Susan Updegrove: an enormous donation of boys’ clothing from Jennifer Stokes to children in every part of the county; baby boy clothes from Hope Chest via Sharyn Chirpich; teen boys clothes from Natalie Schaefer;
January 22 Gas bill payment for family at risk. Referral: Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta ($118)
January 24: Highchair for young baby of struggling mom. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($15)
January 27: Five nights lodging for Cuesta student and mother of three children, one who has diabetes. Family had been staying in campgrounds. Special pricing from Anchor Inn, Morro Bay. Referral: Julianne Jackson, EOPS/Care, Cuesta ($236.50)
January 27: Dental surgery for 8-year-old with 16 cavities, 2 crowns, and 6 root canals. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
January 27: Dental surgery for 12 children whose parents are out of work; ages range from 1 to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($600)
January 27: Exam and glasses for first grader. Referral: Dana Francis, Sinsheimer ($276)
January 27: Stroller for toddler of struggling family. Purchased with trade credit from Merry-Go-Round and delivered by Anne Appel. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($35)
February 10: Partial rent for hard-working mom of five facing shortage of work; payment prevents the family’s eviction. Referral: Alma, EOC/POP ($280)
February 20: Clothes for infant in need of warm items. Referral: Kim Meyer ($31.79 in credit from Merry-Go-Round)
February 20: Clothes for toddler needing warm items. Referral: Kim Meyer ($9.97 credit from Merry-Go-Round; $30.98)
February 20: Clothes for three-year-old. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($33.94)
March 10: Diapers for newborn whose mom is a recovering drug user. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($34.44)
March 10: Gas for mom to take baby back and forth between Sierra Vista and Cottage Hospital. Referral: Social worker, Sierra Vista ($100)
March 12: Diapers for baby who has none! Referral: Kim Meyer ($46.11)
March 12: Warm coat for kindergartener whose family is very poor. Paid with Merry-Go-Round credit. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($7.50)
March 13: Clothes for 10-month-old, the youngest of a family of 5. Paid for with Merry-Go-Round credit. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($50.10)
March 13: Dental surgeries for 18 children in pain; parents out of work. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($900)
March 23: Diapers for toddler. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($32.96)
March 19: Dental treatment for young boy in pain being seen at Clinica de Tolosa. Parents are paying remaining $500 at $25 per month. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
April 25: Highchair for drug-exposed 6-month-old. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($15.23)
As of April 30, 2009, Womenade Donations: $51,208.16
Needs Filled: $51,151.20
Balance April 30, 2009: Potluck Hostess Marcie Lindvall $ 56.96
May 1: Clothes and diapers for baby with heart and hearing problems and seizures. Referral: Mary Illingworth, Jack’s Helping Hand ($16.82 and $39.59)
May 4: Dental surgeries for 24 children ages 1 to eight years. Most have parents who have lost jobs, one is severely autistic, one is homeless, and one has severe seizures. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($1,200)
May 6: Gas card for family making long distance trips to see their newborn in Sierra’s NICU. Referral facilitated by Sierra Vista social worker ($100)
May 7: Walker for young baby. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, Coast ($16 paid with trade credit at Merry-Go-Round)
May 14: Dental treatment for 10-year-old boy whose dad has lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
May 14: Dental treatments for young boy who lives in a little garage with his dad. Clinica Tolosa Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($125)
May 14: Dental treatments for 9-year-old whose mom has been laid off from her hotel job. Clinica Tolosa Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
May 18: Emergency food, laundry detergent, and diapers for a family with a 5-year-old and an 18-month-old. The father lost his job, can’t find work, and the family has nothing. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($146.07)
May 21: Partial AYSO payment for 7th grade Laguna girl who needs a focus in life and loves soccer. She can’t afford registration fees and did not get to play last year because of that. Referral: Erin Schimke, teacher, Laguna Middle ($20)
May 26: Crib for baby who has no place to sleep. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, San Luis Obispo ($132.25 plus $20 Merry-Go-Round credit)
June 2: Exam and x-rays for mom who is in pain from decay, infection, and loss of her partial dentures. Referral Facilitated by PHN, South County, Reduced treatment rate from Central Coast Dental ($168)
June 7: Contribution to for a SLOHS student to attend a comprehensive architectural summer program at Cal Poly. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna ($125)
June 13: Microwave for family to use as only cooking source. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, South County ($20)
June 18: Partial payment to for a mother to have her four infected front teeth removed. Central Coast Dental is providing a discount. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($250)
June 18: Partial rent for a room in a house for pregnant client due at the end of July who is struggling to establish a safe place for herself and her child. Referral: San Luis PHN, First Time Mothers Program ($200)
June 23: Partial payment for spacer for 5-year-old homeless girl who had an abscessed molar removed. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
July 13: Clothes for toddler whose family is struggling. Referral: Kim Meyer ($42.96, all from credit at Merry-Go-Round)
July 13: Crib mattress for baby in need. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis Obispo and delivered by Kim Meyer ($43.40)
July 13: Dental treatment for young boy in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($80)
July 14: Cradle for newborn baby of teen mom. Cradle delivered by Richard and Carol Tickner. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($41.04 in Merry-Go-Round trade credit with extra support from Carol)
July 16: Car seat for newborn to leave the hospital. Referral: Case Manager, Community Health Center. ($43.50 Merry-Go-Round credit.)
July 16: Partial payment for endoscopy for mother of five who is having trouble swallowing. Referral Facilitated by PHN, South County ($432.77 with special assistance from Marylou Gooden, Elaine Gardiner, Sally Equinoa, Joyce Rabellino, Carol Astaire, and Carol Tickner)
July 20: Exam for 17-year-old boy with painful growth on his lip. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($126)
July 25: Partial payment for the removal of large moles on the head of a little 6th grade girl. The parents both work at a fast food restaurant, the student does not qualify for Medi-Cal, and Healthy Families has a waiting list. Referral: Mo McGee, San Luis Coastal nurse ($100)
July 29: Partial payment for dental surgeries for 4 children under the age of 5. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
August 1: Baby car seat for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($29 credit from Merry-Go-Round plus additional payment from Anne Appel; delivered by Anne)
August 1: Cradle, mattress, sheet, and blanket for newborn. Donated and delivered by Anne Appel. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County
August 1: Newborn diapers. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($29.99)
August 3: Round trip bus tickets for a 3-year-old and her mother to UCSF for child’s hearing aides. This little girl has significant congenital complications, and is managing remarkably well, but her speech is delayed. CCS will pay for the hearing aides, but no longer will cover travel costs. They will stay at the UCSF Family House. Referral facilitated by PHN, Los Osos ($101)
August 16: Mucalcele surgery for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($290)
August 16: Birth certificate copy for pregnant woman so she can be enrolled in Medi-Cal. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($17)
As of August 18, 2009, Womenade Donations: $55,598.16
Needs Filled: $55,524.09
Balance August 18, 2009: Potluck Hostess Naomi Blakeley $74.07
August 19: Partial rent for pregnant woman coping on her own. Referral: Mary Squellati, SAFE ($300)
August 19: Bassinet for baby boy due next week. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($29 in Merry-Go-Round scrip)
Donated: Checking account from San Luis Trust Bank; jogging stroller from Jennifer Stokes; highchair from Monica Carinio; kitchen drawer items from Marylou Gooden; children’s books from Julian Smith-Goode; clothes from Rona Goode; children’s clothes from Erin Schimke; clothes and toys, Rodessa Newton; computer for a mom with MS from Aime and Mat Garretson, referral from Sara Cress; children’s books from the Garretsons; diapers from Linda Bishop and Marylou Gooden; umbrella stroller for homeless child from Elaine Stewart; highchair and baby clothes from Kimberlee Leroux and Loretta Axberg; diapers and Ensure for the DeGroot children from Diana Henderson and Rosemary Cleaves; diapers and formula from Diana Henderson and Rosemary Cleaves; baby girl clothes from Summer Long and Judy Riener; crib mattress and diapers from Loretta Axberg; bike for special needs child from Amie Garretson and Joyce Miklik; in-home care for pregnant mom from Joyce Rabellino, Kim Meyer, Rona Goode; boy clothes from Jennifer Stokes; baby swing from Kimberlee Leroux; 2 umbrella strollers from Ellen Sheffer; stroller from Marcie Lindvall; children’s clothes and books from Rodessa Newton; washer and dryer from Rodessa Newton; donation to Merry-Go-Round from Gail Sears; crib from Elaine Stewart; stroller from Barb Becket and Wendy Daly; clothes and booster seats from Ronna Goode; dresser for baby clothes from Aime Garretson; double stroller from Maria Elena and Marylou Gooden; formula and baby food from Kim Parent and Sally Equinoa; baby clothes, toys, bottles, blankets and microwave from Susie Miner and Amy; diapers from Susan Updegrove and Julie Jones; exercise bike for Laguna classroom, Kathy and Jerry Hannula; diapers, wipes, and wash/shampoo, Kay Postma; baby clothes from Monica Carinio; baby clothes from Erin Schimke; computer printer from Tim and Marilyn Banducci; 1994 car from Rodessa Newton’s client to Big Brothers/Big Sisters via Goodwill; newborn diapers from Karla Robles delivered by Kathy; crib, sheets, and quilt from Jennifer Stokes, delivered by Alma Bernal; strollers from Linda Murray and Debbie Bennett; socks, books and games for 3 boys from Jennifer Stokes via Linda Jankay, Julie Jones, Aime Garretson, Deb Jones, and Jan Petring; diapers from Anne Appel; rocker to new mom and her baby from Ros McQuade; laundry basket and sleepers from Sally Equinoa and Kim Parent; port-a-crib from Carrie Trujillo; port-a-crib from Christine Ghent; golf cart to Camp Ocean Pines from Howard and Joy Becker; children’s clothes from Ellen Sheffer; backpack from Jacob and Summer Kaybaker to homeless 7th grade Laguna boy and clothes from Rona Goode; bike helmet from Virgie Ponce to Bishop Peak student delivered by Jennifer Stokes; twin bed from Susan Biesek for elderly man sleeping on the floor in San Miguel; 2 mattresses from Jan Petring for young brothers, referral, Women’s Shelter; diapers and wipes from Wendy Daly, Linda Jankay, Pat Cano and Linda Bishop in honor of Marcie Lindvall and her new grandson, Evan Lindvall Aquino; diaper bag from Linda Jankay; towels from Marcie Lindvall, Linda Bishop and Linda Jankay, bed linens from Marty Babcock and ?, kitchen items from Marylou Gooden and ? for family moving into housing; essentials to set up a home to start over again from Marylou Gooden, Linda Blonsley, Julie Jones, and 2 ?, also groceries for this family from Carol Tickner; new jogging stroller for baby with hemophilia from Diana Henderson; books and learning materials for preschooler from Summer Kabaker, Jan Petring, Rodessa Newton, and ?; child protective gate for toddler with leukemia from Elaine Gardiner; diapers for the DeGroot home from Rosemary Cleaves; Ensure, wipes for the DeGroots and toddler underwear from Diana Henderson; crock pot, a bounty of special food for diabetic dad, and diapers for his 3-month-old from Maribeth Peterson; baby clothes, wipes, and blanket for 6-month-old boy from Kim Meyer; formula for baby of teen mom from Kathy Long; diapers and wipes for baby of teen mom attending high school whose husband is only able to get part-time work from Anne Appel, Kim Meyer, Linda Jankay and; children’s shoes from Elaine Stewart and Amy; children’s clothing, towels, and blankets from Ellen Sheffer; child gate and vacuum from Kimberlee Leroux and Loretta Axberg; bunk beds for brothers in a struggling family from Amie Garretson; clothes and shoes for struggling mother from Jeanne Secrest, Susan McBride, Leslie Siembieda, Jan Petring, Judy Riener, Linda Jankay, Pam McKiernan and Hospice
Partners Thrift and delivered by Sharyn Chirpich; clothes for brother and sister in an at-risk family from Summer Kabaker, Kristi Balzer, Rona Goode; highchair from Jennifer Stokes; stroller from Rona Goode: donations for high school student to attend CP architecture workshop from Judy Reiner, Martha Uhey, Chuck Crotser, Bill Brown; jogging stroller; toddler stroller; room monitor for Alzheimer’s patient from Elaine Stewart; children’s clothes and books from Elaine Stewart; diapers from Erika McGuire, Marylou Gooden, Diana Henderson, Rosemary Cleaves, Linda Jankay, Ann Appel, and Sharyn Chirpich; a bounty of baby clothes and gear from Erin Schimke; socks for a teen mom from Jennifer Stokes; bunk bed from Amie Garretson with mattress from Julie Schultz delivered by Judy Reiner; infant boys clothes from Kristi Balzer; protein powder for boy with broken jaw from Judy Reiner and Proscoti and Julie Jones; baby boy clothes from Hope Chest via Sharyn Chirpich; crib from Elaine Sherr facilitated by Wendy Daly and delivered by Ken and Judy Reiner; wipes, clothes and blankie from Kim Meyer; port-a-crib from Pat Cano to baby in Atascadero; baby clothes from Susan Updegrove; backpack and lunch box from Julie Klopping; school clothes from Terry Bothwell and Operation School Bell; newborn diapers from Marylou Gooden; iMac from Susan Updegrove: an enormous donation of boys’ clothing from Jennifer Stokes to children in every part of the county; baby boy clothes from Hope Chest via Sharyn Chirpich; teen boys clothes from Natalie Schaefer;
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Womenade Honor Donations Updated
Member / To Honor
Deb Jones / Richard Hill
Steve and Jayne / Marriage of Carol Core
Devencenzi / and Mark Shaffer
Marcie Lindvall/ Life of Lucian Swearingen
Linda Bishop / Life of Lucian Swearingen
Sandy Richardson/ Birth of John Lincoln Peshong
Sandy Richardson/ In Memory of Jamie Postma
Lisa Wearda /Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Rawley and Doug /Deacons, Trudi, Friends of Morro
Regier / Bay Presbyterian Church
Sandy Richardson / Linda Bishop
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden
Carol’s Mom/ Carol Devore
Shanti Gooden /Marylou Gooden
Sandy Richardson / Marylou Gooden
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Janet Holland / Sharon Harvey
Lois Crotser / Dr. Jeff Herten
Sandy Richardson /James T. Kerlin
Tim and Colleen Spafford / In Remembrance of Rosemary Maino
Mary Parker and Toni Higgins/ To honor the wedding of Kristin Stoker
Member / To Honor
Deb Jones / Richard Hill
Steve and Jayne / Marriage of Carol Core
Devencenzi / and Mark Shaffer
Marcie Lindvall/ Life of Lucian Swearingen
Linda Bishop / Life of Lucian Swearingen
Sandy Richardson/ Birth of John Lincoln Peshong
Sandy Richardson/ In Memory of Jamie Postma
Lisa Wearda /Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Rawley and Doug /Deacons, Trudi, Friends of Morro
Regier / Bay Presbyterian Church
Sandy Richardson / Linda Bishop
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden
Carol’s Mom/ Carol Devore
Shanti Gooden /Marylou Gooden
Sandy Richardson / Marylou Gooden
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Janet Holland / Sharon Harvey
Lois Crotser / Dr. Jeff Herten
Sandy Richardson /James T. Kerlin
Tim and Colleen Spafford / In Remembrance of Rosemary Maino
Mary Parker and Toni Higgins/ To honor the wedding of Kristin Stoker
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Foster Care and Adoption
REQUEST FOR PSA
RE: Foster Care and Adoption Informational Outreach Session
Open to anyone in the community interested in becoming a foster parent or in adoption.
No RSVP required. Just stop by and join us to learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
Session #1 Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera Room 115
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6:00PM-8:00PM
Session #2 Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera Room 115
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6:00PM-8:00PM
Refreshments will be served!
For more information contact:
Gina Cindrich (805) 781-1705
RE: Foster Care and Adoption Informational Outreach Session
Open to anyone in the community interested in becoming a foster parent or in adoption.
No RSVP required. Just stop by and join us to learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
Session #1 Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera Room 115
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6:00PM-8:00PM
Session #2 Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera Room 115
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6:00PM-8:00PM
Refreshments will be served!
For more information contact:
Gina Cindrich (805) 781-1705
Monday, July 20, 2009
Thanks for your overwhelming response!
Since my plea last week, so many of you have donated to help fund the requests that are pouring in. These unsettled financial times have caught many local families in situations they can't handle alone.
Looking forward to sharing the essential needs you have met at our next gathering on the 18th at Naomi's. Details and map will be sent to you by e-mail soon.
Love,
Sandy
Looking forward to sharing the essential needs you have met at our next gathering on the 18th at Naomi's. Details and map will be sent to you by e-mail soon.
Love,
Sandy
Monday, June 22, 2009
Women's Council of Realtor's Event to Benefit Womenade
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
Big Brothers/Big Sisters San Luis ObispoParents, Do you want a few hours to
yourself each month?
Does your child enjoy...
Going to the beach……
Flying kites……
Arts and crafts……
Going to a movie………
Playing softball or soccer…...
Or just hanging out?
Fun and friendly Big Sisters are ready
to laugh and learn with your child.
Summer is a great time to begin a new friendship!
Our professional staff carefully matches thoroughly screened
Big Sisters with Little Sisters and Brothers.
Big Sisters help widen horizons and make a BIG difference in your child’s life.
For more information, call 781-3226 or visit www.slobigs.org
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93% improve their self confidence
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92% begin to express themselves better
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91% improve their relationships with their families
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80% get along better with their peers
Facts about children who have been matched locally with a Big Sister
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Mountainbrook Seatrain Donation List
If you have items you'd like to donate for Zambia, please drop them off at my house by June 19th.
School Supplies & Children’s Ministry Supplies
Pencils
Pens
Paper
Erasers Composition Books
Backpacks
Craft Supplies
Paints & Brushes
Glue
Construction Paper
Balls
New Toys
New or Nearly New Shoes for Children
School Uniforms & Black Uniform Shoes
Soccer or Sports Uniforms
No Stuffed Animals
Sewing Training Center ( Portable equipment not attatched )
Treadle Sewing Machines
Electric Sewing Machines
Knitting Machines
Fabric
Sewing Suppies
Yarn and Knitting needles
Crochet Hooks
Zippers
Buttons
Sewing Patterns and Books
Carpentry Workshop
Hand Tools
Drilling and Hand Pump Repair
Drilling Tools
Overalls
Boots
Hard Hats
Protective Goggles
Large Pipe Wrenches
Work Gloves
Automotive Tools
Wrench Sets
Sockets
Welder
Welding Supplies
Vehicle Fire Extinguishers
Cable/Rotary Drill Rigs
350 CFM Compressors
Drill Stem
Drill Bits
Cable Tools
Pump Rig
Agriculture & Farming Supplies
Irrigation Pipe ( ½ - 2” PVC )
Garden Hoses
Small Gardening Tools
Seeds ( that will germinate more seeds )
Shovels
Hoes
Rakes
Picks
Small Disc
Tractor Implements
Drip Tape
Irrigation Systems
Office Supplies
File Folders
Pens
Paper
Pencils, etc…
Desks
File Cabinets
- Desk Chairs
- Plastic 6’ Folding Tables ( 10 needed )
- Small Desk and Office Chair ( For House Bedroom )
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
San Luis Obispo High Band Event
Subject: First Annual SLO Kitchen Tour
The SLO High School Band Boosters is putting on the "Be Our Guest" SLO Kitchen Tour,
Saturday - May 9 - 10:00 am to 3pm
Imagine a home tour with the focus on kitchens: design, materials, layout, and style. We found generous people who loved the idea of showing off their kitchens! Most of the kitchens open up to a patio or garden space where snacks will be served. This is what you will see:
· We have John and Debbie Spatafore’s downtown house (Garden and Pacific) with fabulous are and color in the kitchen. (You may have wondered what the inside of the house looks like if you have seen it from across the street at Dr. DeVincenzo’s office)!
· Pierre Rademaker’s meticulously restored 1920’s Craftsman home, with a very authentic vintage kitchen.
· A wonderful Warren Leopol d home, owned by the Irving family in Ferrini Heights, with a natural wood kitchen filled with light, outside access, and views. Feels like Big Sur.
· 1997 SLO High Grad Ben Kulick’s newly remodeled Monterey Heights home where everything is controlled by a computer. (It is a very minimalist, high tech kitchen. Men love this one!) His architect and his cabinet maker are his buddies from SLO High!
· A kitchen on Poinsettia in a cozy home where the owners have created a great atmosphere in a narrow space without views. Lots to learn here!
· And, a large, authentic country French-inspired kitchen in an impressive Varian Ranch home, where the dogs run in and out.
The tour is a Mother’s Day treat. $20 per ticket (che cks made out to SLOIMBA). The fund raiser will help the band with expenses relating to travel for competitions, and upkeep of uniforms and instruments, etc. (SLOIMBA is the San Luis Obispo Instrumental Music Booster’s Association).
Only 300 tickets will be sold.
Call Natalie at 235-6360.
The SLO High School Band Boosters is putting on the "Be Our Guest" SLO Kitchen Tour,
Saturday - May 9 - 10:00 am to 3pm
Imagine a home tour with the focus on kitchens: design, materials, layout, and style. We found generous people who loved the idea of showing off their kitchens! Most of the kitchens open up to a patio or garden space where snacks will be served. This is what you will see:
· We have John and Debbie Spatafore’s downtown house (Garden and Pacific) with fabulous are and color in the kitchen. (You may have wondered what the inside of the house looks like if you have seen it from across the street at Dr. DeVincenzo’s office)!
· Pierre Rademaker’s meticulously restored 1920’s Craftsman home, with a very authentic vintage kitchen.
· A wonderful Warren Leopol d home, owned by the Irving family in Ferrini Heights, with a natural wood kitchen filled with light, outside access, and views. Feels like Big Sur.
· 1997 SLO High Grad Ben Kulick’s newly remodeled Monterey Heights home where everything is controlled by a computer. (It is a very minimalist, high tech kitchen. Men love this one!) His architect and his cabinet maker are his buddies from SLO High!
· A kitchen on Poinsettia in a cozy home where the owners have created a great atmosphere in a narrow space without views. Lots to learn here!
· And, a large, authentic country French-inspired kitchen in an impressive Varian Ranch home, where the dogs run in and out.
The tour is a Mother’s Day treat. $20 per ticket (che cks made out to SLOIMBA). The fund raiser will help the band with expenses relating to travel for competitions, and upkeep of uniforms and instruments, etc. (SLOIMBA is the San Luis Obispo Instrumental Music Booster’s Association).
Only 300 tickets will be sold.
Call Natalie at 235-6360.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Womenade Honor Donations
Member / To Honor
Deb Jones / Richard Hill
Steve and Jayne / Marriage of Carol Core
Devencenzi / and Mark Shaffer
Marcie Lindvall/ Life of Lucian Swearingen
Linda Bishop / Life of Lucian Swearingen
Sandy Richardson/ Birth of John Lincoln Peshong
Sandy Richardson/ In Memory of Jamie Postma
Lisa Wearda /Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Rawley and Doug /Deacons, Trudi, Friends of Morro
Regier / Bay Presbyterian Church
Sandy Richardson / Linda Bishop
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden
Carol’s Mom/ Carol Devore
Shanti Gooden /Marylou Gooden
Sandy Richardson / Marylou Gooden
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Janet Holland / Sharon Harvey
Lois Crotser / Dr. Jeff Herten
Sandy Richardson /James T. Kerlin
Tim and Colleen Spafford / In Remembrance of Rosemary Maino
Member / To Honor
Deb Jones / Richard Hill
Steve and Jayne / Marriage of Carol Core
Devencenzi / and Mark Shaffer
Marcie Lindvall/ Life of Lucian Swearingen
Linda Bishop / Life of Lucian Swearingen
Sandy Richardson/ Birth of John Lincoln Peshong
Sandy Richardson/ In Memory of Jamie Postma
Lisa Wearda /Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Rawley and Doug /Deacons, Trudi, Friends of Morro
Regier / Bay Presbyterian Church
Sandy Richardson / Linda Bishop
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden
Carol’s Mom/ Carol Devore
Shanti Gooden /Marylou Gooden
Sandy Richardson / Marylou Gooden
Lisa Wearda / Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Janet Holland / Sharon Harvey
Lois Crotser / Dr. Jeff Herten
Sandy Richardson /James T. Kerlin
Tim and Colleen Spafford / In Remembrance of Rosemary Maino
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
A Wonderful Sound of Music
Uplifting moments shared by Julie Schultz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k&feature=related
Camp Ocean Pines
If you are interested in donating money to help local families send their kids to an overnight camp at Camp Ocean Pines (www.campoceanpines.org) in Cambria, they need you. Janette Stoll works there p/t as their marketing coordinator and gets a lot of calls from local families asking for partial to full scholarships for camp. Camp Ocean Pines is already a nonprofit, so they don't have a bounty of funds. The director offers a significant discount to help certain families, but still, kids who have never experienced camp are turned away! The camp serves children in the age ranges of 8-15; perhaps you know someone who would like to attend?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The ORIGINAL Womenade
This is the website of the original Womenade on which we are based. I have written them for advice on the need to be an incorporated nonprofit.
http://washingtonwomenade.org/index.htm
http://washingtonwomenade.org/index.htm
Hearst Cancer Resource Center
I attended a presentation last night about the Hearst Cancer Resource
Center. The center has been open for one year and provides a multitude
of free services (nurse navigator, support programs, nutritional
coaching, alternative practices, social activities, resource library)
for cancer patients, survivors and their families.
I was so moved and impressed by the presentation that I want to let
everyone know about the center. I thought you could pass the
information along through your Womenade network. (The director would
also be a good speaker for Womenade or other groups.)
Beverly Kirkland, Director
Hearst Cancer Resource Center
1941 Johnson Ave, Suite 201
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
542-6234
www.frenchmedicalcenter.org
Post from Marylou Gooden
Center. The center has been open for one year and provides a multitude
of free services (nurse navigator, support programs, nutritional
coaching, alternative practices, social activities, resource library)
for cancer patients, survivors and their families.
I was so moved and impressed by the presentation that I want to let
everyone know about the center. I thought you could pass the
information along through your Womenade network. (The director would
also be a good speaker for Womenade or other groups.)
Beverly Kirkland, Director
Hearst Cancer Resource Center
1941 Johnson Ave, Suite 201
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
542-6234
www.frenchmedicalcenter.org
Post from Marylou Gooden
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Happy Anniversary to Womenade
For SIX years, across the Central Coast, you have been making people's lives just a bit better! Thank you for all you do for our community!
Love,
Sandy
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Central Coast United for Change Meeting
Once again, Hilda Zacarias will bring her expertise to the
table and help facilitate the process of developing
structure within our evolving organization.
Planned outcomes for the Day
* Reach agreement on mission statement & purpose
* Draft communication guidelines & agreements
* Identify and develop strategy for organizational type
(grassroots, non-profit, political, etc.)
Meeting Location: Meadow Park Pavillion,
2333 Meadow Street San Luis Obispo
table and help facilitate the process of developing
structure within our evolving organization.
Planned outcomes for the Day
* Reach agreement on mission statement & purpose
* Draft communication guidelines & agreements
* Identify and develop strategy for organizational type
(grassroots, non-profit, political, etc.)
Meeting Location: Meadow Park Pavillion,
2333 Meadow Street San Luis Obispo
| Sunday March 8th 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
Cuesta College Book of the Year
In March and April,
for stories of loss, perseverance and resiliency along with efforts to recover and thrive after the war. Programs highlight the role that family, friends and farming played in sustaining the Japanese-American community in
Please forward this to other people who might be interested. For more information, contact
Computers for Students
Exploration Station in Grover Beach refurbishes computers and provides them to students free! Follow this link: http://www.explorationstation.org/
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Pray the Devil Back to Hell
PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL
History has many unacknowledged heroes and this documentary examines a group of women who fought for peace in Liberia, campaigning to end the country's devastating civil war. Crossing religious and generation lines, the group of women first prayed for their country, and then they began a silent protest outside the walls of the president's palace. Awe-inspiring... Tremendously moving... Lucidly impassioned. This political documentary about protests during the Liberian Civil War is an uplifting celebration of the capacity of everyday people to affect great change.
Trailer: http://www.praythedevilbacktohell.com/v2/
Saturday, February 7th, 7pm in SLO Public Library, Special Suggested donation of $10, fundraiser for Global Fund for Women
Presented by HopeDance FiLMs, Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice, Democratic Women United and others TBA.
Winner Best Documentary Feature 2008 Tribeca Film Festival
http://www.hopedance.org/cms/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,308/year,2009/month,02/day,07/Itemid,77/
History has many unacknowledged heroes and this documentary examines a group of women who fought for peace in Liberia, campaigning to end the country's devastating civil war. Crossing religious and generation lines, the group of women first prayed for their country, and then they began a silent protest outside the walls of the president's palace. Awe-inspiring... Tremendously moving... Lucidly impassioned. This political documentary about protests during the Liberian Civil War is an uplifting celebration of the capacity of everyday people to affect great change.
Trailer: http://www.praythedevilbacktohell.com/v2/
Saturday, February 7th, 7pm in SLO Public Library, Special Suggested donation of $10, fundraiser for Global Fund for Women
Presented by HopeDance FiLMs, Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice, Democratic Women United and others TBA.
Winner Best Documentary Feature 2008 Tribeca Film Festival
http://www.hopedance.org/cms/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,308/year,2009/month,02/day,07/Itemid,77/
Womenade 2008
WOMENADE! What YOU have done so far - 2008:
Balance January 2008: Hostess: Wendy Daly $ 84.55
January 2008: Diapers for children of three disadvantaged teen moms. Referral: Kim Meyer, social worker, EOC TAPP ($81.48)
January 2008: Repair of eight cavities for a 13-year-old; parents to pay half. Recent check-up was her first trip to the dentist. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($170)
February 2008: Infant swing for tiny baby for comfort and respite for parent. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($21.55)
February 2008: Diapers and groceries for toddler from family who will not be able to receive food from the food box program for a week because they filled out the form incorrectly. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($50 and $64.89)
February 2008: Clothes for young baby boy of struggling family. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($35.02)
February 2008: Diapers for toddler in family with financial problems. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($75.19)
February 2008: Clothes and gasoline for husband and wife who have 4 children of their own and are adopting 3 children. The adopted children saw their stepfather, who is now in custody, kill their 3-year-old brother; the mother is only 21-years-old, and is now also under investigation because they suspect the physical and sexual abuse had been ongoing with all the children. Referral: Tami Jo Haley and a north county moms’ group. ($200)
February 2008: Clothing and shoes for an 11-year-old girl who is larger than the items available at Operation School Bell. Referral: Bridgette ($100)
February 2008: Highchair for family with twin infants, one due for surgery for cranial synostosis. Referral: Bridgette ($43.10)
February 2008: Swing and highchair for newborn. Referral: Bridgett ($32.33)
February 2008: Donation from Kristine Carlin’s AVID class, Laguna Middle School – proceeds from their Holiday Store. ($450)
March 2008: Gas for a Monterey family to make daily visits to their twins in Sierra Vista’s Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. Referral: Sierra Vista social workers ($200)
March 2008: Clothes for a two-year-old boy whose parents are working and going to Cuesta. Referral: Andrea Devitt, Cuesta counselor ($23.17 with additional clothes provided by Francine Johnston)
March 2008: Infant carseat for a mom’s daycare provider to transport baby to doctor appointments. Referral: Bridgette ($32.33)
March 2008: Clothing for a toddler girl and her brother whose family can’t afford the items they need. Referral: Bridgette ($46.33)
March 2008: Single mother of three has had her 4-month-old hospitalized for RSV pneumonia and can’t pay her daycare provider for watching her children. What she owes is past-due, and she can’t work while her baby is sick. Referral: Bridgette ($600)
March 2008: Diapers for a toddler of single mother. Referral: Bridgette ($22.62)
March 2008: Diapers, clothes, and shoes for three siblings. Father had to return to Mexico and mother is struggling. Referral: Diane Frost, principal, Los Osos Middle School ($44.17 and $56.03 and $12.92))
March 2008: Highchair and car booster seat for two children of a single mom. Referral: Bridgette ($21.55 and $32.31)
March 2008: Food for a family escaping domestic violence. Mom just celebrated 15th year of sobriety. Referral: Sara Cress, SAFE ($100)
March 2008: Removal of a broken front tooth for a 15-year-old; parents and Dr. Tran to share cost. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($85)
March 2008: Treatment for 9 cavities for a 15-year-old; parents and Dr. Tran to share cost. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($215)
March 2008: 9 extractions and 6 cavities filled for a 7-year-old; parents and Dr. Tran to share cost. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($390)
March 2008: Potty chair for toddler. Referral: Barbie Bliss ($8.62)
March 2008: Rent for family of five; one of their infant twins suffers from cranial fusion and will have surgery at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Referral: Bridgette ($600, with special support from Elaine Gardiner, Diane Wettlaufer, Kathi Settle, and Carol Tickner)
March 2008: Partial dental payment for teen son of single mom with three other children. Referral: Bridgette and CDHP ($165)
April 2008: Gas for Greenfield parents to visit their infant in NICU. Referral: Ann McMahon, Sierra Vista social worker ($150)
April 2008: T-shirts for toddler whose mom is in the WIC program. Referral: Barbie, county health nurse ($15.09)
April 2008: 2T underwear for daughter of struggling single mom. Referral: Barbie, county health nurse ($12.91)
April 2008: Diapers and formula for toddler and new baby of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, county health nurse ($48.53)
April 2008: Double stroller for pregnant young mom with three small children who has to walk her oldest daughter to school. Referral: Bridgette ($48.49)
April 2008: Emergency dental work for 5-year-old. Referral: Bridgette ($100)
April 2008: Clothing for siblings 5, 6, and 3 whose family is struggling. Referral: Bridgette ($58.66)
As of April 23, 2008, Womenade Donations: $36,616.21
Needs Filled: $36,609.18
Balance April 2008: Potluck Hostess Linda Bishop $ 7.03
April 2008: Highchair for young child to learn to self-feed. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($37.71)
April 2008: Partial payment for three-year-old in pain with 14 cavities caused by heredity, not lack of care. Dad just lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($200)
April 2008: Partial payment for young boy’s cavities. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
April 2008: Highchair for 8-month-old to learn to self-feed. Referral: Bridgette ($16.16)
April 2008: Diapers for 18-month-old; Mom is incarcerated and Dad is trying to take good care of their baby until she gets out the end of May and one of them can go back to work. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($38.78)
May 2008: Surgery to replace the front tooth of a 3-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($345)
May 2008: Diapers for needy toddler. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($35.99)
May 2008: Blood test for a mother of a 4-year-old and an 11-month-old. She can’t afford the cost of the test, but it is very important to determine if she needs to be started on a certain medication. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($86)
May 2008: Bassinette for new baby. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($26.94)
May 2008: Refrigerator for woman moving into her own apartment. Referral: Crystal Davis, PHN ($300)
May 2008: Floor mat for 6-month-old to have a clean place to learn to crawl. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($14)
May 2008: Bassinette for a premature little girl. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($26.94)
May 2008: Highchair for young child of a struggling mom. Referral: Bridgette Hernandez, PHN ($15.09)
May 2008: Partial payment for 2 ½ hour dental surgery on all the teeth of a 3-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
May 2008: Groceries for family of 4 living in a garage; the parents cannot find work, and the family is hungry. Referral: Cecelia ($100)
May 2008: Double Stroller for mom who walks to stores and school with her babies. Referral: Bridgette ($48.49)
May 2008: Socks for two preschoolers living in a trailer in local parks. Referral: Barbie ($12.91)
June 2008: Partial payment for 8th grader to attend UCLA’s Art Animation Summer Camp. Referral: Julie Jones and Amy Armstrong, Laguna ($100) Plus special contributions from Karen Muschenetz, Rawley Regier, Carol Tickner, Carol Astaire, Debbie Bennett, Janie Holland, Diane Wettlaufer, Elaine Gardiner, Kathy Long, and Joyce Rabellino..
June 2008: Food processor for two-year-old boy, a Stanford patient, who can only have pureed foods. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($34.47)
June 2008: A family with a student at Laguna just moved to Oceano after a rent increase they couldn't afford. The mom wants to keep her daughters at school in San Luis for the last two weeks of the school year, but she can't afford the fuel costs. Referral: Buffy Little, counselor, Laguna ($150)
June 2008: Child carrier and child swing for new baby living in a trailer with several siblings and mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($44.18)
June 2008: Gas card for pregnant, homeless mom to get to new job. Referral: Marsha, PHN ($100)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 8-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($71)
June 2008: 4 emergency extractions for 23-month-old; 11 teeth cared for in all. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($72)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 3-year-old homeless girl. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
June 2008: Night class for mother of 4 on Methadone maintenance. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($25)
June 2008: Rent for a 19-year-old woman who lost her baby girl at 38 weeks - the baby had a stroke. Special contributions from Rawley Regier, Linda Bishop, Judy Riener, Karen Muschenetz, Claire Grether, Susan Updegrove, Wagner, Elaine Gardiner, Kathy Hannula, Naomi Blakely, Diane Frost, Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($550)
June 2008: Gas and food cards for parents of a baby with a tumor on the spine who is going to Stanford for the second time. Family is behind in rent because of being out of work with this emergency. Referral: Sierra Vista social workers ($200)
June 2008: Booster seat for child being returned to his home by Social Services. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($23.71)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for teen daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($250)
June 2008: Emergency orthodontic treatment for daughter of single mom; the girl’s high school sister’s summer job earnings are going to help, as well. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($160)
June 2008: Dental surgery for 6-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 3-year-old with 12 cavities. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 4-year-old son of single dad (mom recently died). Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 16-month old daughter of single dad. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
June 2008: Clothes for newborn baby girl. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($13.32)
June 2008: Clothes for toddler girl in abused family. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($42.02)
July 2008: Dental surgery for homeless boy with his dad; mom is in jail. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($75)
July 2008: Dental surgery for 1 ½-year-old daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
July 2008: Dental surgery for boy living in a garage with his dad. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
July 2008: Dental surgery for homeless 8-year-old girl. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($115)
July 2008: Dental surgery for toddler boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
July 2008: Gas and food for family who has only $60. Their baby has been in the hospital for weeks, and the dad’s work days have been cut. Referral: Sierra Vista social workers ($200)
July 2008: Two weeks of special formula for a 10-month-old baby whose feeding tube has just been removed after many surgeries for intestinal blockage. WIC won’t pay for this required formula! Referral: Angie Vasta, PHN ($161.94)
July 2008: Tuition for young mom to take a community class to improve her parenting. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($25)
July 2008: Clothing for a baby girl who has suffered brain trauma from abuse and is now living with a foster Mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($48.49) ($26 in scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
July 2008: High chair for young baby. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($27.99)
July 2008: Diapers for baby of struggling mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($32.31)
July 2008: Potty for babe of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($16.16)
July 2008: Crib for abused baby. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($91.59)
July 2008: Assistance for 1-year-old and 1-month old sisters whose dad has only recently gotten a job. The nurse notes that these children have less than any previous clients she’s seen. Clothes, shoes, toys, diapers, blankets, baby food, sippy cups, provided, including donations from Jennifer Stokes, Colleen Twomey, and Elaine Stewart. Referral: Brenda Harker, PHN ($72 and $24)
July 2008: A mom, due to have her baby any day, is sleeping on a futon in her grandparents’ dining room. Bassinette for her new baby to sleep in. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($42.98)
July 2008: Mother on bed-rest with her second baby cannot work. Her 3 ½-year old needs school shoes special order 10 ½ W, and the new baby needs a bassinet. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($11.84 and $40) Includes donated items from Womenade members to our Mia’s account.
As of August 18, 2008, Womenade Donations: $41,472.14
Needs Filled: $41,433.19
Balance August 2008: Potluck Hostess Naomi Blakely $ 38.95
August 2008: Dental exam, x-rays, and cleaning for nine-year-old in pain. Referral: Dr. Kaplan ($110)
August 2008: Dental surgery for 5-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Dental surgery for 7-year-old with no parents. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($140)
August 2008: Dental surgery for homeless 4-year-old girl. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
August 2008: Dental surgery for homeless 4-year-old boy. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Dental surgery for daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Dental surgery for 3-year-old girl in family struggling with alcoholism. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Bassinet for teen mom’s baby. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($23.15) with trade credit from Mia’s
August 2008: Partial rent for young mother of 3-week-old; other agencies are short on money to help. Referral: Angie, PHN ($384)
August 2008: Clothes for toddler boy. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($5.71) with trade credit from Merry-Go-Round
August 2008: Stroller for new baby of teen mom. Referral: Angie, PHN ($37.71) with special consideration from Merry-Go-Round
September 2008: College math text book for abused mom getting her life back. Referral: Laurie Morgan, Abused Children’s Treatment Program ($132.91)
September 2008: Infant seat for new baby. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($8.66) with trade credit and special consideration from Merry-Go-Round
August 2008: Two sisters live with their parents in San Luis. One sister has a 13-year-old daughter who is profoundly deaf; she learned American Sign Language (ASL) and reads and writes in English. When herparents tried to learn ASL, it was only taught in English, so they are limited to a very few signs. The second sister has a 2-year-old daughter who was born with a rare birth defect that prevents her from moving her jaw. She has speech therapy, and is being taught ASL signs as well as attempts to verbalize. The whole family needs to learn ASL in Spanish so they can communicate with their children. A Cal Poly intern who is trilingual (English, Spanish and ASL!) found an ASL instruction manual that is translated into Spanish, and has been working with the family. The family needs this book, so they can continue to learn after the intern moves on. With this book as a resource, the 13-year-old can teach her family. Referral: Melissa Lovitt-Adair, PHN ($43.43) from Judy Riener and Kathy Hannula
September 2008: Swing for baby of struggling single teen mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($32.33)
September 2008: Car payment for mom whose husband left her; if she loses her car, she’ll lose her job. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($194.97)
September 2008: High chair for 2-year-old with a disability. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($48.49)
September 2008: High chair for 2-year-old boy. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($16.16)
September 2008: Booster seat for toddler of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($21.54)
September 2008: Car seat for child of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($48.27)
October 2008: Eye glasses for young child in Victim Witness program. Referral: Karla Robles, SAFE ($94)
October 2008: Rent for 20-year-old Mom whose newborn had to be transferred to Stanford; mom and baby’s father had to stop working. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($300)
October 2008: Dental procedure for young daughter whose dad has been laid off. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($85)
October 2008: Dental surgery for toddler girl. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($55)
October 2008: Dental surgery for toddler boy who dad was severely burned. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
October 2008: Gas for young family to take toddler to and from Children’s Hospital in UCLA. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($90)
October 2008: Double stroller for young family that must walk as means of transportation. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($25)
As of October 30, 2008, Womenade Donations: $43,687.14
Needs Filled: $43,679.52
Balance October 2008: Potluck Hostess Marcie Lindvall $7.62
October 2008: Swing for toddler girl of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($27.57)
October 2008: Swing for toddler boy of teen mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($25.86)
November 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
November 2008: First dental check, x-rays, and cleaning for 8-year-old son of single mother of 3. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($110)
November 2008: Partial payment for root canal for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($200)
November 2008: Dental treatment for 10-year-old who fell off his bike. Dad, who just lost his job, is trying to pay the $2,000 owed for his son’s broken arm from this same fall. Referral: Cecelia, CDPH ($110)
November 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old daughter of single unemployed mom who also has two other children. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
November 2008: First dental check-up, x-rays, and cleaning for 10-year-old son of unemployed single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($110)
November 2008: Dental extraction for woman who had never been to the dentist. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($210)
November 2008: Diapers for baby of struggling young mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($37.99)
November 2008: Refrigerator repair for single mom whose rent has been raised and car has died. Referral: Lance, nurse ($163.99)
November 2008: Dental surgery for 3-year-old homeless daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
November 2008: Special tooth brace for 2-year-old son of single mom. Teeth are coming in facing the back of the mouth. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($150)
November 2008: Dental x-ray and cleaning for struggling woman. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($65)
November 2008: Underwear for toddler daughter of single mom. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($7.53)
November 2008: Gas and food for teen parents of 7-month-old cancer victim who has had chemo, but is now fighting an infection. Referral: Ann, social worker, Sierra Vista ($200)
November 2008: Diapers for baby of new teen mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($29.95)
December 2008: Utility payment to prevent electricity shut-off for a mother of 5; her husband just left her days before delivery of her youngest baby. Referral: Ingrid Pires, ALPHA ($216.85)
December 2008: Clothes and toys for family who recently lost their father in a work-related accident. Belen, PHN ($48.04)
December 2008: Fee payment for birth certificate in order for mom to secure Medi-Cal for her newborn. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($17)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of dad who recently lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 3-year-old boy whose father just lost his job and whose mom works only a couple days a week. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of parent who just lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 3 siblings whose parents recently lost their jobs. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($150)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old. Six children in the family and mom just lost her job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Gas for mother to take sick baby to medical appointments. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($50)
December 2008: Groceries for struggling mother and her two sons. Referral: Rose Fowler, Los Ranchos ($100)
December 2008: Toys and food for 6 siblings whose parents have lost their jobs. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($200)
December 2008: Clothes for three siblings whose mother has been in and out of the hospital and dad has lost work time caring for her and their four children. Referral: Joyce Rabellino ($36.43 plus trade credit and donation from Merry-Go-Round, clothes from Carol Devore, and clothes, games, grocery and gas cards from Lisa Kowalski and her family and friends)
December 2008: Clothes for two brothers whose mother is struggling. Referral: Marylou Gooden, Rose Fowler, Los Ranchos ($28.55 in trade credit from Merry-Go-Round)
December 2008: Scooters for two siblings; mom has been in the hospital, and dad is temporarily out of work. Referral: Bridgette, PHN who shared half the cost ($35 – our part)
December 2008: Motel stay for homeless mother and seriously ill 10-month-old. Referral: Angie, PHN ($50.55)
December 2008: Holiday toys for two children whose parents are out of work. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($100)
December 2008: Dental surgery payments for 13 children whose parents have lost their field jobs until March. Children’s ages range from 2 years to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP (Eleven are for $50 and 2 are for $100; total $750)
December 2008: American/Spanish Sign Language book for a mother who is deaf and unable to speak or read. She knows some sign language from Mexico, but it is not the same as in America. She now has a 2-month-old and needs ALS to teach her baby. Referral: Belen, PHN ($68.95)
January 2009: Highchair for a 6-month-old of a teen mom; the mother is doing well and planning to attend Hancock next semester. Referral: Barbie, BHN ($35.56)
January 2009: Diapers and panties for 2 toddlers in a family with severe financial stress. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($44.17 and $13.53)
January 2009: A wonderful 16-year-old mom has a 7-month-old who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. In her application to get aid from SSI, she needs her partner’s check stubs from the last 5 months. His work is asking $5 per/stub to make copies. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($50)
January 2009: Gas card for single mom who has raised two children and but still has a 9th grader at SLO High. Her ex-husband (who lives out of the country and rarely sees his children) is 2 months behind on child support. She is two months behind in rent. Referral: Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta College, ($50)
January 2009: Groceries for family whose twin baby died suddenly. Referral: Lisa Hoyt ($150)
January 2009: Gas card for family to travel to visit their infant in NICU. Referral: social worker, Sierra Vista ($50)
January 2009: Partial rental deposit for a single mom with kids ages 14 and 17; the family has been homeless for the past year, and now has the opportunity to move into housing. Referral: Angie, PHN ($300)
As of January 13, 2009, Womenade Donations: $48,123.16
Needs Filled: $48,122.04
Balance January 13, 2009: Potluck Hostess Carol Devore $1.12
PLUS! DONATED Checking account by San Luis Trust Bank, soaps, shampoos, toothpaste/brushes and laundry bags/sports bags to the Family Care Network for use by displaced children; white socks to Prado Day; twin bunk beds, sheets, blankets, and dishes to a Pacheco family; refrigerator to a grandmother raising 3 children (delivered by the Bensons and the Dorns); printer for a Laguna student; bike for transportation to school for a Laguna student - donated by Marylou and Luke Gooden, referral: Julie Jones, Laguna; jogging stroller for a 10-month-old – donated by Claire Grether, referral Andrea Blanco, Laguna; 3 beds for a single mom and 3 children moving into an apartment – donated by Linda Blodgett; a bounty of tooth care products from a local dentist and Linda Bishop; laptop computer donated by Marylou Goodness=) and delivered by Jayne Devencenzi; bags of health care supplies from Nancy Elam; infant bathtub, bouncy chair, child-carrier backpack, blankets, and stuffed animals, teether for a new baby and toys and room decorations for a 7-year-old girl’s first bedroom donated by Carol Lambert and delivered by Carol Tickner; high chair for a new baby by Marylou Gooden and for the same family, a breast pump, diaper bag, baby carrier, and diapers by Elaine Stewart; for a family of three: queen sleeper sofa, Rose Fowler; table, Val Ayers; twin mattress and sheets, Peggy Rudnick; shelf unit and sofa, Carol Leong, delivered by her husband, Kingston, Peter Jankay, and Mark Kubinski, and refrigerator, Steve and Katherine Anderson; sheets for a Laguna family donated by Kathy Greer, Peg Isbell, Heather Senecal, Sally Equinoa, and Susan Updegrove, and bed from Barb Wright and futon from Marylou Gooden – referral from Andrea Blanco, Laguna; child’s car-seat donated to a preschool by Nancy Beighley; music keyboard for a Laguna boy from Kathy Hannula; printer for a Laguna student from Peg Isbell; trundle bed donated by Ros McQuade and delivered by Naomi Blakely to a grandma adopting her 3 grandchildren; computer and printer for a Laguna student donated by Art and Therese Hanlon; car seat, blankets, and infant boy’s clothing for a new-born baby donated by Elaine Stewart; 2 sleeping bags and clothes donated by Marylou Gooden; case of diapers and baby wipes from Marcie Lindvall for same baby and his two siblings; a wardrobe of newborn clothes from Linda Jankay; toiletries for Family Care Network from Gina Maire, Linda Bishop, Nancy Elam, Robin Letters; soccer shin guards from Colleen Spafford; from Julie Jones, Kathy Long, Marcie Lindvall, Lee Merideth, furniture and kitchen supplies for family forced out of its home; brief-case bags for Family Care Network from Morning Rotary via Nancy Beighley; clothes and housing (Elaine Stewart) crib, twin bedding, and backpack (Marylou Gooden) for victims of mold poisoning; child-carrier for mom whose transportation is walking donated by Gilen Jones and delivered by Julie Jones; massage chair to Bishop’s Peak mom with Lupus “from” her 3rd & 5th grade daughters - referral and delivery by Maureen McGee, San Luis Coastal nurse; clothing from Erin Schimke, Missy Humphrey and Pat Cano, groceries from V.L. and Janie Holland and Linda Jankay, Depends and wipes from Marcie Owens, Sue Miner, Julie Jones, Megan Healy and Terry Bothwell, for family of 5 - husband has a brain aneurism; bathtub from Andrea Devitt, port-a-crib with new mattress and sheets from Elaine Gardiner, highchair from Rodessa Newton, swing, clothes, diapers and toys from Elaine Stewart, clothes from Cindy Mauch, clothes and wipes from Marylou Gooden, and an electric dryer from Tim Banducci, Ellie, and staff of California-West for a needy new baby; Depends donated for a brain-injury victim by Sally Equinoa, Linda Bishop, Mary Jo Devitt, Sue Updegrove, Lynn Adams, Judy Riener, Terry Bothwell; recliner for a San Luis Obispo High student with a neuromuscular condition from Katherine and Steve Anderson – referral from Judith Gier, SLCUSD nurse; clothes and toys for two little girls who lost everything in a home fire: Elaine Stewart, Terry Bothwell and the Assistance League, Mary Jo Devitt, Andrea Blanco, Lynn Adams; 11 dinners provided for the Bishop family; toothpaste for Laguna Health Fair from Dr. Paul Cavigli and Jamie, floss from Dr. Walker and Melissa, toothbrushes from UVS and Toppy and Don Miller, floss key chains and toothbrushes for Laguna Middle School’s health fair – special thanks to Lynn Hollister; caregiver respite care and socialization for Parkinson’s victim and family by Peter Fox and Taurus Sulaitis; clothes for a 12-month boy from Megan Healey and Ali Beckett, bassinette for a new baby from Susie Miner and bureau from/delivered by Sue Sverchek; crib for a 6-month old from Carol Tickner; books for both from Elaine Stewart, referral: Bridgette Hernandez, public health nurse; stroller for a young baby from Marylou Gooden, referral: Paula Daillak, public health nurse; stroller for a first-time mother of a baby with a cardiac condition and limited finances, donated and delivered by Colleen Twomey, Merry-Go-Round, referral: Bridgette Hernandez; Snugli baby carrier for a new preemie from Susie Miner and daughter; carseat for a toddler from Diane Frost, referral: North County Public Health; bins for baby clothes from Marylou Gooden, dressers from Rose Fowler, delivered by Ellen Sheffer and Judy Riener, referrals: Bridgette Hernandez, public health nurse; carseat for a toddler from Heather Senecal, referral from North County Public Health; clothes and food for SLOHS boy whose mom died, Gail Sears, Mary Jo Devitt, Paula Daillak; clothing for siblings, Susan Updegrove, Mary Jo Devitt, Paula Daillak; high chair for a new baby donated by Marci Lindvall; clothing and diapers for a newborn, Paula Daillak; potty chair for a toddler from Arlene Yost =); gate to keep toddler out of kitchen trouble, referral: Paula Daillak; bassinet for struggling family, Linda Jankay, Wendy Daly, referral: Paula; furniture for grandmother caring for 5 children and other family members, Marylou Gooden, referral: Paula; bassinet for new baby of a teen mom from Diane Halsted, clothes, blankets and more from Susie Miner, diapers from Marylou Gooden, stroller from Rawley Regier, referral: Bridgett Hernandez, County nurse; strollers for 2 families, Rawley Reiger, Debbie Bennet, delivered by Carol Tickner; car for woman whose husband passed away while she was in ICU, Julie and Chris Jones, referral: Rawley Reiger; refrigerator for family of 5 living in shed-size home, found and delivered by Mark, referral: Laurie Morgan; gift basket items for a Womenade mom and her daughter: Tracy DeVore, Francine Johnston, Erin Schimke, Debbie Jones, Judy Riener, Kathy Hannula, Naomi Blakely Martha Chivens, delivered by Rose Fowler; clothes for a 6-month old boy, single mom and no transportation, donated by Elaine Stewart, referral, Bridgett Hernandez, delivered by Colleen Twomey; stroller from Rona Goode and Kiley for mom with post partum depression to get out with her baby; clothes for 4-year-old to attend Headstart Preschool, donated by Cora Adema, Rona Goode and Kiley, Mary Jo Devitt, and Diane Frost; clothes for siblings of a girl struggling with Lennox-Gastaut from Andrea Devitt and Kiley; Pack-n-play for a newborn, Suzy McBride; toddler bed for a 2-year-old currently sharing a bed with newborn twins delivered by Mark; double stroller for pregnant mom with two toddlers who walks as her only transportation, Elaine and Craig Stewart; diapers for a baby boy - grandma taking care of him while mom is in jail, Mary Jo Devitt, Marylou Gooden, and diaper genie and faucet cover, Rona Goode; jackets from Martha Chivens to Serena Cyr, Family Care Advocate; swing from Jennifer Stokes for baby of mom with post-partum depression; area rug for 6-month-old’s developmental needs, referral Barbie Bliss, donated and delivered by Julie Jones; clothes for a newborn boy from Jennifer Stokes and bouncy chair for him from Wendy Daly; clothes, toys, and diapers for a boy being raised by his grandma from Ellen Sheffer, Eileen Calandro, and Wendy Daly; clothes, shoes, and books for the daughter of a teen mom from Diane Frost; carseat from Wendy Daly, referral, Marsha Wagner; diapers from Wendy Daly, Marylou Gooden, Julie Schultz, Susan Updegrove, Susie Miner for 2 toddlers – referral Barbie Bliss; stroller and quilt from Ellen Sheffer; drawer/door safety locks, Elaine Stewart; toys for two families: Diane Caldwell, Janie Holland, Pat Cano, referrals, Cecelia and Ginette, public health nurses, delivered by Judy Riener; potty seat, thermometer, and vaporizer, Barb Wright, Janie Holland, and Rona Goode, referral Barbie Bliss; books and baby girl clothes, Ellen Sheffer; sheets, blankets, comforters, pillow for client in rehab from Sara Cress, Rose Fowler, and Sue Sverchek; housing for student from Afghanistan, Carlee Gruver, referral Lisa Wearda; port-a-crib, car seat for newborn, Wendy Daly, referral, Bridgette; clothes and diapers for two siblings, Marylou Gooden, Naomi Blakeley, Wendy Daly, Terry Bothwell and Operation School Bell, and Teri Block, referral, Bridgette; clothes for mom of a 3-month old with no income, Marylou Gooden, Sally Equinoa, referral, Bridgette; carseat for toddler from Diane Frost, referral, Barbie; carseat, port-a-crib, bathtubs, to EOC TAAP moms, all from Carrie Trujillo; diapers and clothes for baby – recent abdominal surgery, from Marylou Gooden, Susan Updegrove, Judy Riener, Martha Chivens, Carrie Trujillo, referral, Bridgette; furniture from Mark’s storage for mom and her 2 elementary age sons. She has been sober 15 years, has just gotten out of a domestic violence situation, and has been staying with friends for 6 months--all of them in one room, referral: Sara Cress, SAFE; for a family of 7 escaping domestic violence – food, diapers, clothes, toys, books, from Mary Blake, Kathy Greer and Tayrn, Marie Larsen, Patrick and Michael, Marylou Gooden, Arlene Yost, Wendy Daly, Jayne Devencenci, Elaine Stewart, referral, Tami Jo Haley and north county moms’ group, delivered by Bryce Haley; clothes for 11-year-old from Sally Equinoa, Terry Bothwell, Patty O’Neill, Barbara Blanke, Deb Jones; clothes and diapers, Martha Chivens; rocker from Ann McMahon to a teen mom, delivered by Mark; soaps/detergents from Jennifer Stokes and Linda Jankay to the Women’s Shelter, delivered by Patricia Gundert; clothing for children in WIC from Ellen Sheffer and Eileen Calandro; stroller for baby of teen mom from Robyn Letters; carseat for new baby from Barb Wright; stroller for baby of teen mom from Colleen Twomey; toys and formula from Nancy Elam; clothes for 3 siblings, Terry Bothwell; water cooler, jugs to family of 6 from Teri Block; baby clothes and blankets from Sally Equinoa to TAPP moms; toys from Eileen Calandro and Amy Erickson; table and chairs for homework and dinner for young boy and his mom from Martha Uhey, delivered by Rich Ward and Amie Garretson, referral, Marylou Gooden; diapers for 18-month-old from Sharyn Chirpich and Amie Garretson; baby bottles for mom unable to nurse from Jennifer Stokes and Linda Jankay; clothes for 3 adult sisters in needy family from Jennifer Stokes and Linda Jankay; transportation to dental appointments, Kim Meyer; clothes for premature little girl from Francine Johnston; sweaters and jackets to Mia’s from Claire Grether and UMCC; double stroller for mom who walks as her only means of transporting her toddlers from Francine Johnston, referral from Belen Estrada, PHN; clothes, diapers, wipes for preemie girl from Francine Johnston, Marylou Gooden and Sharyn Chirpich; dental floss for needy families from Kim Meyer, Amie Terese, and Jeanne Secrest; dresser for 3 siblings from Pam McKiernan, The Nest; bicycle for homeless man to get to a new job from Janie Holland; highchair for toddler from Linda Jankay; socks for toddlers living in a camping trailer from Sharyn Chirpich; table and chairs to 15-year-old mom on independent instruction to eat and study on, Nancy Beighley; bed for 2 toddlers currently sleeping with their mom from Elaine Stewart; double stroller for young family from Elaine Stewart; clothes for abused mom and her baby, from Marylou Gooden, Sharyn Chirpich, Diane Caldwell, referral Crystal Davis, PHN; vacuum for needy family from Marylou Gooden; stroller from Ellen Sheffer; furniture for 4 families, a rocker for a new mom, from Roger and Linda Bishop, delivered by Mark; shoes for children in Zambia from Marylou Gooden, Jan Petring Karla Robles, Jennifer Stokes, Rosemary Cleaves; gas card from John and Marcie Lindvall to Mark; carpet sweeper from Janie Holland; car repair for abused mom’s vehicle care sponsored by Sandy Amborn; crib from Kim Infante to teen mom; infant seat from Monica Carinio to teen mom; diapers for babies of mom making parenting progress; toys and stuffed animals from Minke Winklerprins; clothes and kitchen items from Karla Robles; diapers, bags, and toiletries from Naomi Blakely and Jayne Devencenzi; car seat from Gini Ortiz; clothes from Jan Petring and Elaine Stewart; shoes from Linda Jankay; infant car seat from Julie Jones; diapers from Sharyn Chirpich; newborn diapers from Julie Jones and Diane Caldwell; hand-knit baby blanket and clothes for EOC mom and new baby; a bounty of newborn diapers, jammies, and wipes from Jennifer Stokes; stroller and baby food from Ellen Sheffer; swing from Judy Riener; toys and play rug from Wendy Daly; packages of diapers from Rosemary Cleaves and pot sticker friends; bounty of TP rolls to Julie and Naomi’s homeless Christmas project; clothes and bike from Rona Goode; bathtub, clothes, and diapers from ?; high chair from Susan Updegrove; diapers for premie delivered by Peggy Rudnick; tutoring for Laguna student, Barb Wright; blankets and towels for the homeless from Becca Ponce, Nancy Beighley, and other Womenade members; diapers, wipes, and baby food for the de Groot home suggested by Erin Schimke and delivered by Sally and Rich Equinoa and Erin – major donations from Rosemary Cleaves and Diana Henderson; dining table and chairs delivered by Mark to new family getting started; clothes from Rona Goode; diaper bag, baby socks, and toys from Jennifer Stokes; men’s polo work shirts from Judy Riener to Serena Cryr’s client, Transitional Housing Services; food, diapers, and toys for family of 5 from Julie Jones, Judy Riener, Naomi Blakely, Meg Swearingen, Amie, Thomas, and Jack Garretson, Susan Updegrove, Jean Dorn, Jennifer, Ryan, and Jake Stokes, Diana Henderson, and Rosemary Cleaves; food processor from Sally Equinoa and bathroom scale from Jan Petring for family with medical needs; Christmas tree to client at Transitional Housing Services from Judy Riener; clothes for children who recently lost their father from Naomi Blakely, Dr. Marc Johnston, Kathy and Kevin Greer, Ann Smith, Marylou Gooden, Diane Wettlaufer; toys from Wendy Daly; clothes, toys, blankets, books, puzzles, and diapers for San Miguel families out of work from Marylou Gooden, Elaine Stewart, Ingrid Pires, Diane Caldwell, Sharyn Chirpich, and highchair and potty from Susan Updegrove, and stroller from Janie and VL Holland, and a high chair and pack-n-play from Barb Wright; pajamas, DVDs, food and much more for the deGroot home from Diana Henderson and Rosemary Cleaves; TV from Linda Jankay; clothes, diapers, and shoes from Jennifer Stokes; toys and clothes for Los Ranchos family from Marylou Gooden, Francine Johnston, Marcie Lindvall, Jennifer Jankay, and Linda Bishop; bounty of infant girl baby clothes from Judy Riener and Summer Long; stroller from Jennifer Stokes; children’s clothes from Elaine Stewart; high chair from Mountainbrook Church; umbrella stroller, and kitchen ware from Wendy Daly; maternity clothes from Maria Elena Jarson; baby blankets from Naomi Blakely; groceries from Marylou Gooden, Susan Updegrove, Julie Jones, Linda Pax, Elaine Stewart, Carol Devore, the Ouse family; diapers and formula from Kathy Long Norris, Elaine Gardiner, Minke Winklerprins, Nicole Framberger, Susan Updegrove, Marylou Gooden, Naomi Blakely, Rosemary Cleaves, Diana Henderson, Sharyn Chirpich; diapers and Ensure for the de Groot home from Rosemary Cleaves and Diana Henderson;
Balance January 2008: Hostess: Wendy Daly $ 84.55
January 2008: Diapers for children of three disadvantaged teen moms. Referral: Kim Meyer, social worker, EOC TAPP ($81.48)
January 2008: Repair of eight cavities for a 13-year-old; parents to pay half. Recent check-up was her first trip to the dentist. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($170)
February 2008: Infant swing for tiny baby for comfort and respite for parent. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($21.55)
February 2008: Diapers and groceries for toddler from family who will not be able to receive food from the food box program for a week because they filled out the form incorrectly. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($50 and $64.89)
February 2008: Clothes for young baby boy of struggling family. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($35.02)
February 2008: Diapers for toddler in family with financial problems. Referral: Bridgette, county nurse ($75.19)
February 2008: Clothes and gasoline for husband and wife who have 4 children of their own and are adopting 3 children. The adopted children saw their stepfather, who is now in custody, kill their 3-year-old brother; the mother is only 21-years-old, and is now also under investigation because they suspect the physical and sexual abuse had been ongoing with all the children. Referral: Tami Jo Haley and a north county moms’ group. ($200)
February 2008: Clothing and shoes for an 11-year-old girl who is larger than the items available at Operation School Bell. Referral: Bridgette ($100)
February 2008: Highchair for family with twin infants, one due for surgery for cranial synostosis. Referral: Bridgette ($43.10)
February 2008: Swing and highchair for newborn. Referral: Bridgett ($32.33)
February 2008: Donation from Kristine Carlin’s AVID class, Laguna Middle School – proceeds from their Holiday Store. ($450)
March 2008: Gas for a Monterey family to make daily visits to their twins in Sierra Vista’s Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. Referral: Sierra Vista social workers ($200)
March 2008: Clothes for a two-year-old boy whose parents are working and going to Cuesta. Referral: Andrea Devitt, Cuesta counselor ($23.17 with additional clothes provided by Francine Johnston)
March 2008: Infant carseat for a mom’s daycare provider to transport baby to doctor appointments. Referral: Bridgette ($32.33)
March 2008: Clothing for a toddler girl and her brother whose family can’t afford the items they need. Referral: Bridgette ($46.33)
March 2008: Single mother of three has had her 4-month-old hospitalized for RSV pneumonia and can’t pay her daycare provider for watching her children. What she owes is past-due, and she can’t work while her baby is sick. Referral: Bridgette ($600)
March 2008: Diapers for a toddler of single mother. Referral: Bridgette ($22.62)
March 2008: Diapers, clothes, and shoes for three siblings. Father had to return to Mexico and mother is struggling. Referral: Diane Frost, principal, Los Osos Middle School ($44.17 and $56.03 and $12.92))
March 2008: Highchair and car booster seat for two children of a single mom. Referral: Bridgette ($21.55 and $32.31)
March 2008: Food for a family escaping domestic violence. Mom just celebrated 15th year of sobriety. Referral: Sara Cress, SAFE ($100)
March 2008: Removal of a broken front tooth for a 15-year-old; parents and Dr. Tran to share cost. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($85)
March 2008: Treatment for 9 cavities for a 15-year-old; parents and Dr. Tran to share cost. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($215)
March 2008: 9 extractions and 6 cavities filled for a 7-year-old; parents and Dr. Tran to share cost. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($390)
March 2008: Potty chair for toddler. Referral: Barbie Bliss ($8.62)
March 2008: Rent for family of five; one of their infant twins suffers from cranial fusion and will have surgery at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Referral: Bridgette ($600, with special support from Elaine Gardiner, Diane Wettlaufer, Kathi Settle, and Carol Tickner)
March 2008: Partial dental payment for teen son of single mom with three other children. Referral: Bridgette and CDHP ($165)
April 2008: Gas for Greenfield parents to visit their infant in NICU. Referral: Ann McMahon, Sierra Vista social worker ($150)
April 2008: T-shirts for toddler whose mom is in the WIC program. Referral: Barbie, county health nurse ($15.09)
April 2008: 2T underwear for daughter of struggling single mom. Referral: Barbie, county health nurse ($12.91)
April 2008: Diapers and formula for toddler and new baby of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, county health nurse ($48.53)
April 2008: Double stroller for pregnant young mom with three small children who has to walk her oldest daughter to school. Referral: Bridgette ($48.49)
April 2008: Emergency dental work for 5-year-old. Referral: Bridgette ($100)
April 2008: Clothing for siblings 5, 6, and 3 whose family is struggling. Referral: Bridgette ($58.66)
As of April 23, 2008, Womenade Donations: $36,616.21
Needs Filled: $36,609.18
Balance April 2008: Potluck Hostess Linda Bishop $ 7.03
April 2008: Highchair for young child to learn to self-feed. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($37.71)
April 2008: Partial payment for three-year-old in pain with 14 cavities caused by heredity, not lack of care. Dad just lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($200)
April 2008: Partial payment for young boy’s cavities. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
April 2008: Highchair for 8-month-old to learn to self-feed. Referral: Bridgette ($16.16)
April 2008: Diapers for 18-month-old; Mom is incarcerated and Dad is trying to take good care of their baby until she gets out the end of May and one of them can go back to work. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($38.78)
May 2008: Surgery to replace the front tooth of a 3-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($345)
May 2008: Diapers for needy toddler. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($35.99)
May 2008: Blood test for a mother of a 4-year-old and an 11-month-old. She can’t afford the cost of the test, but it is very important to determine if she needs to be started on a certain medication. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($86)
May 2008: Bassinette for new baby. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($26.94)
May 2008: Refrigerator for woman moving into her own apartment. Referral: Crystal Davis, PHN ($300)
May 2008: Floor mat for 6-month-old to have a clean place to learn to crawl. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($14)
May 2008: Bassinette for a premature little girl. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($26.94)
May 2008: Highchair for young child of a struggling mom. Referral: Bridgette Hernandez, PHN ($15.09)
May 2008: Partial payment for 2 ½ hour dental surgery on all the teeth of a 3-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
May 2008: Groceries for family of 4 living in a garage; the parents cannot find work, and the family is hungry. Referral: Cecelia ($100)
May 2008: Double Stroller for mom who walks to stores and school with her babies. Referral: Bridgette ($48.49)
May 2008: Socks for two preschoolers living in a trailer in local parks. Referral: Barbie ($12.91)
June 2008: Partial payment for 8th grader to attend UCLA’s Art Animation Summer Camp. Referral: Julie Jones and Amy Armstrong, Laguna ($100) Plus special contributions from Karen Muschenetz, Rawley Regier, Carol Tickner, Carol Astaire, Debbie Bennett, Janie Holland, Diane Wettlaufer, Elaine Gardiner, Kathy Long, and Joyce Rabellino..
June 2008: Food processor for two-year-old boy, a Stanford patient, who can only have pureed foods. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($34.47)
June 2008: A family with a student at Laguna just moved to Oceano after a rent increase they couldn't afford. The mom wants to keep her daughters at school in San Luis for the last two weeks of the school year, but she can't afford the fuel costs. Referral: Buffy Little, counselor, Laguna ($150)
June 2008: Child carrier and child swing for new baby living in a trailer with several siblings and mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($44.18)
June 2008: Gas card for pregnant, homeless mom to get to new job. Referral: Marsha, PHN ($100)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 8-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($71)
June 2008: 4 emergency extractions for 23-month-old; 11 teeth cared for in all. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($72)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 3-year-old homeless girl. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
June 2008: Night class for mother of 4 on Methadone maintenance. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($25)
June 2008: Rent for a 19-year-old woman who lost her baby girl at 38 weeks - the baby had a stroke. Special contributions from Rawley Regier, Linda Bishop, Judy Riener, Karen Muschenetz, Claire Grether, Susan Updegrove, Wagner, Elaine Gardiner, Kathy Hannula, Naomi Blakely, Diane Frost, Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($550)
June 2008: Gas and food cards for parents of a baby with a tumor on the spine who is going to Stanford for the second time. Family is behind in rent because of being out of work with this emergency. Referral: Sierra Vista social workers ($200)
June 2008: Booster seat for child being returned to his home by Social Services. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($23.71)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for teen daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($250)
June 2008: Emergency orthodontic treatment for daughter of single mom; the girl’s high school sister’s summer job earnings are going to help, as well. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($160)
June 2008: Dental surgery for 6-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 3-year-old with 12 cavities. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 4-year-old son of single dad (mom recently died). Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
June 2008: Emergency dental surgery for 16-month old daughter of single dad. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
June 2008: Clothes for newborn baby girl. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($13.32)
June 2008: Clothes for toddler girl in abused family. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($42.02)
July 2008: Dental surgery for homeless boy with his dad; mom is in jail. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($75)
July 2008: Dental surgery for 1 ½-year-old daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
July 2008: Dental surgery for boy living in a garage with his dad. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
July 2008: Dental surgery for homeless 8-year-old girl. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($115)
July 2008: Dental surgery for toddler boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($50)
July 2008: Gas and food for family who has only $60. Their baby has been in the hospital for weeks, and the dad’s work days have been cut. Referral: Sierra Vista social workers ($200)
July 2008: Two weeks of special formula for a 10-month-old baby whose feeding tube has just been removed after many surgeries for intestinal blockage. WIC won’t pay for this required formula! Referral: Angie Vasta, PHN ($161.94)
July 2008: Tuition for young mom to take a community class to improve her parenting. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($25)
July 2008: Clothing for a baby girl who has suffered brain trauma from abuse and is now living with a foster Mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($48.49) ($26 in scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
July 2008: High chair for young baby. Referral: Belen Estrada, PHN ($27.99)
July 2008: Diapers for baby of struggling mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($32.31)
July 2008: Potty for babe of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($16.16)
July 2008: Crib for abused baby. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($91.59)
July 2008: Assistance for 1-year-old and 1-month old sisters whose dad has only recently gotten a job. The nurse notes that these children have less than any previous clients she’s seen. Clothes, shoes, toys, diapers, blankets, baby food, sippy cups, provided, including donations from Jennifer Stokes, Colleen Twomey, and Elaine Stewart. Referral: Brenda Harker, PHN ($72 and $24)
July 2008: A mom, due to have her baby any day, is sleeping on a futon in her grandparents’ dining room. Bassinette for her new baby to sleep in. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($42.98)
July 2008: Mother on bed-rest with her second baby cannot work. Her 3 ½-year old needs school shoes special order 10 ½ W, and the new baby needs a bassinet. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($11.84 and $40) Includes donated items from Womenade members to our Mia’s account.
As of August 18, 2008, Womenade Donations: $41,472.14
Needs Filled: $41,433.19
Balance August 2008: Potluck Hostess Naomi Blakely $ 38.95
August 2008: Dental exam, x-rays, and cleaning for nine-year-old in pain. Referral: Dr. Kaplan ($110)
August 2008: Dental surgery for 5-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Dental surgery for 7-year-old with no parents. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($140)
August 2008: Dental surgery for homeless 4-year-old girl. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
August 2008: Dental surgery for homeless 4-year-old boy. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Dental surgery for daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Dental surgery for 3-year-old girl in family struggling with alcoholism. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
August 2008: Bassinet for teen mom’s baby. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($23.15) with trade credit from Mia’s
August 2008: Partial rent for young mother of 3-week-old; other agencies are short on money to help. Referral: Angie, PHN ($384)
August 2008: Clothes for toddler boy. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($5.71) with trade credit from Merry-Go-Round
August 2008: Stroller for new baby of teen mom. Referral: Angie, PHN ($37.71) with special consideration from Merry-Go-Round
September 2008: College math text book for abused mom getting her life back. Referral: Laurie Morgan, Abused Children’s Treatment Program ($132.91)
September 2008: Infant seat for new baby. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($8.66) with trade credit and special consideration from Merry-Go-Round
August 2008: Two sisters live with their parents in San Luis. One sister has a 13-year-old daughter who is profoundly deaf; she learned American Sign Language (ASL) and reads and writes in English. When herparents tried to learn ASL, it was only taught in English, so they are limited to a very few signs. The second sister has a 2-year-old daughter who was born with a rare birth defect that prevents her from moving her jaw. She has speech therapy, and is being taught ASL signs as well as attempts to verbalize. The whole family needs to learn ASL in Spanish so they can communicate with their children. A Cal Poly intern who is trilingual (English, Spanish and ASL!) found an ASL instruction manual that is translated into Spanish, and has been working with the family. The family needs this book, so they can continue to learn after the intern moves on. With this book as a resource, the 13-year-old can teach her family. Referral: Melissa Lovitt-Adair, PHN ($43.43) from Judy Riener and Kathy Hannula
September 2008: Swing for baby of struggling single teen mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($32.33)
September 2008: Car payment for mom whose husband left her; if she loses her car, she’ll lose her job. Referral: Crystal, PHN ($194.97)
September 2008: High chair for 2-year-old with a disability. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($48.49)
September 2008: High chair for 2-year-old boy. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($16.16)
September 2008: Booster seat for toddler of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($21.54)
September 2008: Car seat for child of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($48.27)
October 2008: Eye glasses for young child in Victim Witness program. Referral: Karla Robles, SAFE ($94)
October 2008: Rent for 20-year-old Mom whose newborn had to be transferred to Stanford; mom and baby’s father had to stop working. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($300)
October 2008: Dental procedure for young daughter whose dad has been laid off. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($85)
October 2008: Dental surgery for toddler girl. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($55)
October 2008: Dental surgery for toddler boy who dad was severely burned. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
October 2008: Gas for young family to take toddler to and from Children’s Hospital in UCLA. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($90)
October 2008: Double stroller for young family that must walk as means of transportation. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($25)
As of October 30, 2008, Womenade Donations: $43,687.14
Needs Filled: $43,679.52
Balance October 2008: Potluck Hostess Marcie Lindvall $7.62
October 2008: Swing for toddler girl of single mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($27.57)
October 2008: Swing for toddler boy of teen mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($25.86)
November 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
November 2008: First dental check, x-rays, and cleaning for 8-year-old son of single mother of 3. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($110)
November 2008: Partial payment for root canal for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($200)
November 2008: Dental treatment for 10-year-old who fell off his bike. Dad, who just lost his job, is trying to pay the $2,000 owed for his son’s broken arm from this same fall. Referral: Cecelia, CDPH ($110)
November 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old daughter of single unemployed mom who also has two other children. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
November 2008: First dental check-up, x-rays, and cleaning for 10-year-old son of unemployed single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($110)
November 2008: Dental extraction for woman who had never been to the dentist. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($210)
November 2008: Diapers for baby of struggling young mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($37.99)
November 2008: Refrigerator repair for single mom whose rent has been raised and car has died. Referral: Lance, nurse ($163.99)
November 2008: Dental surgery for 3-year-old homeless daughter of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
November 2008: Special tooth brace for 2-year-old son of single mom. Teeth are coming in facing the back of the mouth. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($150)
November 2008: Dental x-ray and cleaning for struggling woman. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($65)
November 2008: Underwear for toddler daughter of single mom. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($7.53)
November 2008: Gas and food for teen parents of 7-month-old cancer victim who has had chemo, but is now fighting an infection. Referral: Ann, social worker, Sierra Vista ($200)
November 2008: Diapers for baby of new teen mom. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($29.95)
December 2008: Utility payment to prevent electricity shut-off for a mother of 5; her husband just left her days before delivery of her youngest baby. Referral: Ingrid Pires, ALPHA ($216.85)
December 2008: Clothes and toys for family who recently lost their father in a work-related accident. Belen, PHN ($48.04)
December 2008: Fee payment for birth certificate in order for mom to secure Medi-Cal for her newborn. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($17)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of dad who recently lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($100)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 3-year-old boy whose father just lost his job and whose mom works only a couple days a week. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of single mom. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old son of parent who just lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 3 siblings whose parents recently lost their jobs. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($150)
December 2008: Dental surgery for 4-year-old. Six children in the family and mom just lost her job. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($50)
December 2008: Gas for mother to take sick baby to medical appointments. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($50)
December 2008: Groceries for struggling mother and her two sons. Referral: Rose Fowler, Los Ranchos ($100)
December 2008: Toys and food for 6 siblings whose parents have lost their jobs. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($200)
December 2008: Clothes for three siblings whose mother has been in and out of the hospital and dad has lost work time caring for her and their four children. Referral: Joyce Rabellino ($36.43 plus trade credit and donation from Merry-Go-Round, clothes from Carol Devore, and clothes, games, grocery and gas cards from Lisa Kowalski and her family and friends)
December 2008: Clothes for two brothers whose mother is struggling. Referral: Marylou Gooden, Rose Fowler, Los Ranchos ($28.55 in trade credit from Merry-Go-Round)
December 2008: Scooters for two siblings; mom has been in the hospital, and dad is temporarily out of work. Referral: Bridgette, PHN who shared half the cost ($35 – our part)
December 2008: Motel stay for homeless mother and seriously ill 10-month-old. Referral: Angie, PHN ($50.55)
December 2008: Holiday toys for two children whose parents are out of work. Referral: Bridgette, PHN ($100)
December 2008: Dental surgery payments for 13 children whose parents have lost their field jobs until March. Children’s ages range from 2 years to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP (Eleven are for $50 and 2 are for $100; total $750)
December 2008: American/Spanish Sign Language book for a mother who is deaf and unable to speak or read. She knows some sign language from Mexico, but it is not the same as in America. She now has a 2-month-old and needs ALS to teach her baby. Referral: Belen, PHN ($68.95)
January 2009: Highchair for a 6-month-old of a teen mom; the mother is doing well and planning to attend Hancock next semester. Referral: Barbie, BHN ($35.56)
January 2009: Diapers and panties for 2 toddlers in a family with severe financial stress. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($44.17 and $13.53)
January 2009: A wonderful 16-year-old mom has a 7-month-old who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. In her application to get aid from SSI, she needs her partner’s check stubs from the last 5 months. His work is asking $5 per/stub to make copies. Referral: Barbie, PHN ($50)
January 2009: Gas card for single mom who has raised two children and but still has a 9th grader at SLO High. Her ex-husband (who lives out of the country and rarely sees his children) is 2 months behind on child support. She is two months behind in rent. Referral: Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta College, ($50)
January 2009: Groceries for family whose twin baby died suddenly. Referral: Lisa Hoyt ($150)
January 2009: Gas card for family to travel to visit their infant in NICU. Referral: social worker, Sierra Vista ($50)
January 2009: Partial rental deposit for a single mom with kids ages 14 and 17; the family has been homeless for the past year, and now has the opportunity to move into housing. Referral: Angie, PHN ($300)
As of January 13, 2009, Womenade Donations: $48,123.16
Needs Filled: $48,122.04
Balance January 13, 2009: Potluck Hostess Carol Devore $1.12
PLUS! DONATED Checking account by San Luis Trust Bank, soaps, shampoos, toothpaste/brushes and laundry bags/sports bags to the Family Care Network for use by displaced children; white socks to Prado Day; twin bunk beds, sheets, blankets, and dishes to a Pacheco family; refrigerator to a grandmother raising 3 children (delivered by the Bensons and the Dorns); printer for a Laguna student; bike for transportation to school for a Laguna student - donated by Marylou and Luke Gooden, referral: Julie Jones, Laguna; jogging stroller for a 10-month-old – donated by Claire Grether, referral Andrea Blanco, Laguna; 3 beds for a single mom and 3 children moving into an apartment – donated by Linda Blodgett; a bounty of tooth care products from a local dentist and Linda Bishop; laptop computer donated by Marylou Goodness=) and delivered by Jayne Devencenzi; bags of health care supplies from Nancy Elam; infant bathtub, bouncy chair, child-carrier backpack, blankets, and stuffed animals, teether for a new baby and toys and room decorations for a 7-year-old girl’s first bedroom donated by Carol Lambert and delivered by Carol Tickner; high chair for a new baby by Marylou Gooden and for the same family, a breast pump, diaper bag, baby carrier, and diapers by Elaine Stewart; for a family of three: queen sleeper sofa, Rose Fowler; table, Val Ayers; twin mattress and sheets, Peggy Rudnick; shelf unit and sofa, Carol Leong, delivered by her husband, Kingston, Peter Jankay, and Mark Kubinski, and refrigerator, Steve and Katherine Anderson; sheets for a Laguna family donated by Kathy Greer, Peg Isbell, Heather Senecal, Sally Equinoa, and Susan Updegrove, and bed from Barb Wright and futon from Marylou Gooden – referral from Andrea Blanco, Laguna; child’s car-seat donated to a preschool by Nancy Beighley; music keyboard for a Laguna boy from Kathy Hannula; printer for a Laguna student from Peg Isbell; trundle bed donated by Ros McQuade and delivered by Naomi Blakely to a grandma adopting her 3 grandchildren; computer and printer for a Laguna student donated by Art and Therese Hanlon; car seat, blankets, and infant boy’s clothing for a new-born baby donated by Elaine Stewart; 2 sleeping bags and clothes donated by Marylou Gooden; case of diapers and baby wipes from Marcie Lindvall for same baby and his two siblings; a wardrobe of newborn clothes from Linda Jankay; toiletries for Family Care Network from Gina Maire, Linda Bishop, Nancy Elam, Robin Letters; soccer shin guards from Colleen Spafford; from Julie Jones, Kathy Long, Marcie Lindvall, Lee Merideth, furniture and kitchen supplies for family forced out of its home; brief-case bags for Family Care Network from Morning Rotary via Nancy Beighley; clothes and housing (Elaine Stewart) crib, twin bedding, and backpack (Marylou Gooden) for victims of mold poisoning; child-carrier for mom whose transportation is walking donated by Gilen Jones and delivered by Julie Jones; massage chair to Bishop’s Peak mom with Lupus “from” her 3rd & 5th grade daughters - referral and delivery by Maureen McGee, San Luis Coastal nurse; clothing from Erin Schimke, Missy Humphrey and Pat Cano, groceries from V.L. and Janie Holland and Linda Jankay, Depends and wipes from Marcie Owens, Sue Miner, Julie Jones, Megan Healy and Terry Bothwell, for family of 5 - husband has a brain aneurism; bathtub from Andrea Devitt, port-a-crib with new mattress and sheets from Elaine Gardiner, highchair from Rodessa Newton, swing, clothes, diapers and toys from Elaine Stewart, clothes from Cindy Mauch, clothes and wipes from Marylou Gooden, and an electric dryer from Tim Banducci, Ellie, and staff of California-West for a needy new baby; Depends donated for a brain-injury victim by Sally Equinoa, Linda Bishop, Mary Jo Devitt, Sue Updegrove, Lynn Adams, Judy Riener, Terry Bothwell; recliner for a San Luis Obispo High student with a neuromuscular condition from Katherine and Steve Anderson – referral from Judith Gier, SLCUSD nurse; clothes and toys for two little girls who lost everything in a home fire: Elaine Stewart, Terry Bothwell and the Assistance League, Mary Jo Devitt, Andrea Blanco, Lynn Adams; 11 dinners provided for the Bishop family; toothpaste for Laguna Health Fair from Dr. Paul Cavigli and Jamie, floss from Dr. Walker and Melissa, toothbrushes from UVS and Toppy and Don Miller, floss key chains and toothbrushes for Laguna Middle School’s health fair – special thanks to Lynn Hollister; caregiver respite care and socialization for Parkinson’s victim and family by Peter Fox and Taurus Sulaitis; clothes for a 12-month boy from Megan Healey and Ali Beckett, bassinette for a new baby from Susie Miner and bureau from/delivered by Sue Sverchek; crib for a 6-month old from Carol Tickner; books for both from Elaine Stewart, referral: Bridgette Hernandez, public health nurse; stroller for a young baby from Marylou Gooden, referral: Paula Daillak, public health nurse; stroller for a first-time mother of a baby with a cardiac condition and limited finances, donated and delivered by Colleen Twomey, Merry-Go-Round, referral: Bridgette Hernandez; Snugli baby carrier for a new preemie from Susie Miner and daughter; carseat for a toddler from Diane Frost, referral: North County Public Health; bins for baby clothes from Marylou Gooden, dressers from Rose Fowler, delivered by Ellen Sheffer and Judy Riener, referrals: Bridgette Hernandez, public health nurse; carseat for a toddler from Heather Senecal, referral from North County Public Health; clothes and food for SLOHS boy whose mom died, Gail Sears, Mary Jo Devitt, Paula Daillak; clothing for siblings, Susan Updegrove, Mary Jo Devitt, Paula Daillak; high chair for a new baby donated by Marci Lindvall; clothing and diapers for a newborn, Paula Daillak; potty chair for a toddler from Arlene Yost =); gate to keep toddler out of kitchen trouble, referral: Paula Daillak; bassinet for struggling family, Linda Jankay, Wendy Daly, referral: Paula; furniture for grandmother caring for 5 children and other family members, Marylou Gooden, referral: Paula; bassinet for new baby of a teen mom from Diane Halsted, clothes, blankets and more from Susie Miner, diapers from Marylou Gooden, stroller from Rawley Regier, referral: Bridgett Hernandez, County nurse; strollers for 2 families, Rawley Reiger, Debbie Bennet, delivered by Carol Tickner; car for woman whose husband passed away while she was in ICU, Julie and Chris Jones, referral: Rawley Reiger; refrigerator for family of 5 living in shed-size home, found and delivered by Mark, referral: Laurie Morgan; gift basket items for a Womenade mom and her daughter: Tracy DeVore, Francine Johnston, Erin Schimke, Debbie Jones, Judy Riener, Kathy Hannula, Naomi Blakely Martha Chivens, delivered by Rose Fowler; clothes for a 6-month old boy, single mom and no transportation, donated by Elaine Stewart, referral, Bridgett Hernandez, delivered by Colleen Twomey; stroller from Rona Goode and Kiley for mom with post partum depression to get out with her baby; clothes for 4-year-old to attend Headstart Preschool, donated by Cora Adema, Rona Goode and Kiley, Mary Jo Devitt, and Diane Frost; clothes for siblings of a girl struggling with Lennox-Gastaut from Andrea Devitt and Kiley; Pack-n-play for a newborn, Suzy McBride; toddler bed for a 2-year-old currently sharing a bed with newborn twins delivered by Mark; double stroller for pregnant mom with two toddlers who walks as her only transportation, Elaine and Craig Stewart; diapers for a baby boy - grandma taking care of him while mom is in jail, Mary Jo Devitt, Marylou Gooden, and diaper genie and faucet cover, Rona Goode; jackets from Martha Chivens to Serena Cyr, Family Care Advocate; swing from Jennifer Stokes for baby of mom with post-partum depression; area rug for 6-month-old’s developmental needs, referral Barbie Bliss, donated and delivered by Julie Jones; clothes for a newborn boy from Jennifer Stokes and bouncy chair for him from Wendy Daly; clothes, toys, and diapers for a boy being raised by his grandma from Ellen Sheffer, Eileen Calandro, and Wendy Daly; clothes, shoes, and books for the daughter of a teen mom from Diane Frost; carseat from Wendy Daly, referral, Marsha Wagner; diapers from Wendy Daly, Marylou Gooden, Julie Schultz, Susan Updegrove, Susie Miner for 2 toddlers – referral Barbie Bliss; stroller and quilt from Ellen Sheffer; drawer/door safety locks, Elaine Stewart; toys for two families: Diane Caldwell, Janie Holland, Pat Cano, referrals, Cecelia and Ginette, public health nurses, delivered by Judy Riener; potty seat, thermometer, and vaporizer, Barb Wright, Janie Holland, and Rona Goode, referral Barbie Bliss; books and baby girl clothes, Ellen Sheffer; sheets, blankets, comforters, pillow for client in rehab from Sara Cress, Rose Fowler, and Sue Sverchek; housing for student from Afghanistan, Carlee Gruver, referral Lisa Wearda; port-a-crib, car seat for newborn, Wendy Daly, referral, Bridgette; clothes and diapers for two siblings, Marylou Gooden, Naomi Blakeley, Wendy Daly, Terry Bothwell and Operation School Bell, and Teri Block, referral, Bridgette; clothes for mom of a 3-month old with no income, Marylou Gooden, Sally Equinoa, referral, Bridgette; carseat for toddler from Diane Frost, referral, Barbie; carseat, port-a-crib, bathtubs, to EOC TAAP moms, all from Carrie Trujillo; diapers and clothes for baby – recent abdominal surgery, from Marylou Gooden, Susan Updegrove, Judy Riener, Martha Chivens, Carrie Trujillo, referral, Bridgette; furniture from Mark’s storage for mom and her 2 elementary age sons. She has been sober 15 years, has just gotten out of a domestic violence situation, and has been staying with friends for 6 months--all of them in one room, referral: Sara Cress, SAFE; for a family of 7 escaping domestic violence – food, diapers, clothes, toys, books, from Mary Blake, Kathy Greer and Tayrn, Marie Larsen, Patrick and Michael, Marylou Gooden, Arlene Yost, Wendy Daly, Jayne Devencenci, Elaine Stewart, referral, Tami Jo Haley and north county moms’ group, delivered by Bryce Haley; clothes for 11-year-old from Sally Equinoa, Terry Bothwell, Patty O’Neill, Barbara Blanke, Deb Jones; clothes and diapers, Martha Chivens; rocker from Ann McMahon to a teen mom, delivered by Mark; soaps/detergents from Jennifer Stokes and Linda Jankay to the Women’s Shelter, delivered by Patricia Gundert; clothing for children in WIC from Ellen Sheffer and Eileen Calandro; stroller for baby of teen mom from Robyn Letters; carseat for new baby from Barb Wright; stroller for baby of teen mom from Colleen Twomey; toys and formula from Nancy Elam; clothes for 3 siblings, Terry Bothwell; water cooler, jugs to family of 6 from Teri Block; baby clothes and blankets from Sally Equinoa to TAPP moms; toys from Eileen Calandro and Amy Erickson; table and chairs for homework and dinner for young boy and his mom from Martha Uhey, delivered by Rich Ward and Amie Garretson, referral, Marylou Gooden; diapers for 18-month-old from Sharyn Chirpich and Amie Garretson; baby bottles for mom unable to nurse from Jennifer Stokes and Linda Jankay; clothes for 3 adult sisters in needy family from Jennifer Stokes and Linda Jankay; transportation to dental appointments, Kim Meyer; clothes for premature little girl from Francine Johnston; sweaters and jackets to Mia’s from Claire Grether and UMCC; double stroller for mom who walks as her only means of transporting her toddlers from Francine Johnston, referral from Belen Estrada, PHN; clothes, diapers, wipes for preemie girl from Francine Johnston, Marylou Gooden and Sharyn Chirpich; dental floss for needy families from Kim Meyer, Amie Terese, and Jeanne Secrest; dresser for 3 siblings from Pam McKiernan, The Nest; bicycle for homeless man to get to a new job from Janie Holland; highchair for toddler from Linda Jankay; socks for toddlers living in a camping trailer from Sharyn Chirpich; table and chairs to 15-year-old mom on independent instruction to eat and study on, Nancy Beighley; bed for 2 toddlers currently sleeping with their mom from Elaine Stewart; double stroller for young family from Elaine Stewart; clothes for abused mom and her baby, from Marylou Gooden, Sharyn Chirpich, Diane Caldwell, referral Crystal Davis, PHN; vacuum for needy family from Marylou Gooden; stroller from Ellen Sheffer; furniture for 4 families, a rocker for a new mom, from Roger and Linda Bishop, delivered by Mark; shoes for children in Zambia from Marylou Gooden, Jan Petring Karla Robles, Jennifer Stokes, Rosemary Cleaves; gas card from John and Marcie Lindvall to Mark; carpet sweeper from Janie Holland; car repair for abused mom’s vehicle care sponsored by Sandy Amborn; crib from Kim Infante to teen mom; infant seat from Monica Carinio to teen mom; diapers for babies of mom making parenting progress; toys and stuffed animals from Minke Winklerprins; clothes and kitchen items from Karla Robles; diapers, bags, and toiletries from Naomi Blakely and Jayne Devencenzi; car seat from Gini Ortiz; clothes from Jan Petring and Elaine Stewart; shoes from Linda Jankay; infant car seat from Julie Jones; diapers from Sharyn Chirpich; newborn diapers from Julie Jones and Diane Caldwell; hand-knit baby blanket and clothes for EOC mom and new baby; a bounty of newborn diapers, jammies, and wipes from Jennifer Stokes; stroller and baby food from Ellen Sheffer; swing from Judy Riener; toys and play rug from Wendy Daly; packages of diapers from Rosemary Cleaves and pot sticker friends; bounty of TP rolls to Julie and Naomi’s homeless Christmas project; clothes and bike from Rona Goode; bathtub, clothes, and diapers from ?; high chair from Susan Updegrove; diapers for premie delivered by Peggy Rudnick; tutoring for Laguna student, Barb Wright; blankets and towels for the homeless from Becca Ponce, Nancy Beighley, and other Womenade members; diapers, wipes, and baby food for the de Groot home suggested by Erin Schimke and delivered by Sally and Rich Equinoa and Erin – major donations from Rosemary Cleaves and Diana Henderson; dining table and chairs delivered by Mark to new family getting started; clothes from Rona Goode; diaper bag, baby socks, and toys from Jennifer Stokes; men’s polo work shirts from Judy Riener to Serena Cryr’s client, Transitional Housing Services; food, diapers, and toys for family of 5 from Julie Jones, Judy Riener, Naomi Blakely, Meg Swearingen, Amie, Thomas, and Jack Garretson, Susan Updegrove, Jean Dorn, Jennifer, Ryan, and Jake Stokes, Diana Henderson, and Rosemary Cleaves; food processor from Sally Equinoa and bathroom scale from Jan Petring for family with medical needs; Christmas tree to client at Transitional Housing Services from Judy Riener; clothes for children who recently lost their father from Naomi Blakely, Dr. Marc Johnston, Kathy and Kevin Greer, Ann Smith, Marylou Gooden, Diane Wettlaufer; toys from Wendy Daly; clothes, toys, blankets, books, puzzles, and diapers for San Miguel families out of work from Marylou Gooden, Elaine Stewart, Ingrid Pires, Diane Caldwell, Sharyn Chirpich, and highchair and potty from Susan Updegrove, and stroller from Janie and VL Holland, and a high chair and pack-n-play from Barb Wright; pajamas, DVDs, food and much more for the deGroot home from Diana Henderson and Rosemary Cleaves; TV from Linda Jankay; clothes, diapers, and shoes from Jennifer Stokes; toys and clothes for Los Ranchos family from Marylou Gooden, Francine Johnston, Marcie Lindvall, Jennifer Jankay, and Linda Bishop; bounty of infant girl baby clothes from Judy Riener and Summer Long; stroller from Jennifer Stokes; children’s clothes from Elaine Stewart; high chair from Mountainbrook Church; umbrella stroller, and kitchen ware from Wendy Daly; maternity clothes from Maria Elena Jarson; baby blankets from Naomi Blakely; groceries from Marylou Gooden, Susan Updegrove, Julie Jones, Linda Pax, Elaine Stewart, Carol Devore, the Ouse family; diapers and formula from Kathy Long Norris, Elaine Gardiner, Minke Winklerprins, Nicole Framberger, Susan Updegrove, Marylou Gooden, Naomi Blakely, Rosemary Cleaves, Diana Henderson, Sharyn Chirpich; diapers and Ensure for the de Groot home from Rosemary Cleaves and Diana Henderson;
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