Thursday, December 30, 2010
SLO Communities Bridging Poverty
The SLO Communities Bridging Poverty Conference is Feb. 26, 2011. Read our information on the event in the Aug. 24th blog in the Community Opportunities section of this blog. Find out how you can help.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
San Luis Obispo Country Club Women
Special Thanks!
San Luis Obispo Country Club Women:Womenade was the featured non-profit at the San Luis Obispo Country Club Women's annual holiday party. Members donated over $3,000 to help the clients we serve. Special thanks for Donna Jeberjahn for selecting Womenade as this year's recipient.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Mama Bear Project for Womenade
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Central Coast Womens Council of Realtors
We appreciate the Central Coast Womens Council of Realtors for donating $500 to Womenade. All funds will go directly to meeting essential needs of individuals in San Luis Obispo County. Special thanks to Era Poly, Peggy Rudnick, and Mary Moloney.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
What it's like for some of our families in need.
To let you know what it is like for families at the shelter: Arrive by bus at the Maxine Lewis shelter on Orcutt Rd at 4:00 p.m. for a meal and showers, and to sign in for the night All children must be under direct control at all times or risk being written up or evicted from the shelter. With a large number of children, or in the case of a single parent, that is very difficult. From there, families are bussed to the church of the month where they are to spend the night.
It is against the rules to bring anything extra to the night shelter. Everyone is wakened at 6:00 a.m. and must be off the property by 7:00 a.m. If they don’t have a car, families must then take 2 buses to the Prado Day Center for breakfast and lunch. Older children have to get to school, and cannot be on school property until 8:15 a.m. One option is for the parents to stay on the bus with their children until they can be dropped off at school. Families then go to Prado Day Center on the bus. There is a separate play area there for families with little children.
The Prado center closes at 3:00 p.m. and families then takes buses to pick up the school children, then go to the Maxine shelter for dinner and showers.
After 30 days, there is a lottery system because the shelter is overcrowded. Numbers are drawn, and some families cannot stay the night. This means that a family would have to find a way to get to a motel if they were not lucky enough to be selected. This can only be avoided by signing up for case management.
Posted by a public health nurse
It is against the rules to bring anything extra to the night shelter. Everyone is wakened at 6:00 a.m. and must be off the property by 7:00 a.m. If they don’t have a car, families must then take 2 buses to the Prado Day Center for breakfast and lunch. Older children have to get to school, and cannot be on school property until 8:15 a.m. One option is for the parents to stay on the bus with their children until they can be dropped off at school. Families then go to Prado Day Center on the bus. There is a separate play area there for families with little children.
The Prado center closes at 3:00 p.m. and families then takes buses to pick up the school children, then go to the Maxine shelter for dinner and showers.
After 30 days, there is a lottery system because the shelter is overcrowded. Numbers are drawn, and some families cannot stay the night. This means that a family would have to find a way to get to a motel if they were not lucky enough to be selected. This can only be avoided by signing up for case management.
Posted by a public health nurse
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Coats for Christmas Day
A Bit of History:
The Jewish Community began this tradition many years ago, the thought being that our Christian brothers and sisters were thoroughly engaged with their families on this traditionally family-oriented, gift-giving, feast-full day. It was an easy, natural, joyous gift on the part of our community to provide for those with the greatest need on Christmas Day, since this is not a day that is part of the Jewish tradition. A home-cooked turkey dinner, with all the fixings, was where it all began.
Thirteen years ago, Naomi Blakely and Sheri Eibschutz took over the responsibility for this event as co-chairs, and decided to increase the bounty, from a simple home-cooked meal to a dinner where our guests would leave with gifts, having enjoyed a bit of entertainment, as well. The Grange Hall served us adequately for 5 or 6 years, until their requirement for hall rental exceeded our budget, which was zero. The OddFellows stepped right up and offered the use of their hall, which is our current location, and one for which we are extremely grateful.
The meal is still home-cooked by various members of the community at large, in no way limited to any one religious persuasion. It is now augmented with bread from San Luis Sourdough, pies from Apple Farm and Marie Callender’s, egg nog from Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab, and transportation is provided to the event from the homeless shelter courtesy of Ride-On’s van. The trash and recycles are picked up through the additional support of San Luis Garbage.
Once there, our guests are entertained by Billy Foppiano and his pick-up group of local, fabulous musicians. They are then treated to world class Irish dancing, by performers from the Claddagh School of Irish Dance.
They are then led outside, to a covered tent (through the kindness of Sierra Vista Hospital) to receive their gifts: a sleeping bag, a warm, heavy duty jacket, tee-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, underwear, and a personal kit of toiletries. We have also been able to gift them with rain ponchos and umbrellas, through the generosity of the community and by word of mouth. San Luis Camp n Pack has been our angel, giving us prices that make these gifts affordable.
The coats are surplus, when possible, and newly purchased when surplus is not available. They are heavy duty, mid-thigh length warm, ruck-sack like jackets. Last year, one of our guests was overcome with the delicious meal and generosity, and lay down, under the overhang behind the hall, to cuddle up in his jacket and sleeping bag, happier than he could remember being.
Several years back, Stephan Lamb, Cal Poly’s Associate Director of Student Life and Leadership, encouraged us to involve the younger generation in this endeavor. The AmeriCorps volunteers now assist us with organizing, making phone calls, and assisting with logistics, such as contacting businesses for donations and encouraging student involvement, in addition to whatever other tasks we think of, which they undertake happily and willingly.
We are blessed beyond measure to live in such a warm and giving community, and are filled with pride and gratitude to be a part of this very special event!
EMAIL NAOMI BLAKELY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE A COAT: dn@dbnb.us
The Jewish Community began this tradition many years ago, the thought being that our Christian brothers and sisters were thoroughly engaged with their families on this traditionally family-oriented, gift-giving, feast-full day. It was an easy, natural, joyous gift on the part of our community to provide for those with the greatest need on Christmas Day, since this is not a day that is part of the Jewish tradition. A home-cooked turkey dinner, with all the fixings, was where it all began.
Thirteen years ago, Naomi Blakely and Sheri Eibschutz took over the responsibility for this event as co-chairs, and decided to increase the bounty, from a simple home-cooked meal to a dinner where our guests would leave with gifts, having enjoyed a bit of entertainment, as well. The Grange Hall served us adequately for 5 or 6 years, until their requirement for hall rental exceeded our budget, which was zero. The OddFellows stepped right up and offered the use of their hall, which is our current location, and one for which we are extremely grateful.
The meal is still home-cooked by various members of the community at large, in no way limited to any one religious persuasion. It is now augmented with bread from San Luis Sourdough, pies from Apple Farm and Marie Callender’s, egg nog from Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab, and transportation is provided to the event from the homeless shelter courtesy of Ride-On’s van. The trash and recycles are picked up through the additional support of San Luis Garbage.
Once there, our guests are entertained by Billy Foppiano and his pick-up group of local, fabulous musicians. They are then treated to world class Irish dancing, by performers from the Claddagh School of Irish Dance.
They are then led outside, to a covered tent (through the kindness of Sierra Vista Hospital) to receive their gifts: a sleeping bag, a warm, heavy duty jacket, tee-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, underwear, and a personal kit of toiletries. We have also been able to gift them with rain ponchos and umbrellas, through the generosity of the community and by word of mouth. San Luis Camp n Pack has been our angel, giving us prices that make these gifts affordable.
The coats are surplus, when possible, and newly purchased when surplus is not available. They are heavy duty, mid-thigh length warm, ruck-sack like jackets. Last year, one of our guests was overcome with the delicious meal and generosity, and lay down, under the overhang behind the hall, to cuddle up in his jacket and sleeping bag, happier than he could remember being.
Several years back, Stephan Lamb, Cal Poly’s Associate Director of Student Life and Leadership, encouraged us to involve the younger generation in this endeavor. The AmeriCorps volunteers now assist us with organizing, making phone calls, and assisting with logistics, such as contacting businesses for donations and encouraging student involvement, in addition to whatever other tasks we think of, which they undertake happily and willingly.
We are blessed beyond measure to live in such a warm and giving community, and are filled with pride and gratitude to be a part of this very special event!
EMAIL NAOMI BLAKELY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE A COAT: dn@dbnb.us
Monday, October 25, 2010
San Luis Obispo Soroptimists' Women's Opportunity Award
Project Summary
The San Luis Obispo club, part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. San Luis Obispo Soroptimists participate in Soroptimist’s major service project, the Women’s Opportunity Awards. The program provides women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense. This program, which begins on the club level, was created in 1972 to help women improve their ability to provide for their families. Each year, more than $1 million is provided in cash grants to women in need. Since the program’s inception in 1972, approximately $15 million in Women’s Opportunity Awards has been disbursed to about 25,000 women throughout the countries served by Soroptimist International of the America’s.
Awards Levels
Club-level award amounts vary (Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo presents allocates up to $3,000 to the Women’s Opportunity Award each year). Club-level recipients then become eligible for region-level awards granted in each of Soroptimist’s 28 regions. The first place region recipients then become candidates for one of three $10,000 finalist awards.
Applications
Applications are available from the Cuesta College Financial Aid Office, or by contacting Mary Sansone at (805) 550-9461. Completed applications are due December 15.
Funding
Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo raises funds for the award from its members and from communit fundraising activity.
Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo
Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo is a volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Founded in 1987, the San Luis Obispo club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas. San Luis Obispo members join with almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women.
The San Luis Obispo club, part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. San Luis Obispo Soroptimists participate in Soroptimist’s major service project, the Women’s Opportunity Awards. The program provides women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense. This program, which begins on the club level, was created in 1972 to help women improve their ability to provide for their families. Each year, more than $1 million is provided in cash grants to women in need. Since the program’s inception in 1972, approximately $15 million in Women’s Opportunity Awards has been disbursed to about 25,000 women throughout the countries served by Soroptimist International of the America’s.
Awards Levels
Club-level award amounts vary (Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo presents allocates up to $3,000 to the Women’s Opportunity Award each year). Club-level recipients then become eligible for region-level awards granted in each of Soroptimist’s 28 regions. The first place region recipients then become candidates for one of three $10,000 finalist awards.
Applications
Applications are available from the Cuesta College Financial Aid Office, or by contacting Mary Sansone at (805) 550-9461. Completed applications are due December 15.
Funding
Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo raises funds for the award from its members and from communit fundraising activity.
Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo
Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo is a volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Founded in 1987, the San Luis Obispo club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas. San Luis Obispo members join with almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
California Scenic Coast Doll Club
Great appreciation to the California Scenic Coast Doll Club for a generous donation to Womenade! $500 from the organization was shared to help further our outreach to local people in need! Special thanks to Therese Hanlon for inviting Womenade to the doll club's October meeting.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
What You Have Shared Since August 19th!
August 23: Birth certificate so baby can receive Medi-Cal. Referral: PHN San Luis ($17)
August 31: Diapers, wipes, and gas card for mom whose husband has left the family. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Family Advocate ($142.72)
September 2: Dental treatments for two children. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($248.60)
September 2: Emergency dental treatment for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
September 2: Food, clothing, and shoes for family whose father has had his workweek reduced to one day only. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
September 6: White dress shirt and t-shirts for student to participate in Los Osos Middle School choir. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Family Advocate, shopping by Julie Klopping ($34.22)
September 8: Refrigerator for recently widowed mother of 2 adopted children; the family has been using a cooler for 2 months since she cannot afford to replace her appliance. The mother does not qualify for assistance since she is working part-time. Referral: Mara Whitten, CAPSLO ($486.15 - rebate to return $200)
September 8: Baby swing and sturdy stroller for baby in family that is struggling. Referral: PHN, shopping, Julie Klopping ($62.87)
September 12: Replacement tools for a self-employed gardener who is barely able to meet her needs. She has no garage, and keeps her tools in her truck, completely covered. These tools were stolen this week, and she is left with no way to work. Referral: Naomi Blakely ($400)
September 15: Child safety gates for 2 young toddlers. Referral: PHNs, San Luis ($47.83)
September 16: Gas card for family of 3-year-old boy undergoing tests on his brain at UCLA. Referral: CCS ($163.65)
September 16: Partial dental treatment payment for young girl; Dr. Tran is working with the family on monthly payments for the remainder. Referral: County ($223.72)
September 17: Required fingerprinting for mother of 4, on a limited income, so that she can volunteer in her daughters’ classes. Referral: PHN, South County ($58)
September 22: Double stroller for family in crises. Referral: Erin Brzykcy, PEEP STARS, C.L. Smith and purchased and delivered by Sharynn Chirpich ($25)
September 23: Food and gas for grandmother who has had to give up her job to assume care of her grandchildren ages 9 months and 2 years.. Eventually Social Services will assist her, but it has been over a month, and no money yet, so she is desperate. Double stroller so she can leave home with both children. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($400 and $92.44)
September 27: Rent for mother of 4 whose husband just left her to live with his girlfriend. She has a one-year-old and a 12-year-old with Asberger’s as well as 2 older children. The mom is on disability for cancer treatments. Referral: Shelia, Mountainbrook ($500)
September 28: Rent for single abused mom with 3 children who has been recently laid off. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($500)
September 29: Baby monitor for parent of new baby. Referral: PHN, San Luis and shopping by Linda Jankay ($25.19)
September 29: Car seat for new baby girl. Referral, PHN, San Luis and shopping by Linda Jankay ($72.88)
September 29: High chair for 9-month-old of a single dad. Referral: PHN, South County and shopping by Linda Jankay ($54.38)
Donated as of September 30, 2010: $WW88,872.01
Needs Filled: $ 6,820.63
Balance June 30, 2010 $ 3,725.63
Potlucks: October 5, at Linda Bishop’s; November 9, Cypress Ridge, Cypress Room - hosted by Diana Henderson and Nell Quijano.
October 1: Factory second refrigerator for family who has been living out of coolers for months. Referral: PHN, North County ($416.71 with $200 rebate pending)
October 1: Beginning wart treatment at the Community Health Center for a 5th grade girl with warts on her hands and arms. They pay on a sliding scale at the center, but treatment is still prohibitive for this family. Referral: Mo McGee, nurse, San Luis Coastal ($100)
October : 3 alarm watch to remind an elementary student with diabetes to check his blood sugar 3 times a day. Referral: Mo McGee, nurse, San Luis Coastal ($)
Items Donated By: 2 strollers from Hospice Partners; newborn boy clothing, blankets, toys, books, formula, and diapers from Vivian Levy and Hospice Partners, Pam McKiernan, Francine Johnston, Lisa Ray, Diana Foch, Jackie Miller, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Marylou Gooden, Marty Thomas, Denise Barilla, Rose Fowler, Linda Holland, Arlene Versaw, Diana Henderson, and Ann Jones; bathtub, swing, bouncer, clothes from ?, Lainie Wachter, Carol Devore, Janie Holland, and Beth and David Owen; car seat, Denise Barilla; towels from Pat Meyer: 2 double strollers, high chair, potty, clothes, shoes and socks for small child; bouncer for infant from Merry-G-Round scrip; wipes for students in San Luis schools from Marilyn Banducci, Linda Brady, Susan Updegrove, Rosemary Cleaves; tutoring for a middle school student by Annie Moore and Arlene Yost; baby gate and high chair from Carol Tickner; Halloween costumes to Family Care Network from Miriam Alikhan’s Moms Group; bed from Lyn Bonzi; double stroller from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; high chair from Sandy Gillespie; diapers from Marylou Gooden, Linda Griffith, Carol Stern, Mariam Shah, Joanne Smalley, Jean Dyer, Barbara Deil, Michele Hall, Connie Buffa, Debbie Bennett, Lainie Wachter. and Marilyn Fuller; freezer to Grass Roots 2 from Barbara Crawford; infant carseat from Susie Miner; 2 cribs, 2 port-a-cribs, two high chairs, and other infant furniture from Tricia and Mary Gregoire - items immediately went out to meet desperate needs via PHNs and Family Care Network; baby clothes from Fran Harrell; Total 1st Quarter, September 30, 2010 - $3,014.18. Grocery cards from Sara Cress; diapers for Family Care Network from Michele Hall, Naomi Blakely; water bottles and bags from Lyn Bonzi,
Funds Donated By: Henry Bull Foundation, Mary Parker, Nancy Shearer, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Melaleuca, Colleen Spafford, Mary Parker, Kathy Long, Diane Wettlaufer, Stephanie Coray, Melaleuca, Roberta Filadelfia, Julie Schultz, Naomi Blakely, Diana Foch, Ros McQuade, Gail Sears, Marylou Gooden, Joyce Hunter, Sharynn Chirpich, Marilyn Fuller, Judy Williamson, Penny Porter, Elizabeth Curren, Maribeth Peterson, Marianita Borgstrom, Helaine Wachter, Connie Buffa, Jacquelyn Miller, Jeannette Powles, Helen Salerno, Carol Devore, Elaine Gardiner, Judy Long, Tess Mathews, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Vivian Levy, Jacqueline Edmiston, Peggee Davis, Karen Baylor, Barbara Crawford, Stacy Gregory, Shelia Hardy, Karen Daniel, Leona Anderson, Lola Zybura, Cypress Ridge Fitness, Nell Quijano, Margaret Budd, Joy Pickell, Jean Dyer, Linda Osty, Lynda Burnsed, Candyce Espinoza, Leona Sullivan, Ladonna Rinn, Margaret Donaldson, Nancy Gerrish, Sue Tsao, Dale Imming, Patricia Negrete, Kitty Rice, Dianne Kring-Sonksen, Helen Powell, Loretta Sonnabend, Marla Eaton, Betty LaPlante, Betty Symons, Kathryn Forenza, Barbara Deil, Virginia Kenny, Susan Chandler, Pat Okura, Mona Tucker, Diana Henderson, Patricia Streng, Rosemary Cleaves, Arlene Versaw, Madeline Stevenson, Janie Holland, Mary Parker, Julie Jones, Sally Equinoa, Carol Stern, Carol Tickner, Kathy Greer, Elyse Ungar, Wendy Daly, Linda Bishop, Diane Wettlaufer, D’Elaine Patrick, Roberta Kassak, Melaleuca, Cathy Le Moine, Gale Garrison, Dianna Jackson. Total 1st Quarter, September 30, 2010 - $7,408.55. Mary Parker, Diana Foch, Julie Schultz, Linda Bishop, Marilyn Fuller, Marylou Gooden, Francine Johnston, Sara Cress, Judy Williamson, Naomi Blakely, Wendy Daly, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Ros Mcquade, Lyn Bonzi, Helma Smulders, Rosemary Cleaves,
August 31: Diapers, wipes, and gas card for mom whose husband has left the family. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Family Advocate ($142.72)
September 2: Dental treatments for two children. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($248.60)
September 2: Emergency dental treatment for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
September 2: Food, clothing, and shoes for family whose father has had his workweek reduced to one day only. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
September 6: White dress shirt and t-shirts for student to participate in Los Osos Middle School choir. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Family Advocate, shopping by Julie Klopping ($34.22)
September 8: Refrigerator for recently widowed mother of 2 adopted children; the family has been using a cooler for 2 months since she cannot afford to replace her appliance. The mother does not qualify for assistance since she is working part-time. Referral: Mara Whitten, CAPSLO ($486.15 - rebate to return $200)
September 8: Baby swing and sturdy stroller for baby in family that is struggling. Referral: PHN, shopping, Julie Klopping ($62.87)
September 12: Replacement tools for a self-employed gardener who is barely able to meet her needs. She has no garage, and keeps her tools in her truck, completely covered. These tools were stolen this week, and she is left with no way to work. Referral: Naomi Blakely ($400)
September 15: Child safety gates for 2 young toddlers. Referral: PHNs, San Luis ($47.83)
September 16: Gas card for family of 3-year-old boy undergoing tests on his brain at UCLA. Referral: CCS ($163.65)
September 16: Partial dental treatment payment for young girl; Dr. Tran is working with the family on monthly payments for the remainder. Referral: County ($223.72)
September 17: Required fingerprinting for mother of 4, on a limited income, so that she can volunteer in her daughters’ classes. Referral: PHN, South County ($58)
September 22: Double stroller for family in crises. Referral: Erin Brzykcy, PEEP STARS, C.L. Smith and purchased and delivered by Sharynn Chirpich ($25)
September 23: Food and gas for grandmother who has had to give up her job to assume care of her grandchildren ages 9 months and 2 years.. Eventually Social Services will assist her, but it has been over a month, and no money yet, so she is desperate. Double stroller so she can leave home with both children. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($400 and $92.44)
September 27: Rent for mother of 4 whose husband just left her to live with his girlfriend. She has a one-year-old and a 12-year-old with Asberger’s as well as 2 older children. The mom is on disability for cancer treatments. Referral: Shelia, Mountainbrook ($500)
September 28: Rent for single abused mom with 3 children who has been recently laid off. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($500)
September 29: Baby monitor for parent of new baby. Referral: PHN, San Luis and shopping by Linda Jankay ($25.19)
September 29: Car seat for new baby girl. Referral, PHN, San Luis and shopping by Linda Jankay ($72.88)
September 29: High chair for 9-month-old of a single dad. Referral: PHN, South County and shopping by Linda Jankay ($54.38)
Donated as of September 30, 2010: $WW88,872.01
Needs Filled: $ 6,820.63
Balance June 30, 2010 $ 3,725.63
Potlucks: October 5, at Linda Bishop’s; November 9, Cypress Ridge, Cypress Room - hosted by Diana Henderson and Nell Quijano.
October 1: Factory second refrigerator for family who has been living out of coolers for months. Referral: PHN, North County ($416.71 with $200 rebate pending)
October 1: Beginning wart treatment at the Community Health Center for a 5th grade girl with warts on her hands and arms. They pay on a sliding scale at the center, but treatment is still prohibitive for this family. Referral: Mo McGee, nurse, San Luis Coastal ($100)
October : 3 alarm watch to remind an elementary student with diabetes to check his blood sugar 3 times a day. Referral: Mo McGee, nurse, San Luis Coastal ($)
Items Donated By: 2 strollers from Hospice Partners; newborn boy clothing, blankets, toys, books, formula, and diapers from Vivian Levy and Hospice Partners, Pam McKiernan, Francine Johnston, Lisa Ray, Diana Foch, Jackie Miller, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Marylou Gooden, Marty Thomas, Denise Barilla, Rose Fowler, Linda Holland, Arlene Versaw, Diana Henderson, and Ann Jones; bathtub, swing, bouncer, clothes from ?, Lainie Wachter, Carol Devore, Janie Holland, and Beth and David Owen; car seat, Denise Barilla; towels from Pat Meyer: 2 double strollers, high chair, potty, clothes, shoes and socks for small child; bouncer for infant from Merry-G-Round scrip; wipes for students in San Luis schools from Marilyn Banducci, Linda Brady, Susan Updegrove, Rosemary Cleaves; tutoring for a middle school student by Annie Moore and Arlene Yost; baby gate and high chair from Carol Tickner; Halloween costumes to Family Care Network from Miriam Alikhan’s Moms Group; bed from Lyn Bonzi; double stroller from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; high chair from Sandy Gillespie; diapers from Marylou Gooden, Linda Griffith, Carol Stern, Mariam Shah, Joanne Smalley, Jean Dyer, Barbara Deil, Michele Hall, Connie Buffa, Debbie Bennett, Lainie Wachter. and Marilyn Fuller; freezer to Grass Roots 2 from Barbara Crawford; infant carseat from Susie Miner; 2 cribs, 2 port-a-cribs, two high chairs, and other infant furniture from Tricia and Mary Gregoire - items immediately went out to meet desperate needs via PHNs and Family Care Network; baby clothes from Fran Harrell; Total 1st Quarter, September 30, 2010 - $3,014.18. Grocery cards from Sara Cress; diapers for Family Care Network from Michele Hall, Naomi Blakely; water bottles and bags from Lyn Bonzi,
Funds Donated By: Henry Bull Foundation, Mary Parker, Nancy Shearer, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Melaleuca, Colleen Spafford, Mary Parker, Kathy Long, Diane Wettlaufer, Stephanie Coray, Melaleuca, Roberta Filadelfia, Julie Schultz, Naomi Blakely, Diana Foch, Ros McQuade, Gail Sears, Marylou Gooden, Joyce Hunter, Sharynn Chirpich, Marilyn Fuller, Judy Williamson, Penny Porter, Elizabeth Curren, Maribeth Peterson, Marianita Borgstrom, Helaine Wachter, Connie Buffa, Jacquelyn Miller, Jeannette Powles, Helen Salerno, Carol Devore, Elaine Gardiner, Judy Long, Tess Mathews, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Vivian Levy, Jacqueline Edmiston, Peggee Davis, Karen Baylor, Barbara Crawford, Stacy Gregory, Shelia Hardy, Karen Daniel, Leona Anderson, Lola Zybura, Cypress Ridge Fitness, Nell Quijano, Margaret Budd, Joy Pickell, Jean Dyer, Linda Osty, Lynda Burnsed, Candyce Espinoza, Leona Sullivan, Ladonna Rinn, Margaret Donaldson, Nancy Gerrish, Sue Tsao, Dale Imming, Patricia Negrete, Kitty Rice, Dianne Kring-Sonksen, Helen Powell, Loretta Sonnabend, Marla Eaton, Betty LaPlante, Betty Symons, Kathryn Forenza, Barbara Deil, Virginia Kenny, Susan Chandler, Pat Okura, Mona Tucker, Diana Henderson, Patricia Streng, Rosemary Cleaves, Arlene Versaw, Madeline Stevenson, Janie Holland, Mary Parker, Julie Jones, Sally Equinoa, Carol Stern, Carol Tickner, Kathy Greer, Elyse Ungar, Wendy Daly, Linda Bishop, Diane Wettlaufer, D’Elaine Patrick, Roberta Kassak, Melaleuca, Cathy Le Moine, Gale Garrison, Dianna Jackson. Total 1st Quarter, September 30, 2010 - $7,408.55. Mary Parker, Diana Foch, Julie Schultz, Linda Bishop, Marilyn Fuller, Marylou Gooden, Francine Johnston, Sara Cress, Judy Williamson, Naomi Blakely, Wendy Daly, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Ros Mcquade, Lyn Bonzi, Helma Smulders, Rosemary Cleaves,
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Children's Museum Benefit
Friday, October 15, 6-10 p.m.
Avila Beach Resort Big Tent
Dance to Unfinished Business
For tickets call 545.5874 or
visit SLOCM.ORG
Avila Beach Resort Big Tent
Dance to Unfinished Business
For tickets call 545.5874 or
visit SLOCM.ORG
Thursday, September 9, 2010
CONCERT TO BENEFIT WOMENADE
ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND
FALL CONCERT
November 6, 2010
1:00 p.m. at the Atascadero Bible Church
“An Afternoon of Classics”
Concert donations to benefit
San Luis Obispo County Womenade
Thanks to Joyce Rabellino for being an advocate for Womenade!
FALL CONCERT
November 6, 2010
1:00 p.m. at the Atascadero Bible Church
“An Afternoon of Classics”
Concert donations to benefit
San Luis Obispo County Womenade
Thanks to Joyce Rabellino for being an advocate for Womenade!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Mrs. Port-a-Crib in Minnesotta
Here is our wonderful Sharynn Chirpich hunting for double strollers and port-a-cribs even while on vacation! Yeah, Sharynn.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Womenade: What you have done so far in 2010!
Womenade! What you have done so far in 2010!
Donated as of January 16, 2010: $71,566.23
Needs Filled: $63,883.31
Balance Jan. 20, 2010 Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn
$ 7,682.92
January 20: Stroller for mother of young child. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($32.63)
January 21: Toilet paper, breast pads, shampoo, and other toiletries for mom whose children are currently wards of the court. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
January 21: Partial payment for two moms in pain to have dental treatments. Referral: Dot, Martha’s Place Children’s Assessment Center, San Luis Obispo ($600)
January 21: Partial payment for 7-year-old to have cavities filled and root canals. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($283)
January 21: Partial payment for 8 children under 6 to have dental surgeries. Dr. Walker always absorbs part of the cost of the patients we help support. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($400)
January 21: Bus passes for teen dad in San Luis to visit his baby, who lives in San Miguel, on the weekends. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Linda Jankay ($36)
January 26: Phone cards for a mom and daughter. The daughter is pregnant, had had trouble with her pregnancy, and lives in a very isolated, rundown house in Nipomo. The phones will allow the daughter to contact mom, doctor, or a ride in an emergency. Referral: Laurie Morgan, SAFE Family Resource Center, delivered by Linda Jankay ($90)
February 4: Partial rent for mother and her two young children; they are victims of domestic violence. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLO Child Development Center ($500)
February 5: Sheets and pack-n-play for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($48.94)
February 5: Crib for young baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Linda Jankay ($135.94)
February 5: Pack-n-play and sheets for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($58.73)
February 5: Car seat for toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, shopping by Linda Jankay ($65.24)
February 9: Stroller for baby in San Miguel. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall, delivery by Emily Jones ($48.94)
February 10: Crib and swing for new baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($190.31)
February 12: Clothes and shoes for SLOHS boy who only has 2 sets of clothes for school. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($140)
February 16: Partial payment for supplies for the renovation of a mobile home to meet the needs of a man with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). His wife makes only a modest income. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter of SLO ($500)
February 17: Highchair and diapers for young child whose mother has been laid off from her job. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($86.11 and $38.06)
February 17: Child safety gate to protect toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($21.74)
February 17: Toddler clothes for little boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($67.97)
February 19: Clothes for young child with none in Paso Robles. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($95.70)
February 22: Rent for a room for a family with a medically vulnerable infant facing eviction. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($400)
February 22: Car seat for a special needs child. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($65.24)
February 22: Clothes for a toddler girl whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($60.90)
February 26: Partial rent for single mother of 3. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($400)
March 1: Car seat for 1-year-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 3: Twin bed for young boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 3: Blanket for teen mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($3.26)
March 4: 18-month boy’s clothes and pack-n-play for at-risk family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Judy Riener ($26.60 check and $43.00 credit from MGR)
March 10: Crib mattress for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 10: Crib and clothes for newborn girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener ($138.66)
March 10: Infant baby clothes. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener (29.36)
March 22: Stroller for mom to transport toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Judy Riener ($35)
March 22: Infant crib for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Sharynn Chirpich ($20)
March 22: Car seat for 7-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($48.93)
March 22: Clothes for 18-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($41.33 MGR credit)
March 22: Gas for family to drive baby to medical appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN and Linda Jankay ($50)
March 22: Baby clothes for children in North County and San Luis. Referral facilitated by PHNs and Linda Jankay ($49.05)
March 25: Mattress for young boy whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 23: Gas for a Nipomo client who is nearly finished with training for a CA State Exam in Lompoc, but has had to relocate to San Luis because of her abuser. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($100)
March 24: Clothes and shoes for a 6th grader for his weeklong school field trip and food for him, his baby sister, and mother who all live in a small trailer in San Luis. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Judy Riener ($240)
March 26: Microwave for 17-year-old single mom to use as only cooking source. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and purchased by Judy Riener ($76.11)
March 26: Gas card for mother with no car to allay transportation costs for a friend who is transporting the mom daily to see her infant in Sierra Vista’s NICU. Referral: Social Services, Sierra Vista, purchased and delivered by Judy Riener ($100)
March 27: Stroller for mom to transport child to store and appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
March 30: Frenectomy for 9-year-old boy whose tongue is attached to lower part of mouth causing speech difficulties. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($155)
March 30: Oral surgeries for 6 children ages 18 months to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Oral surgery for 2-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Partial rent for family of 5. One child is very sick and rent money has been used for his care. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
Donated as of March 31, 2010: $75,136.23
Needs Filled: $73,100.75
Balance March 31, 2010 $ 2,035.48
Potlucks: April 13, Pat Cano’s; April 14, Carol Devore’s; April 19, Cypress Room – hosted by Rosemary Cleaves
April 1: 2 level 2 car seats for toddlers of 2 struggling families. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, shopping by Susan Updegrove ($97.85)
April 9: Pack-n- play for new baby to use as his crib. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, purchased by Susan Updegrove ($26.93)
April 13: Business attire for a wheel chair bound woman to begin her job as a receptionist. Referral: Phyllis Braiotta, CAPSLO Adult Day Services ($200)
April 14: Crib for newborn to be cared for by grandparents. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, purchased by Susan Updegrove ($100)
April 17: Dental treatments for 7 teens in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($898.70)
April 20: Glasses for mother in need. Referral: Terri Kurczewski, San Luis Child Development Center, delivered by Wendy Daly ($164.97)
April 26: Bouncer for young baby. Referral: PHN, North County, purchased by Susan Updegrove. ($20)
April 26: Car seat, swing, and stroller for teen mom to use with her new baby. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($50 and $40 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
April 27: Tires for woman caring for special needs grandson. Vandals slashed her new tires and she can’t afford to replace them, and, therefore, is unable to provide transportation between their home on the coast and his elementary program in San Luis. Referral: Angela Barakat, San Luis Obispo Child Development Center ($100)
April 27: Bus passes for struggling victim of domestic violence to travel between school and home. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter, purchased by Susan Updegrove ($35)
May 3: Safety gate to keep toddler out of kitchen. Referral: PHN, South County, shopping by Wendy Daly ($21.74)
May 3: Crib for baby born early. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Wendy Daly ($126.21 and $9.00 scrip and $25 price reduction from Merry-Go-Round)
May 3: Car seat for young toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Wendy Daly ($59.80)
May 3: Wall-mounted baby changing table for Prado Day Center to replace broken one and keep babies off the floor. Referral: Shawn Ison, Prado ($323.67)
May 4: Rent for a single mom of two children. Her oldest child is disabled and required surgery last week up in the Bay Area. Consequently, mom lost a week’s worth of wages and she does not have enough money to pay this month’s rent. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($500)
May 5: Glasses for 1st grade son of single father of 3. Referral: Dana Francis, counselor, Sinsheimer Elementary ($200)
May 10: Car seat for 6-month-old. Referral: PHN, San Luis Obispo, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($65.23)
May 11: Port-a-crib for homeless baby staying in a motel; the child is too big to sleep in the bassinet the family is currently using. Referral: PHN, South County, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($60)
May 13: Parents lost their only child, age 7, to a brain tumor. While caring for their daughter, the mother has been out of work and costs have been overwhelming. They have been asked to return the current month’s SSI since the child is no longer living. Womenade helped with partial payment of funeral costs. Referral: Stella Medina, SAFE, Oceano ($470)
May 17: Emergency dental treatment for 13-year-old girl in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, ($110)
May 18: Summer counseling camp sponsorship for 10 students attending the Vicente Day Treatment Program. These severely emotionally disturbed students, many who live at the Youth Treatment Program run by Mental Health, need this therapeutic camp to maintain school year gains and continue educational and emotional progress. Referral: Naomi Blakely, program specialist, San Luis Coastal and John Taylor, teacher, Vicente Day Treatment Program ($1,000)
May 19: Dental surgeries for 4 children aged 3 and 4. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($250)
May 20: Stroller and car seat for 2 young children in separate families. Referral: PHN, Coast, and shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($27.19 and $59.80)
May 25: Emergency dental treatment for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
May 25: Emergency dental treatment for young girl. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
May 25: Emergency dental treatment for two teens. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($220)
May 26: Food for a foster home whose garage was burglarized and all stored food taken. Referral: Ken Miles, Family Care Network ($200)
May 28: Dental x-rays for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($65)
May 28: Partial payment to fill 13 cavities for a 15-year-old boy who had never been to the dentist. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
June 1: Emergency diapers for toddler in San Luis. Referral: PHN ($34.78)
June 2: Car window replacement for San Luis single mother of 3 children. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($195)
June 3: Partial residential camp payment for at-risk child. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
June 3: Partial rent payment for struggling family; the husband is out of work due to cancer diagnosis. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
June 3: Dental treatment for 10-year-old in pain; first trip to dentist. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
June 11: Partial payment for Morro Bay student to participate in cheerleading. Mother has frequently been hospitalized, and the father cannot afford the full $900 cost. The school has agreed to a payment plan for the balance. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Atascadero Community Link ($200)
June 14: Large Styrofoam cooler for family whose electricity has been shut off. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($10.99)
June 15: Financial assistance for 60-year-old to participate in Cuesta College’s LVN program for which she has qualified. Students are discouraged from hold part-time jobs during this one-year intensive program. Referral: Alyce Crawford ($200)
June 16: Counseling sessions (4) for an abused mother and her daughter with a Spanish-speaking psychologist who is donating half of her fee. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna ($160)
June 17: Utility payments for Avila Beach mother and her daughter, age 2. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Atascadero Community Link ($21.01 and $27.70)
June 21: Partial rent and DMV registration fees for single mom. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($200 and $92)
June 22: Emergency diapers for newborn whose mom is having multiple problems. Referral: PHN, South County ($52.13)
June 28: Baby gates to protect toddler. Referral: PHN, Coast ($43.48)
Donated as of June 30, 2010: $ 81,463.46
Needs Filled: $ 79,192.62
Balance June 30, 2010 $ 2,270.84
Potlucks: August 19, at Naomi Blakely and at Carol Devore’s; August 23, Cypress Pavilion – hosted by Mona Tucker and Pat Okura
July 1: High chair for homeless 6-month-old baby living in a motel, so she can sit up and learn to eat sold food. Referral: PHN, South County, shopping by Linda Blonsley ($30.09)
July 6: Car seat for newborn. Referral: PHN, shopping by Linda Blonsley ($27.19)
July 9: Stroller for 1-year-old and swing for 2-month-old. Referral: PHN, Coast, and shopping by Linda Blonsley ($97.88)
July 12: High chair for toddler. Referral: PHN, San Luis, shopping by Linda Blonsley ($27.19)
July 12: Medical evaluation and 2 appointments for a client with severe PTSD and anxiety symptoms that she is experiencing from her victimization. Referral: Therapist and Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($200)
July 15: Partial rent payment for abused mother and abused children aged 7, 5, 3, and 1. Mom taking LVN exam in August. Referral: Angela Barakat, San Luis Child Development Center ($500)
July 19: Food for family of 5 whose parent has lost her job. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($150)
July 22: Partial payment for a blood test to check a 17-year-old pregnant mom for an unusual genetic trait, mitochondrial defect. Medi-Cal will not pay for this test. Referral: PHN, ($200)
July 27: Summer swimming passes to Sinsheimer pool for a Los Osos homeless mom and her two children who are staying at the San Luis Shelter. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Family Advocate, Atascadero Community Link ($72)
August 5: Exercise saucer and sippy cups for 4-month-old baby who lives in a very small setting. Referral: PHN, San Luis and shopping by Sharynn Chirpich ($ and $5.64)
August 5: Dental exams for four teens and preteens. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($440)
August 11: Gas bill payment for family that has had all utilities shut off. CAP is helping with the other utility – they can pay only one utility bill per client. Referral: First Time Mother’s Program, South County ($80.92)
August 12: Baby swing and bottles for child of single mom. Referral: PHN, South County, with discount from Merry-Go-Round ($21.50 and $8.66)
August 12: Activity table for small child living in a tiny place. Referral: PHN, South County, with discount from Merry-Go-Round ($12.31)
April 13: Baby monitor for 1-month-old. Referral: PHN, San Luis and shopping by Sharynn Chirpich ($17.00)
August 16: Partial rent deposit for mom and her 3 children who are moving into their own place; mom is also starting a new job. The family has been with the Child Development Center for almost 2 years. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLOCDC ($300)
August 17: Walker for young child. Referral: PHN, North County, purchased with Merry-Go-Round Scrip ($16.31)
August 17: Double stroller for family with a newborn and 2-year-oldj; they have no transportation. Referral: PHN, Coast, and shopping by Anne Appel ($)
August 18: Clothes, shoes, and socks for 1st grader, preschooler, and 3-year-old siblings. Referral: PHN, North County, and shopping by Anne Appel ($)
August 18: Double stroller for twins. PHN, Coast ($)
August 18: Emergency formula for small baby. Referral: PHN, North County ($35.98)
August 19: Refrigerator for recently widowed mother of 2 adopted children; the family has been using a cooler for 4 weeks since she cannot afford to replace her appliance. The mother does not qualify for assistance since she is working part-time. Referral: Mara Whitten, CAPSLO ($)
August 23: Birth certificate so baby can receive Medi-Cal. Referral: PHN San Luis ($17)
Items Donated: Clothes and toys from Jen Stokes; formula and baby food from Taffy Duran to mom on one breast; twin bed – half from Marcy Owens and half from Susan Updegrove: port-a-crib crib from Diana Foch: twin sheets and bedspreads from Elaine Gardiner: stroller from Taffy Duran to a mom and baby living on the streets; stroller from CCMC delivered by Pat Cano, bassinette for newborn in North County from Krista Braun delivered by Cecelia Braun and Linda Jankay; 2 cribs delivered to Paso by David Ritchie; bed safety rail from Ann Smith: baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; clothes, toys from Elaine Stewart; stroller and highchair from Rosemary Cleaves; toiletries delivered to Grizzly Academy and Prado Day by Kat Tuculet; crib from Tracy Robertson delivered by Judy Riener; double bed from Linda Jankay; double bed from Teana Fredeen; electric blanket from Michele Hall; blanket and heater from Anne Appel; crib delivery by Karen Muschenetz; car seat, bouncer, swing, play mat, clothes, car seats and bases from Diane Wettlaufer; baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; 2 double beds and linens donated and delivered by Lisa Lewis; daybed from Connie Willard; pillows from Alyce Crawford; hours of accounting and tax support from Roger Bishop; children’s clothes from Pat Cano; items for Prado from Lynn DeLeo and Kat Tuculet; breakfasts for moms and their children from Muriel Harkins. Total March 31, 2010 - $1,276.33. Doreen Wetzel – toiletries for Grizzly Academy and Prado, boys clothes from Jen Stokes; girls clothes from Judy Riener and Summer Long; girl clothes from Susie Miner; food for Prado from Sara Medzyk and Christine Cooper and delivered by Rosemary Cleaves and Frank Richardson; toiletries from Erin Schimke to Family Care Network; crib sheets and mattress pads from Margie Noble Englund, Jen Miller of ALPHA, and Diana Foch; TV from Nicole Framberger; 10 breakfasts from Judy Riener; stroller from Denise Barilla; diapers from Hospice Partners via Anne Appel; sofa, table and 2 chairs from Hospice Partners Hope Chest via Gil Blonsley, Anne Appel, Pam McKiernan, and Vivian Levy; pack-n-play from Sharynn Chirpich; baby items and clothing from Amy Armstrong; crib from United Methodist Preschool to new baby in Paso; crib donated and delivered by Ken and Judy Riener; stroller donated by Rose Fowler; car seat from Francine Johnston; baby formula from Kathy Long; baby gate from Francine Johnston; baby clothes from Sally Equinoa; stroller from Rodessa Newton; baby boy clothes from Francine Johnston; 2 cribs delivered to North County by Arlene and Larry Versaw; lawn mower and food from Sharyn Lombardi; car seat, blankets and new infant clothing to newborn from Karen Johandes; phone answering machine from Belinda Benassi to BigBrother/Sister family; diapers for the DeGroots from Kemay Eoyong; clothing, blankets, towels and diapers donated to three newborn girls from Marcie Lindvall, Lynn DeLeo, Diana Henderson, Michele Hall, Hospice Partners via Anne Appel, Julie Jones, Marilyn Fuller, and Marylou Gooden; small refrigerator for family living in a trailer from Taffy Duran; port-a-crib and sheets from Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich; juice for Prado Day Center from Donna Jeberjahn, Barb and Claude Remillard (Ouse); port-a-crib from Sharynn Chirpich; crib and toys from Tina Wagner, delivered by Elaine Stewart; port-a-crib from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; receiving blankets and diapers for twin newborn brothers; twin mattress for young boy; infant stroller and baby swing; shoes for 5-year-old homeless boy; room cooling fan for mother and infant twins living in small apartment; crib for homeless baby in North County; crib for South County baby; crib for newborn triplets; twin trundle bed from Jordis Daigle: Total June 30, 2010 - $2,352.82. Toiletries for Prado and Family Care Network from Jayne Auchterlone, Sharynn Chirpich, and Lynn De Leo, delivered by Lynn; diapers from Marian Gregory; 2 port-a-cribs and a stroller from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; backpacks and school supplies from Marla and Robert Eaton, Marcie Lindvall, Leslie McKinley, and Susan Updegrove, delivered by Julie and Ernie Jones: children’s school clothes from Roberta Kassak, Frank and Arlene Yost, Zola Zybura, Margie Noble-Englund, Kat Tuculet, Carol Devore, Lainie Wachter, Doreen Wetzel, and delivered by Chris Jones; baby clothes, blankets, toys, carriers, formula, and mattress from Amy Miner Felice; 2 port-a-cribs, sheets, and diapers from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; vacuum cleaner and bags from Rosemary Cleaves, flannel sheets from Linda Blonsley, 3T clothes and sippy cups from Anne Turner; school supplies for foster children of Family Care Network from Taffy Duran and the Cal Poly Corporation staff, Rose Fowler, Deirdre Wynne, Judy Riener, Christie ?, ?, Rosemary Cleaves, Diana Henderson, Lynn DeLeo, Susan Heidenreith, Cindy Giambalvo, Nell Quijano, Luanna Cheda, Sandy Amborn, Jayne Auchterlone , and ?; pack-n-play, Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich; girls’ clothes from Summer Long; boys’ clothes from Jennifer Stokes; children’s clothes and riding toys from Elaine Stewart; financial organizational assistance for man whose wife has MS from Conny Gut; crib from Leslie McKinley; pack-n-play from Arlene Versaw; 2 strollers from Hospice Partners; newborn boy clothing, blankets, toys, books, and diapers from Vivian Levy and Hospice Partners, Pam Mckiernan, Francine Johnston, Lisa Ray, Diana Foch, Jackie Miller, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Marylou Gooden, Marty Thomas, Denise Barilla, Rose Fowler, Linda Holland, Arlene Versaw ; bath tub, swing, bouncer, clothes from ?)
Funds Donated: Rosemary Cleaves, Julie Schultz, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Marylou Gooden, Carol Tickner, Marilyn Banducci, Diana Henderson, Marilyn Fuller, Elaine Gardiner, Lynn DeLeo, Roberta Filadelfia, Fetzer Vineyards, Linda Bishop, Nancy Hurd, Shelley Benson, Kat Tuculet, Kathy Hannula, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Wendy Daly, Tess Mathews, Sharynn Chirpich, Diana Foch, Sally Equinoa, Jayne Devencenzi, Naomi Blakely, Peggy Sneed, Vivian Levy, Anne Appel, Sarah Medzyk, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Malott, Susan Updegrove, Natalie Schaefer, Gill and Linda Blonsley, Gail Sears, Ros McQuade, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Nell Quijano, Mona Tucker, Mary Parker, Pat Cano, Carol Astaire, Martha Chivens, memorial donations from Linda Bishop, Linda Jankay, and Wendy Daly. Total March 31, 2010 - $3,570. Nancy Hurd, Julie Jones, Marcie Owens, Sharynn Chirpich, Carol Astaire, Tess Mathews, Judy Riener, Kathy Long, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Tickner, Lisa Lewis, Donna Jeberjahn, Sally Equinoa, Wendy Daly, Gail Sears, Kitty Rice, Marilyn Fuller, Doreen Wetzel, Carolyn Bonzi, Arlene Yost, Julie Klopping, Mary Parker, Roberta Filadelfia, Phyllis Braiotta, Natalie Schaefer, Diana Foch, Arlene Versaw, Mona Tucker, Kathy Greer, Marylou Gooden, Susan Desmond, Kemay Eoyang, Kitty Rice, Linda Keetch, Patricia Streng, Phyllis Bettencourt, Susan Wilkison, Patricia Robertson, Janine Plassard, Stephanie Coray, Linda Wilbert, Bonnie McKim, Karen Daniel, Diana Henderson, Melanie Morgan, Nell Quijano, Candyce Espinoza, Ann Jones, Carolyn Platt, Betty Symons, Katie Forenza, Carole Morton, Sharyn Lombardi, Helen Powell, Jan Owens-Martinez, Leslie Johnston, Julie Silva, Nancy Shearer, Peggee Davis, Toni Stephenson, Carol Palmer, Ginny Kenny, Star Anton, Loretta Sonnabend, Lola Zybura, Cathy Hughes, Gail Applegate, Karen Baylor, Leona Sullivan, Sally Delgado, Betty LaPlante, Mariam Shah, Liz Parker, Rosemary Cleaves, Lynn DeLeo, Kim Ford, Rebecca Foley, Elizabeth Curren, Evelyn Ruer, Carol Devore, Claudeis Selby, Carol Devore, Susan Hood, Maribeth Peterson, Marianita Borgstrom, Sally Allmann, Leslie McKinley, Patricia O’Lear, Nan Williamson, Nancy Shearer, Naomi Blakely, Jayne Devencenzi, Linda Bishop, Ros McQuade, Mary Parker, Judy Obermeier, Linda Blonsley, Sandy Amborn, Janet Kourakis, Marcie and John Lindvall, Karen Muschenetz, Anneka Scranton, Carol Astaire, Mary Parker, Carol Tickner, Rosemary Cleaves, Nell Quijano, Christine Pina, Diane Wettlaufer, Elaine Gardiner, Marilyn Banducci, Jordis Daigle, and Melaleuca. Total June 30, 2010 - $6,327.23. Henry Bull Foundation, Mary Parker, Nancy Shearer, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Melaleuca, Colleen Spafford, Mary Parker, Kathy Long, Diane Wettlaufer, Stephanie Coray, Melaleuca, Roberta Filadelfia, Julie Schultz, Naomi Blakely, Diana Foch, Ros McQuade, Gail Sears, Marylou Gooden, Joyce Hunter,Sharynn Chirpich, Marilyn Fuller, Judy Williamson, Penny Porter, Elizabeth Curren, Maribeth Peterson, Marianita Borgstrom, Helaine Wachter, Connie Buffa, Jacquelyn Miller, Jeannette Powles, Helen Salerno, Carol Devore, Elaine Gardiner, Judy Long, Tess Mathews, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Vivian Levy, Jacqueline Edmiston, Peggee Davis, Karen Baylor, Barbara Crawford, Stacy Gregory, Shelia Hardy, Karen Daniel, Leona Anderson, Lola Zybura, Cypress Ridge Fitness, Nell Quijano, Margaret Budd, Joy Pickell, Jean Dyer, Linda Osty, Linda Brrnsed, Candyce Espinoza, Leona Sullivan, Ladonna Rinn, Margaret Donaldson, Nancy Gerrish, Sue Tsao, Dale Imming, Patricia Negrete, Kitty Rice, Dianne Kring-Sonksen, Helen Powell, Loretta Sonnabend, Marla Eaton, Betty LaPlante, Betty Symons, Kathryn Forenza, Barbara Deel, Virginia Kenny, Susan Chandler, Pat Okura, Mona Tucker, Diana Henderson, Patricia Streng, Rosemary Cleaves, Arlene Versaw, Madeline Stevenson,
Donated as of January 16, 2010: $71,566.23
Needs Filled: $63,883.31
Balance Jan. 20, 2010 Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn
$ 7,682.92
January 20: Stroller for mother of young child. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($32.63)
January 21: Toilet paper, breast pads, shampoo, and other toiletries for mom whose children are currently wards of the court. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
January 21: Partial payment for two moms in pain to have dental treatments. Referral: Dot, Martha’s Place Children’s Assessment Center, San Luis Obispo ($600)
January 21: Partial payment for 7-year-old to have cavities filled and root canals. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($283)
January 21: Partial payment for 8 children under 6 to have dental surgeries. Dr. Walker always absorbs part of the cost of the patients we help support. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($400)
January 21: Bus passes for teen dad in San Luis to visit his baby, who lives in San Miguel, on the weekends. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Linda Jankay ($36)
January 26: Phone cards for a mom and daughter. The daughter is pregnant, had had trouble with her pregnancy, and lives in a very isolated, rundown house in Nipomo. The phones will allow the daughter to contact mom, doctor, or a ride in an emergency. Referral: Laurie Morgan, SAFE Family Resource Center, delivered by Linda Jankay ($90)
February 4: Partial rent for mother and her two young children; they are victims of domestic violence. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLO Child Development Center ($500)
February 5: Sheets and pack-n-play for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($48.94)
February 5: Crib for young baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Linda Jankay ($135.94)
February 5: Pack-n-play and sheets for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($58.73)
February 5: Car seat for toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, shopping by Linda Jankay ($65.24)
February 9: Stroller for baby in San Miguel. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall, delivery by Emily Jones ($48.94)
February 10: Crib and swing for new baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($190.31)
February 12: Clothes and shoes for SLOHS boy who only has 2 sets of clothes for school. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($140)
February 16: Partial payment for supplies for the renovation of a mobile home to meet the needs of a man with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). His wife makes only a modest income. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter of SLO ($500)
February 17: Highchair and diapers for young child whose mother has been laid off from her job. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($86.11 and $38.06)
February 17: Child safety gate to protect toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($21.74)
February 17: Toddler clothes for little boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($67.97)
February 19: Clothes for young child with none in Paso Robles. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($95.70)
February 22: Rent for a room for a family with a medically vulnerable infant facing eviction. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($400)
February 22: Car seat for a special needs child. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($65.24)
February 22: Clothes for a toddler girl whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($60.90)
February 26: Partial rent for single mother of 3. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($400)
March 1: Car seat for 1-year-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 3: Twin bed for young boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 3: Blanket for teen mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($3.26)
March 4: 18-month boy’s clothes and pack-n-play for at-risk family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Judy Riener ($26.60 check and $43.00 credit from MGR)
March 10: Crib mattress for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 10: Crib and clothes for newborn girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener ($138.66)
March 10: Infant baby clothes. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener (29.36)
March 22: Stroller for mom to transport toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Judy Riener ($35)
March 22: Infant crib for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Sharynn Chirpich ($20)
March 22: Car seat for 7-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($48.93)
March 22: Clothes for 18-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($41.33 MGR credit)
March 22: Gas for family to drive baby to medical appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN and Linda Jankay ($50)
March 22: Baby clothes for children in North County and San Luis. Referral facilitated by PHNs and Linda Jankay ($49.05)
March 25: Mattress for young boy whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 23: Gas for a Nipomo client who is nearly finished with training for a CA State Exam in Lompoc, but has had to relocate to San Luis because of her abuser. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($100)
March 24: Clothes and shoes for a 6th grader for his weeklong school field trip and food for him, his baby sister, and mother who all live in a small trailer in San Luis. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Judy Riener ($240)
March 26: Microwave for 17-year-old single mom to use as only cooking source. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and purchased by Judy Riener ($76.11)
March 26: Gas card for mother with no car to allay transportation costs for a friend who is transporting the mom daily to see her infant in Sierra Vista’s NICU. Referral: Social Services, Sierra Vista, purchased and delivered by Judy Riener ($100)
March 27: Stroller for mom to transport child to store and appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
March 30: Frenectomy for 9-year-old boy whose tongue is attached to lower part of mouth causing speech difficulties. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($155)
March 30: Oral surgeries for 6 children ages 18 months to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Oral surgery for 2-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Partial rent for family of 5. One child is very sick and rent money has been used for his care. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
Donated as of March 31, 2010: $75,136.23
Needs Filled: $73,100.75
Balance March 31, 2010 $ 2,035.48
Potlucks: April 13, Pat Cano’s; April 14, Carol Devore’s; April 19, Cypress Room – hosted by Rosemary Cleaves
April 1: 2 level 2 car seats for toddlers of 2 struggling families. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, shopping by Susan Updegrove ($97.85)
April 9: Pack-n- play for new baby to use as his crib. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, purchased by Susan Updegrove ($26.93)
April 13: Business attire for a wheel chair bound woman to begin her job as a receptionist. Referral: Phyllis Braiotta, CAPSLO Adult Day Services ($200)
April 14: Crib for newborn to be cared for by grandparents. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, purchased by Susan Updegrove ($100)
April 17: Dental treatments for 7 teens in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($898.70)
April 20: Glasses for mother in need. Referral: Terri Kurczewski, San Luis Child Development Center, delivered by Wendy Daly ($164.97)
April 26: Bouncer for young baby. Referral: PHN, North County, purchased by Susan Updegrove. ($20)
April 26: Car seat, swing, and stroller for teen mom to use with her new baby. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($50 and $40 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
April 27: Tires for woman caring for special needs grandson. Vandals slashed her new tires and she can’t afford to replace them, and, therefore, is unable to provide transportation between their home on the coast and his elementary program in San Luis. Referral: Angela Barakat, San Luis Obispo Child Development Center ($100)
April 27: Bus passes for struggling victim of domestic violence to travel between school and home. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter, purchased by Susan Updegrove ($35)
May 3: Safety gate to keep toddler out of kitchen. Referral: PHN, South County, shopping by Wendy Daly ($21.74)
May 3: Crib for baby born early. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Wendy Daly ($126.21 and $9.00 scrip and $25 price reduction from Merry-Go-Round)
May 3: Car seat for young toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Wendy Daly ($59.80)
May 3: Wall-mounted baby changing table for Prado Day Center to replace broken one and keep babies off the floor. Referral: Shawn Ison, Prado ($323.67)
May 4: Rent for a single mom of two children. Her oldest child is disabled and required surgery last week up in the Bay Area. Consequently, mom lost a week’s worth of wages and she does not have enough money to pay this month’s rent. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($500)
May 5: Glasses for 1st grade son of single father of 3. Referral: Dana Francis, counselor, Sinsheimer Elementary ($200)
May 10: Car seat for 6-month-old. Referral: PHN, San Luis Obispo, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($65.23)
May 11: Port-a-crib for homeless baby staying in a motel; the child is too big to sleep in the bassinet the family is currently using. Referral: PHN, South County, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($60)
May 13: Parents lost their only child, age 7, to a brain tumor. While caring for their daughter, the mother has been out of work and costs have been overwhelming. They have been asked to return the current month’s SSI since the child is no longer living. Womenade helped with partial payment of funeral costs. Referral: Stella Medina, SAFE, Oceano ($470)
May 17: Emergency dental treatment for 13-year-old girl in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, ($110)
May 18: Summer counseling camp sponsorship for 10 students attending the Vicente Day Treatment Program. These severely emotionally disturbed students, many who live at the Youth Treatment Program run by Mental Health, need this therapeutic camp to maintain school year gains and continue educational and emotional progress. Referral: Naomi Blakely, program specialist, San Luis Coastal and John Taylor, teacher, Vicente Day Treatment Program ($1,000)
May 19: Dental surgeries for 4 children aged 3 and 4. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($250)
May 20: Stroller and car seat for 2 young children in separate families. Referral: PHN, Coast, and shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($27.19 and $59.80)
May 25: Emergency dental treatment for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
May 25: Emergency dental treatment for young girl. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
May 25: Emergency dental treatment for two teens. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($220)
May 26: Food for a foster home whose garage was burglarized and all stored food taken. Referral: Ken Miles, Family Care Network ($200)
May 28: Dental x-rays for young boy. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($65)
May 28: Partial payment to fill 13 cavities for a 15-year-old boy who had never been to the dentist. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
June 1: Emergency diapers for toddler in San Luis. Referral: PHN ($34.78)
June 2: Car window replacement for San Luis single mother of 3 children. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($195)
June 3: Partial residential camp payment for at-risk child. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
June 3: Partial rent payment for struggling family; the husband is out of work due to cancer diagnosis. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($200)
June 3: Dental treatment for 10-year-old in pain; first trip to dentist. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
June 11: Partial payment for Morro Bay student to participate in cheerleading. Mother has frequently been hospitalized, and the father cannot afford the full $900 cost. The school has agreed to a payment plan for the balance. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Atascadero Community Link ($200)
June 14: Large Styrofoam cooler for family whose electricity has been shut off. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($10.99)
June 15: Financial assistance for 60-year-old to participate in Cuesta College’s LVN program for which she has qualified. Students are discouraged from hold part-time jobs during this one-year intensive program. Referral: Alyce Crawford ($200)
June 16: Counseling sessions (4) for an abused mother and her daughter with a Spanish-speaking psychologist who is donating half of her fee. Referral: Andrea Blanco, Laguna ($160)
June 17: Utility payments for Avila Beach mother and her daughter, age 2. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Atascadero Community Link ($21.01 and $27.70)
June 21: Partial rent and DMV registration fees for single mom. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($200 and $92)
June 22: Emergency diapers for newborn whose mom is having multiple problems. Referral: PHN, South County ($52.13)
June 28: Baby gates to protect toddler. Referral: PHN, Coast ($43.48)
Donated as of June 30, 2010: $ 81,463.46
Needs Filled: $ 79,192.62
Balance June 30, 2010 $ 2,270.84
Potlucks: August 19, at Naomi Blakely and at Carol Devore’s; August 23, Cypress Pavilion – hosted by Mona Tucker and Pat Okura
July 1: High chair for homeless 6-month-old baby living in a motel, so she can sit up and learn to eat sold food. Referral: PHN, South County, shopping by Linda Blonsley ($30.09)
July 6: Car seat for newborn. Referral: PHN, shopping by Linda Blonsley ($27.19)
July 9: Stroller for 1-year-old and swing for 2-month-old. Referral: PHN, Coast, and shopping by Linda Blonsley ($97.88)
July 12: High chair for toddler. Referral: PHN, San Luis, shopping by Linda Blonsley ($27.19)
July 12: Medical evaluation and 2 appointments for a client with severe PTSD and anxiety symptoms that she is experiencing from her victimization. Referral: Therapist and Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($200)
July 15: Partial rent payment for abused mother and abused children aged 7, 5, 3, and 1. Mom taking LVN exam in August. Referral: Angela Barakat, San Luis Child Development Center ($500)
July 19: Food for family of 5 whose parent has lost her job. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($150)
July 22: Partial payment for a blood test to check a 17-year-old pregnant mom for an unusual genetic trait, mitochondrial defect. Medi-Cal will not pay for this test. Referral: PHN, ($200)
July 27: Summer swimming passes to Sinsheimer pool for a Los Osos homeless mom and her two children who are staying at the San Luis Shelter. Referral: Tania Resendiz, Family Advocate, Atascadero Community Link ($72)
August 5: Exercise saucer and sippy cups for 4-month-old baby who lives in a very small setting. Referral: PHN, San Luis and shopping by Sharynn Chirpich ($ and $5.64)
August 5: Dental exams for four teens and preteens. Referral: Cecelia, CDHP ($440)
August 11: Gas bill payment for family that has had all utilities shut off. CAP is helping with the other utility – they can pay only one utility bill per client. Referral: First Time Mother’s Program, South County ($80.92)
August 12: Baby swing and bottles for child of single mom. Referral: PHN, South County, with discount from Merry-Go-Round ($21.50 and $8.66)
August 12: Activity table for small child living in a tiny place. Referral: PHN, South County, with discount from Merry-Go-Round ($12.31)
April 13: Baby monitor for 1-month-old. Referral: PHN, San Luis and shopping by Sharynn Chirpich ($17.00)
August 16: Partial rent deposit for mom and her 3 children who are moving into their own place; mom is also starting a new job. The family has been with the Child Development Center for almost 2 years. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLOCDC ($300)
August 17: Walker for young child. Referral: PHN, North County, purchased with Merry-Go-Round Scrip ($16.31)
August 17: Double stroller for family with a newborn and 2-year-oldj; they have no transportation. Referral: PHN, Coast, and shopping by Anne Appel ($)
August 18: Clothes, shoes, and socks for 1st grader, preschooler, and 3-year-old siblings. Referral: PHN, North County, and shopping by Anne Appel ($)
August 18: Double stroller for twins. PHN, Coast ($)
August 18: Emergency formula for small baby. Referral: PHN, North County ($35.98)
August 19: Refrigerator for recently widowed mother of 2 adopted children; the family has been using a cooler for 4 weeks since she cannot afford to replace her appliance. The mother does not qualify for assistance since she is working part-time. Referral: Mara Whitten, CAPSLO ($)
August 23: Birth certificate so baby can receive Medi-Cal. Referral: PHN San Luis ($17)
Items Donated: Clothes and toys from Jen Stokes; formula and baby food from Taffy Duran to mom on one breast; twin bed – half from Marcy Owens and half from Susan Updegrove: port-a-crib crib from Diana Foch: twin sheets and bedspreads from Elaine Gardiner: stroller from Taffy Duran to a mom and baby living on the streets; stroller from CCMC delivered by Pat Cano, bassinette for newborn in North County from Krista Braun delivered by Cecelia Braun and Linda Jankay; 2 cribs delivered to Paso by David Ritchie; bed safety rail from Ann Smith: baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; clothes, toys from Elaine Stewart; stroller and highchair from Rosemary Cleaves; toiletries delivered to Grizzly Academy and Prado Day by Kat Tuculet; crib from Tracy Robertson delivered by Judy Riener; double bed from Linda Jankay; double bed from Teana Fredeen; electric blanket from Michele Hall; blanket and heater from Anne Appel; crib delivery by Karen Muschenetz; car seat, bouncer, swing, play mat, clothes, car seats and bases from Diane Wettlaufer; baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; 2 double beds and linens donated and delivered by Lisa Lewis; daybed from Connie Willard; pillows from Alyce Crawford; hours of accounting and tax support from Roger Bishop; children’s clothes from Pat Cano; items for Prado from Lynn DeLeo and Kat Tuculet; breakfasts for moms and their children from Muriel Harkins. Total March 31, 2010 - $1,276.33. Doreen Wetzel – toiletries for Grizzly Academy and Prado, boys clothes from Jen Stokes; girls clothes from Judy Riener and Summer Long; girl clothes from Susie Miner; food for Prado from Sara Medzyk and Christine Cooper and delivered by Rosemary Cleaves and Frank Richardson; toiletries from Erin Schimke to Family Care Network; crib sheets and mattress pads from Margie Noble Englund, Jen Miller of ALPHA, and Diana Foch; TV from Nicole Framberger; 10 breakfasts from Judy Riener; stroller from Denise Barilla; diapers from Hospice Partners via Anne Appel; sofa, table and 2 chairs from Hospice Partners Hope Chest via Gil Blonsley, Anne Appel, Pam McKiernan, and Vivian Levy; pack-n-play from Sharynn Chirpich; baby items and clothing from Amy Armstrong; crib from United Methodist Preschool to new baby in Paso; crib donated and delivered by Ken and Judy Riener; stroller donated by Rose Fowler; car seat from Francine Johnston; baby formula from Kathy Long; baby gate from Francine Johnston; baby clothes from Sally Equinoa; stroller from Rodessa Newton; baby boy clothes from Francine Johnston; 2 cribs delivered to North County by Arlene and Larry Versaw; lawn mower and food from Sharyn Lombardi; car seat, blankets and new infant clothing to newborn from Karen Johandes; phone answering machine from Belinda Benassi to BigBrother/Sister family; diapers for the DeGroots from Kemay Eoyong; clothing, blankets, towels and diapers donated to three newborn girls from Marcie Lindvall, Lynn DeLeo, Diana Henderson, Michele Hall, Hospice Partners via Anne Appel, Julie Jones, Marilyn Fuller, and Marylou Gooden; small refrigerator for family living in a trailer from Taffy Duran; port-a-crib and sheets from Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich; juice for Prado Day Center from Donna Jeberjahn, Barb and Claude Remillard (Ouse); port-a-crib from Sharynn Chirpich; crib and toys from Tina Wagner, delivered by Elaine Stewart; port-a-crib from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; receiving blankets and diapers for twin newborn brothers; twin mattress for young boy; infant stroller and baby swing; shoes for 5-year-old homeless boy; room cooling fan for mother and infant twins living in small apartment; crib for homeless baby in North County; crib for South County baby; crib for newborn triplets; twin trundle bed from Jordis Daigle: Total June 30, 2010 - $2,352.82. Toiletries for Prado and Family Care Network from Jayne Auchterlone, Sharynn Chirpich, and Lynn De Leo, delivered by Lynn; diapers from Marian Gregory; 2 port-a-cribs and a stroller from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; backpacks and school supplies from Marla and Robert Eaton, Marcie Lindvall, Leslie McKinley, and Susan Updegrove, delivered by Julie and Ernie Jones: children’s school clothes from Roberta Kassak, Frank and Arlene Yost, Zola Zybura, Margie Noble-Englund, Kat Tuculet, Carol Devore, Lainie Wachter, Doreen Wetzel, and delivered by Chris Jones; baby clothes, blankets, toys, carriers, formula, and mattress from Amy Miner Felice; 2 port-a-cribs, sheets, and diapers from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich; vacuum cleaner and bags from Rosemary Cleaves, flannel sheets from Linda Blonsley, 3T clothes and sippy cups from Anne Turner; school supplies for foster children of Family Care Network from Taffy Duran and the Cal Poly Corporation staff, Rose Fowler, Deirdre Wynne, Judy Riener, Christie ?, ?, Rosemary Cleaves, Diana Henderson, Lynn DeLeo, Susan Heidenreith, Cindy Giambalvo, Nell Quijano, Luanna Cheda, Sandy Amborn, Jayne Auchterlone , and ?; pack-n-play, Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich; girls’ clothes from Summer Long; boys’ clothes from Jennifer Stokes; children’s clothes and riding toys from Elaine Stewart; financial organizational assistance for man whose wife has MS from Conny Gut; crib from Leslie McKinley; pack-n-play from Arlene Versaw; 2 strollers from Hospice Partners; newborn boy clothing, blankets, toys, books, and diapers from Vivian Levy and Hospice Partners, Pam Mckiernan, Francine Johnston, Lisa Ray, Diana Foch, Jackie Miller, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Marylou Gooden, Marty Thomas, Denise Barilla, Rose Fowler, Linda Holland, Arlene Versaw ; bath tub, swing, bouncer, clothes from ?)
Funds Donated: Rosemary Cleaves, Julie Schultz, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Marylou Gooden, Carol Tickner, Marilyn Banducci, Diana Henderson, Marilyn Fuller, Elaine Gardiner, Lynn DeLeo, Roberta Filadelfia, Fetzer Vineyards, Linda Bishop, Nancy Hurd, Shelley Benson, Kat Tuculet, Kathy Hannula, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Wendy Daly, Tess Mathews, Sharynn Chirpich, Diana Foch, Sally Equinoa, Jayne Devencenzi, Naomi Blakely, Peggy Sneed, Vivian Levy, Anne Appel, Sarah Medzyk, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Malott, Susan Updegrove, Natalie Schaefer, Gill and Linda Blonsley, Gail Sears, Ros McQuade, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Nell Quijano, Mona Tucker, Mary Parker, Pat Cano, Carol Astaire, Martha Chivens, memorial donations from Linda Bishop, Linda Jankay, and Wendy Daly. Total March 31, 2010 - $3,570. Nancy Hurd, Julie Jones, Marcie Owens, Sharynn Chirpich, Carol Astaire, Tess Mathews, Judy Riener, Kathy Long, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Tickner, Lisa Lewis, Donna Jeberjahn, Sally Equinoa, Wendy Daly, Gail Sears, Kitty Rice, Marilyn Fuller, Doreen Wetzel, Carolyn Bonzi, Arlene Yost, Julie Klopping, Mary Parker, Roberta Filadelfia, Phyllis Braiotta, Natalie Schaefer, Diana Foch, Arlene Versaw, Mona Tucker, Kathy Greer, Marylou Gooden, Susan Desmond, Kemay Eoyang, Kitty Rice, Linda Keetch, Patricia Streng, Phyllis Bettencourt, Susan Wilkison, Patricia Robertson, Janine Plassard, Stephanie Coray, Linda Wilbert, Bonnie McKim, Karen Daniel, Diana Henderson, Melanie Morgan, Nell Quijano, Candyce Espinoza, Ann Jones, Carolyn Platt, Betty Symons, Katie Forenza, Carole Morton, Sharyn Lombardi, Helen Powell, Jan Owens-Martinez, Leslie Johnston, Julie Silva, Nancy Shearer, Peggee Davis, Toni Stephenson, Carol Palmer, Ginny Kenny, Star Anton, Loretta Sonnabend, Lola Zybura, Cathy Hughes, Gail Applegate, Karen Baylor, Leona Sullivan, Sally Delgado, Betty LaPlante, Mariam Shah, Liz Parker, Rosemary Cleaves, Lynn DeLeo, Kim Ford, Rebecca Foley, Elizabeth Curren, Evelyn Ruer, Carol Devore, Claudeis Selby, Carol Devore, Susan Hood, Maribeth Peterson, Marianita Borgstrom, Sally Allmann, Leslie McKinley, Patricia O’Lear, Nan Williamson, Nancy Shearer, Naomi Blakely, Jayne Devencenzi, Linda Bishop, Ros McQuade, Mary Parker, Judy Obermeier, Linda Blonsley, Sandy Amborn, Janet Kourakis, Marcie and John Lindvall, Karen Muschenetz, Anneka Scranton, Carol Astaire, Mary Parker, Carol Tickner, Rosemary Cleaves, Nell Quijano, Christine Pina, Diane Wettlaufer, Elaine Gardiner, Marilyn Banducci, Jordis Daigle, and Melaleuca. Total June 30, 2010 - $6,327.23. Henry Bull Foundation, Mary Parker, Nancy Shearer, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Melaleuca, Colleen Spafford, Mary Parker, Kathy Long, Diane Wettlaufer, Stephanie Coray, Melaleuca, Roberta Filadelfia, Julie Schultz, Naomi Blakely, Diana Foch, Ros McQuade, Gail Sears, Marylou Gooden, Joyce Hunter,Sharynn Chirpich, Marilyn Fuller, Judy Williamson, Penny Porter, Elizabeth Curren, Maribeth Peterson, Marianita Borgstrom, Helaine Wachter, Connie Buffa, Jacquelyn Miller, Jeannette Powles, Helen Salerno, Carol Devore, Elaine Gardiner, Judy Long, Tess Mathews, Susan Updegrove, Kat Tuculet, Vivian Levy, Jacqueline Edmiston, Peggee Davis, Karen Baylor, Barbara Crawford, Stacy Gregory, Shelia Hardy, Karen Daniel, Leona Anderson, Lola Zybura, Cypress Ridge Fitness, Nell Quijano, Margaret Budd, Joy Pickell, Jean Dyer, Linda Osty, Linda Brrnsed, Candyce Espinoza, Leona Sullivan, Ladonna Rinn, Margaret Donaldson, Nancy Gerrish, Sue Tsao, Dale Imming, Patricia Negrete, Kitty Rice, Dianne Kring-Sonksen, Helen Powell, Loretta Sonnabend, Marla Eaton, Betty LaPlante, Betty Symons, Kathryn Forenza, Barbara Deel, Virginia Kenny, Susan Chandler, Pat Okura, Mona Tucker, Diana Henderson, Patricia Streng, Rosemary Cleaves, Arlene Versaw, Madeline Stevenson,
Lisa Ray's Donation Group
If you have children's clothes to donate in the San Luis Obispo County area, check out Lisa Ray's Donation Group:
http://www.lisaraysdonationgroup.com/
http://www.lisaraysdonationgroup.com/
SLO Communities Bridging Poverty
SLO Communities Bridging Poverty to Host Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO – SLO Communities Bridging Poverty is a group of individuals and non-profit agencies in San Luis Obispo county that have come together to provide a bridge from poverty to possibility for those currently living in poverty in San Luis Obispo county. The inspiration for our movement was a presentation titled “Poverty 101” in San Luis Obispo last February by Donna Beegle, Ph. D. At her presentation, Beegle was living proof that the cycle of poverty can be broken, and the group that resulted from her presentation is determined to break the cycle of poverty in San Luis Obispo county.
Beegle is the only member of her family who hasn’t been incarcerated. She comes from generational poverty, the daughter of migrant farm workers. At 25, she was a single mother of two children with no high school degree, no job, and no skills.
Yet by the time she was 35 years old, the woman who everyone thought would become just another statistic, found a way out. Within those ten years she received her GED, an associates of arts degree at a community college, a beachelors degree, a masters degree, and a doctorate in education. The members of SLO Communities Bridging Poverty believe that others can also achieve great things, given the opportunity and some help “navigating” the system.
Beegle’s success began when she visited a program in Portland, OR called Women in Transition. Rather than give Beegle a hand-out, the program offered her the information and opportunity that provided her with a sense of self-worth, and the belief that she, Donna, was not the cause of her poverty. She says that her “aha” moment came when she was recognized as having worth.
SLO Communities Bridging Poverty is holding their first Opportunity Conference in San Luis Obispo County on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Cuesta College. Donna Beegle will be the keynote speaker at the conference. Local individuals and agencies are working together to provide many “aha” moments at the conference, and we need the support of other individuals and agencies throughout the county to help provide those moments.
Opportunity Conference 2011– The Bridge from Poverty to Possibility – needs your help. We want to encourage anyone in the community who feels that they can help provide “aha” moments through sponsorship of the conference, or by helping as a Navigator for a conference participant. Information about being a Navigator will be available at the conference, or you may call Jan Knutson at 805-781-1872 for more information. Please plan to attend one of the following information sessions to learn more about this compelling opportunity to help someone in our county break the cycle of poverty.
Information Sessions: (all sessions will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
South County: Tuesday, August 31, Grover Beach Community Center,1230 Trouville Ave, Grover Beach
San Luis Obispo: Wednesday, Sept. 22, SLO City/County Library, 995 Palm St., SLO
North County: Tuesday, Oct. 5., Plymouth Congregational Church, 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles
For more information about SLO Communities Bridging Poverty, or Opportunity Conference 2011, please go to www.slocounty.ca.gov/poverty.htm or www.slopoverty.wordpress.com or call Jan Knutson at 805.781.1872.
SAN LUIS OBISPO – SLO Communities Bridging Poverty is a group of individuals and non-profit agencies in San Luis Obispo county that have come together to provide a bridge from poverty to possibility for those currently living in poverty in San Luis Obispo county. The inspiration for our movement was a presentation titled “Poverty 101” in San Luis Obispo last February by Donna Beegle, Ph. D. At her presentation, Beegle was living proof that the cycle of poverty can be broken, and the group that resulted from her presentation is determined to break the cycle of poverty in San Luis Obispo county.
Beegle is the only member of her family who hasn’t been incarcerated. She comes from generational poverty, the daughter of migrant farm workers. At 25, she was a single mother of two children with no high school degree, no job, and no skills.
Yet by the time she was 35 years old, the woman who everyone thought would become just another statistic, found a way out. Within those ten years she received her GED, an associates of arts degree at a community college, a beachelors degree, a masters degree, and a doctorate in education. The members of SLO Communities Bridging Poverty believe that others can also achieve great things, given the opportunity and some help “navigating” the system.
Beegle’s success began when she visited a program in Portland, OR called Women in Transition. Rather than give Beegle a hand-out, the program offered her the information and opportunity that provided her with a sense of self-worth, and the belief that she, Donna, was not the cause of her poverty. She says that her “aha” moment came when she was recognized as having worth.
SLO Communities Bridging Poverty is holding their first Opportunity Conference in San Luis Obispo County on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Cuesta College. Donna Beegle will be the keynote speaker at the conference. Local individuals and agencies are working together to provide many “aha” moments at the conference, and we need the support of other individuals and agencies throughout the county to help provide those moments.
Opportunity Conference 2011– The Bridge from Poverty to Possibility – needs your help. We want to encourage anyone in the community who feels that they can help provide “aha” moments through sponsorship of the conference, or by helping as a Navigator for a conference participant. Information about being a Navigator will be available at the conference, or you may call Jan Knutson at 805-781-1872 for more information. Please plan to attend one of the following information sessions to learn more about this compelling opportunity to help someone in our county break the cycle of poverty.
Information Sessions: (all sessions will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
South County: Tuesday, August 31, Grover Beach Community Center,1230 Trouville Ave, Grover Beach
San Luis Obispo: Wednesday, Sept. 22, SLO City/County Library, 995 Palm St., SLO
North County: Tuesday, Oct. 5., Plymouth Congregational Church, 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles
For more information about SLO Communities Bridging Poverty, or Opportunity Conference 2011, please go to www.slocounty.ca.gov/poverty.htm or www.slopoverty.wordpress.com or call Jan Knutson at 805.781.1872.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Thanks from Family Care Network
We received this thoughtful note from Lauren Burleson, Community Affairs Coordinator for Family Care Network:
Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies. The plethora of items you collected really help those we serve get excited about going back to school and feeling prepared to do so...perhaps for the first time. Thank you for serving local foster and high-needs children and teens in such a creative way.
Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies. The plethora of items you collected really help those we serve get excited about going back to school and feeling prepared to do so...perhaps for the first time. Thank you for serving local foster and high-needs children and teens in such a creative way.
Friday, August 6, 2010
School Supplies for Foster Children
Today the bounty of school supplies you gathered were picked up by two fantastic representatives from Family Care Network. Thanks to each of you who helped. Special thanks to Taffy Duran and employees of Cal Poly Corporation!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Project Surf Camp
Click on the title to this entry to go to the Today Show site where you can vote for John Taylor's Project Surf Camp to receive a $100,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Mama Bear Project for Womenade
Thanks to the advocacy of Lois Crotser, the Mama Bear project this year will be blanket throws for Womenade clients! These throws, that will be ready in December, will be made of 12"x12" squares knitted together with a heart pattern or plain. They will make colorful, warm additions to our donations to referred children and adults.
This amazing group of knitters meets Fridays at 11:00 at Yarns at the Adobe, on Chorro Street across from the Mission. Anne Gough, owner of the yarn shop, generously donates her time, talents, and a yarn stash. Knitters donate yarns, as well. You are welcome to join them as a knitter or crocheter, or just stop by to visit and encourage while enjoying the Adobe's peaceful garden.
This amazing group of knitters meets Fridays at 11:00 at Yarns at the Adobe, on Chorro Street across from the Mission. Anne Gough, owner of the yarn shop, generously donates her time, talents, and a yarn stash. Knitters donate yarns, as well. You are welcome to join them as a knitter or crocheter, or just stop by to visit and encourage while enjoying the Adobe's peaceful garden.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Prado Donations via the Food Bank
One positive way to help Prado Day Center feed the 90 - 120 clients who visit daily is through donations to our local Food Bank. Designate your donation to the CAPSLO-Prado Day Center Account. The Food Bank address is 2212 Golden Hill Road, P.O. Box 93447, Paso Robles, CA 93446. This will allow Prado staff to get the food they need delivered to the Center. Thanks for all you do to make a difference in San Luis Obispo County!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Womenade Honor Donations Updated
Deb Jones Life of 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 Life of Jamie Postma
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Rawley and Doug Deacons, Trudi, Friends of Morro
Regier Bay Presbyterian Church
Sandy Richardson To Honor Linda Bishop
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden
Carol’s Mom To Honor Carol Devore
Shanti Gooden To Honor Marylou Gooden
Sandy Richardson To Honor Marylou Gooden
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Janet Holland To Honor Sharon Harvey
Lois Crotser To Honor Dr. Jeff Herten
Sandy Richardson To Honor James T. Kerlin
Colleen Spafford In Remembrance Rosemary Maino
Mary Parker and Toni Higgins To Honor the wedding of Kristin Stoker
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden
Susan McBride To Honor Susan and Dwight Roper
Linda Bishop In Memory Marianna O’Key
Linda Jankay In Memory Marianna O’Key
Wendy Daly In Memory Marianna O’Key
Wendy Daly In Memory Carol Astaire’s mother
Marcie Lindvall In Memory Marianna O’Key
Marcie Lindvall In Memory Dorothy Bishop
Anneka Scranton To Honor Carol Devore
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 Life of Jamie Postma
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Rawley and Doug Deacons, Trudi, Friends of Morro
Regier Bay Presbyterian Church
Sandy Richardson To Honor Linda Bishop
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden
Carol’s Mom To Honor Carol Devore
Shanti Gooden To Honor Marylou Gooden
Sandy Richardson To Honor Marylou Gooden
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden – Christmas
Janet Holland To Honor Sharon Harvey
Lois Crotser To Honor Dr. Jeff Herten
Sandy Richardson To Honor James T. Kerlin
Colleen Spafford In Remembrance Rosemary Maino
Mary Parker and Toni Higgins To Honor the wedding of Kristin Stoker
Lisa Wearda To Honor Marylou Gooden
Susan McBride To Honor Susan and Dwight Roper
Linda Bishop In Memory Marianna O’Key
Linda Jankay In Memory Marianna O’Key
Wendy Daly In Memory Marianna O’Key
Wendy Daly In Memory Carol Astaire’s mother
Marcie Lindvall In Memory Marianna O’Key
Marcie Lindvall In Memory Dorothy Bishop
Anneka Scranton To Honor Carol Devore
Friday, May 14, 2010
Henry W. Bull Foundation
Womenade has received a $1,000 grant from the Henry W. Bull Foundation! We are grateful for this connection, and will use these funds, as well as all donations we receive, to help those in need in San Luis Obispo County.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thanks from SLO Child Development Center
Hi Ladies, I just wanted to share a story with you about how Womenade has affected our Center. We have asked for your help four times now for everything from glasses to tires and rent. Each time, you have been so generous to our families in need. When people come to us in crisis, and we think that Womenade may be able to help them, we tell our families that we have "fairy godmothers". When one of the mothers returned today with her thank you card for the glasses she purchased last week, she came up with a quizzical look and asked, "How do I give mail to my fairy godmothers?". I thought that was really special and indicative of the wonderful work you do. Thank you with all of our hearts!
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Terri Kurczewski
Executive Director
San Luis Obispo Child Development Center
1720 Bishop St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Terri Kurczewski
Executive Director
San Luis Obispo Child Development Center
1720 Bishop St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Enjoy CPK and Contribute to Cancer Cure
Cypress Ridge Women's Golf Club is collaborating with California Pizza Kitchen on June 2nd. Dine in or out on that date and 20% of your check will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. A flyer is required to qualify. E-mail Sandy to obtain one.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Symphony Dress Rehearsal FREE
On Saturday, May 1st, join us for the final Classics concert of the season
featuring Brahms' 1st Symphony, an homage to Beethoven that took 21 years to
complete (but was well worth the wait!) and Schumann's lush and romantic
Piano Concerto in A minor, with the wonderful pianist Edith Orloff.
Sit in on a San Luis Obispo Symphony Classics in the Cohan dress rehearsal
ABSOLUTELY FREE courtesy of Michael Nowak and the musicians of the San Luis
Obispo Symphony!
WHEN: Saturday 1-3 pm May 1, 2010
(Parking fees of $6 per car will be collected by Cal Poly Parking staff)
WHERE: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
on the Cal Poly Campus in San Luis Obispo. Use Grand Avenue entrance to
campus.
WHAT: San Luis Obispo Symphony Classics in the Cohan concert series
The Symphony believes that when kids attend classical concerts, they should
be allowed to be themselves, squirms and all. That's why we open the doors
of the Performing Arts Center to anyone and everyone for dress rehearsals,
free-of-charge - no strings attached, and no ties allowed! Dress rehearsals
are open from 1-3 P.M., but you can show up whenever and leave whenever -
it's up to you.
featuring Brahms' 1st Symphony, an homage to Beethoven that took 21 years to
complete (but was well worth the wait!) and Schumann's lush and romantic
Piano Concerto in A minor, with the wonderful pianist Edith Orloff.
Sit in on a San Luis Obispo Symphony Classics in the Cohan dress rehearsal
ABSOLUTELY FREE courtesy of Michael Nowak and the musicians of the San Luis
Obispo Symphony!
WHEN: Saturday 1-3 pm May 1, 2010
(Parking fees of $6 per car will be collected by Cal Poly Parking staff)
WHERE: Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center
on the Cal Poly Campus in San Luis Obispo. Use Grand Avenue entrance to
campus.
WHAT: San Luis Obispo Symphony Classics in the Cohan concert series
The Symphony believes that when kids attend classical concerts, they should
be allowed to be themselves, squirms and all. That's why we open the doors
of the Performing Arts Center to anyone and everyone for dress rehearsals,
free-of-charge - no strings attached, and no ties allowed! Dress rehearsals
are open from 1-3 P.M., but you can show up whenever and leave whenever -
it's up to you.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Womenade: What you have done so far in 2010!
Donated as of January 16, 2010: $71,566.23
Needs Filled: $63,883.31
Balance Jan. 20, 2010 Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn
$ 7,682.92
January 20: Stroller for mother of young child. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($32.63)
January 21: Toilet paper, breast pads, shampoo, and other toiletries for mom whose children are currently wards of the court. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
January 21: Partial payment for two moms in pain to have dental treatments. Referral: Dot, Martha’s Place Children’s Assessment Center, Morro Bay ($600)
January 21: Partial payment for 7-year-old to have cavities filled and root canals. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($283)
January 21: Partial payment for 8 children under 6 to have dental surgeries. Dr. Walker always absorbs part of the cost of the patients we help support. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($400)
January 21: Bus passes for teen dad in San Luis to visit his baby, who lives in San Miguel, on the weekends. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Linda Jankay ($36)
January 26: Phone cards for a mom and daughter. The daughter is pregnant, had had trouble with her pregnancy, and lives in a very isolated, rundown house in Nipomo. The phones will allow the daughter to contact mom, doctor, or a ride in an emergency. Referral: Laurie Morgan, SAFE Family Resource Center, delivered by Linda Jankay ($90)
February 4: Partial rent for mother and her two young children; they are victims of domestic violence. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLO Child Development Center ($500)
February 5: Sheets and pack-n-play for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($48.94)
February 5: Crib for young baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Linda Jankay ($135.94)
February 5: Pack-n-play and sheets for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($58.73)
February 5: Carseat for toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, shopping by Linda Jankay ($65.24)
February 9: Stroller for baby in San Miguel. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall, delivery by Emily Jones ($48.94)
February 10: Crib and swing for new baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($190.31)
February 12: Clothes and shoes for SLOHS boy who only has 2 sets of clothes for school. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($140)
February 16: Partial payment for supplies for the renovation of a mobile home to meet the needs of a man with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). His wife makes only a modest income. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter of SLO ($500)
February 17: Highchair and diapers for young child whose mother has been laid off from her job. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($86.11 and $38.06)
February 17: Child safety gate to protect toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($21.74)
February 17: Toddler clothes for little boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($67.97)
February 19: Clothes for young child with none in Paso Robles. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($95.70)
February 22: Rent for a room for a family with a medically vulnerable infant facing eviction. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($400)
February 22: Carseat for a special needs child. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($65.24)
February 22: Clothes for a toddler girl whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($60.90)
February 26: Partial rent for single mother of 3. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($400)
March 1: Car seat for 1-year-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 3: Twin bed for young boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 3: Blanket for teen mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($3.26)
March 4: 18-month boy’s clothes and pack-n-play for at-risk family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Judy Riener ($26.60 check and $43.00 credit from MGR)
March 10: Crib mattress for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 10: Crib and clothes for newborn girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener ($138.66)
March 10: Infant baby clothes. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener (29.36)
March 22: Stroller for mom to transport toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Judy Riener ($35)
March 22: Infant crib for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Sharyn Chirpich ($20)
March 22: Carseat for 7-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($48.93)
March 22: Clothes for 18-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($41.33 MGR credit)
March 22: Gas for family to drive baby to medical appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN and Linda Jankay ($50)
March 22: Baby clothes for children in North County and San Luis. Referral facilitated by PHNs and Linda Jankay ($49.05)
March 25: Mattress for young boy whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 23: Gas for a Nipomo client who is nearly finished with training for a CA State Exam in Lompoc, but has had to relocate to San Luis because of her abuser. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($100)
March 24: Clothes and shoes for a 6th grader for his weeklong school field trip and food for him, his baby sister, and mother who all live in a small trailer in San Luis. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Judy Riener ($240)
March 26: Microwave for 17-year-old single mom to use as only cooking source. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and purchased by Judy Riener ($76.11)
March 26: Gas card for mother with no car to allay transportation costs for a friend who is transporting the mom daily to see her infant in Sierra Vista’s NICU. Referral: Social Services, Sierra Vista, purchased and delivered by Judy Riener ($100)
March 27: Stroller for mom to transport child to store and appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
March 30: Frenectomy for 9-year-old boy whose tongue is attached to lower part of mouth causing speech difficulties. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($155)
March 30: Oral surgeries for 6 children ages 18 months to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Oral surgery for 2-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Partial rent for family of 5. One child is very sick and rent money has been used for his care. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
Donated as of March 31, 2010: $75,136.23
Needs Filled: $73,100.75
Balance March 31, 2010 $ 2,035.48
Potlucks: April 13, Pat Cano’s; April 14, Carol Devore’s; April 19, Cypress Room – hosted by Rosemary Cleaves
Items Donated: Clothes and toys from Jen Stokes; formula and baby food from Taffy Duran to mom on one breast; twin bed – half from Marcy Owens and half from Susan Updegrove: port-a-crib crib from Diana Foch: twin sheets and bedspreads from Elaine Gardiner: stroller from Taffy Duran to a mom and baby living on the streets; stroller from CCMC delivered by Pat Cano, bassinette for newborn in North County from Krista Braun delivered by Cecelia Braun and Linday Jankay; 2 cribs delivered to Paso by David Ritchie; bed safety rail from Ann Smith: baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; clothes, toys from Elaine Stewart; stroller and highchair from Rosemary Cleaves; toiletries delivered to Grizzly Academy and Prado Day by Kat Tuculet; crib from Tracy Robertson delivered by Judy Riener; double bed from Linda Jankay; double bed from Teana Fredeen; electric blanket from Michele Hall; blanket and heater from Anne Appel; crib delivery by Karen Muschenetz carseat, bouncer, swing, playmat, clothes, car seat and bases from Diane Wettlaufer; baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; 2 double beds and linens donated and delivered by Lisa Lewis; daybed from Connie Willard; pillows from Alyce Crawford; hours of accounting and tax support from Roger Bishop; children’s clothes from Pat Cano; items for Prado from Lynn DeLeo and Kat Tuculet; breakfasts for moms and their children from Muriel Harkins. Total 3/31 - $1,276.33. Doreen Wetzel – toiletries for Grizzley Academy and Prado, boys clothes from Jen Stokes; girls clothes from Judy Riener and Summer Long; girl clothes from Susie Miner;
Funds Donated: Rosemary Cleaves, Julie Schultz, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Marylou Gooden, Carol Tickner, Marilyn Banducci, Diana Henderson, Marilyn Fuller, Elaine Gardiner, Lynn DeLeo, Roberta Filadelfia, Fetzer Vineyards, Linda Bishop, Nancy Hurd, Shelley Benson, Kat Tuculet, Kathy Hannula, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Wendy Daly, Tess Mathews, Sharyn Chirpich, Diana Foch, Sally Equinoa, Jayne Devencenzi, Naomi Blakeley, Peggy Sneed, Vivian Levy, Anne Appel, Sarah Medzyk, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Malott, Susan Updegrove, Natalie Schaefer, Gill and Linda Blonsley, Gail Sears, Ros McQuade, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Nell Quijano, Mona Tucker, Mary Parker, Pat Cano, Carol Astaire, Martha Chivens, memorial donations from Linda Bishop, Linda Jankay, and Wendy Daly. Total 3/31 - $3,570. Nancy Hurd, Julie Jones, Marcie Owens, Sharyn Chirpich, Carol Astaire, Tess Mathews, Judy Riener, Kathy Long, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Tickner, Lisa Lewis, Donna Jeberjahn, Sally Equinoa, Wendy Daly, Gail Sears, Kitty Rice, Marilyn Fuller, Doreen Wetzel, Carolyn Bonzi, Arlene Yost, Julie Klopping, Mary Parker,
Needs Filled: $63,883.31
Balance Jan. 20, 2010 Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn
$ 7,682.92
January 20: Stroller for mother of young child. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($32.63)
January 21: Toilet paper, breast pads, shampoo, and other toiletries for mom whose children are currently wards of the court. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
January 21: Partial payment for two moms in pain to have dental treatments. Referral: Dot, Martha’s Place Children’s Assessment Center, Morro Bay ($600)
January 21: Partial payment for 7-year-old to have cavities filled and root canals. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($283)
January 21: Partial payment for 8 children under 6 to have dental surgeries. Dr. Walker always absorbs part of the cost of the patients we help support. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($400)
January 21: Bus passes for teen dad in San Luis to visit his baby, who lives in San Miguel, on the weekends. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Linda Jankay ($36)
January 26: Phone cards for a mom and daughter. The daughter is pregnant, had had trouble with her pregnancy, and lives in a very isolated, rundown house in Nipomo. The phones will allow the daughter to contact mom, doctor, or a ride in an emergency. Referral: Laurie Morgan, SAFE Family Resource Center, delivered by Linda Jankay ($90)
February 4: Partial rent for mother and her two young children; they are victims of domestic violence. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLO Child Development Center ($500)
February 5: Sheets and pack-n-play for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($48.94)
February 5: Crib for young baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Linda Jankay ($135.94)
February 5: Pack-n-play and sheets for new baby to use as its bed. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, shopping by Linda Jankay ($58.73)
February 5: Carseat for toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, shopping by Linda Jankay ($65.24)
February 9: Stroller for baby in San Miguel. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall, delivery by Emily Jones ($48.94)
February 10: Crib and swing for new baby. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($190.31)
February 12: Clothes and shoes for SLOHS boy who only has 2 sets of clothes for school. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($140)
February 16: Partial payment for supplies for the renovation of a mobile home to meet the needs of a man with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). His wife makes only a modest income. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter of SLO ($500)
February 17: Highchair and diapers for young child whose mother has been laid off from her job. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($86.11 and $38.06)
February 17: Child safety gate to protect toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($21.74)
February 17: Toddler clothes for little boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($67.97)
February 19: Clothes for young child with none in Paso Robles. Referral facilitated by PHN, shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($95.70)
February 22: Rent for a room for a family with a medically vulnerable infant facing eviction. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($400)
February 22: Carseat for a special needs child. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($65.24)
February 22: Clothes for a toddler girl whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Marcie Lindvall ($60.90)
February 26: Partial rent for single mother of 3. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($400)
March 1: Car seat for 1-year-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 3: Twin bed for young boy. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 3: Blanket for teen mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, Morro Bay and purchased by Judy Riener ($3.26)
March 4: 18-month boy’s clothes and pack-n-play for at-risk family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and purchased by Judy Riener ($26.60 check and $43.00 credit from MGR)
March 10: Crib mattress for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, purchased by Judy Riener ($65.24)
March 10: Crib and clothes for newborn girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener ($138.66)
March 10: Infant baby clothes. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, purchased by Judy Riener (29.36)
March 22: Stroller for mom to transport toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Judy Riener ($35)
March 22: Infant crib for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Sharyn Chirpich ($20)
March 22: Carseat for 7-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($48.93)
March 22: Clothes for 18-month-old. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Judy Riener ($41.33 MGR credit)
March 22: Gas for family to drive baby to medical appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN and Linda Jankay ($50)
March 22: Baby clothes for children in North County and San Luis. Referral facilitated by PHNs and Linda Jankay ($49.05)
March 25: Mattress for young boy whose family is struggling. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and purchased by Judy Riener ($30)
March 23: Gas for a Nipomo client who is nearly finished with training for a CA State Exam in Lompoc, but has had to relocate to San Luis because of her abuser. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($100)
March 24: Clothes and shoes for a 6th grader for his weeklong school field trip and food for him, his baby sister, and mother who all live in a small trailer in San Luis. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP, delivered by Judy Riener ($240)
March 26: Microwave for 17-year-old single mom to use as only cooking source. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and purchased by Judy Riener ($76.11)
March 26: Gas card for mother with no car to allay transportation costs for a friend who is transporting the mom daily to see her infant in Sierra Vista’s NICU. Referral: Social Services, Sierra Vista, purchased and delivered by Judy Riener ($100)
March 27: Stroller for mom to transport child to store and appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($50)
March 30: Frenectomy for 9-year-old boy whose tongue is attached to lower part of mouth causing speech difficulties. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($155)
March 30: Oral surgeries for 6 children ages 18 months to 4 years. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Oral surgery for 2-year-old. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
March 31: Partial rent for family of 5. One child is very sick and rent money has been used for his care. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($300)
Donated as of March 31, 2010: $75,136.23
Needs Filled: $73,100.75
Balance March 31, 2010 $ 2,035.48
Potlucks: April 13, Pat Cano’s; April 14, Carol Devore’s; April 19, Cypress Room – hosted by Rosemary Cleaves
Items Donated: Clothes and toys from Jen Stokes; formula and baby food from Taffy Duran to mom on one breast; twin bed – half from Marcy Owens and half from Susan Updegrove: port-a-crib crib from Diana Foch: twin sheets and bedspreads from Elaine Gardiner: stroller from Taffy Duran to a mom and baby living on the streets; stroller from CCMC delivered by Pat Cano, bassinette for newborn in North County from Krista Braun delivered by Cecelia Braun and Linday Jankay; 2 cribs delivered to Paso by David Ritchie; bed safety rail from Ann Smith: baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; clothes, toys from Elaine Stewart; stroller and highchair from Rosemary Cleaves; toiletries delivered to Grizzly Academy and Prado Day by Kat Tuculet; crib from Tracy Robertson delivered by Judy Riener; double bed from Linda Jankay; double bed from Teana Fredeen; electric blanket from Michele Hall; blanket and heater from Anne Appel; crib delivery by Karen Muschenetz carseat, bouncer, swing, playmat, clothes, car seat and bases from Diane Wettlaufer; baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; 2 double beds and linens donated and delivered by Lisa Lewis; daybed from Connie Willard; pillows from Alyce Crawford; hours of accounting and tax support from Roger Bishop; children’s clothes from Pat Cano; items for Prado from Lynn DeLeo and Kat Tuculet; breakfasts for moms and their children from Muriel Harkins. Total 3/31 - $1,276.33. Doreen Wetzel – toiletries for Grizzley Academy and Prado, boys clothes from Jen Stokes; girls clothes from Judy Riener and Summer Long; girl clothes from Susie Miner;
Funds Donated: Rosemary Cleaves, Julie Schultz, Diane Wettlaufer, Susie Miner, Marylou Gooden, Carol Tickner, Marilyn Banducci, Diana Henderson, Marilyn Fuller, Elaine Gardiner, Lynn DeLeo, Roberta Filadelfia, Fetzer Vineyards, Linda Bishop, Nancy Hurd, Shelley Benson, Kat Tuculet, Kathy Hannula, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Wendy Daly, Tess Mathews, Sharyn Chirpich, Diana Foch, Sally Equinoa, Jayne Devencenzi, Naomi Blakeley, Peggy Sneed, Vivian Levy, Anne Appel, Sarah Medzyk, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Malott, Susan Updegrove, Natalie Schaefer, Gill and Linda Blonsley, Gail Sears, Ros McQuade, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Nell Quijano, Mona Tucker, Mary Parker, Pat Cano, Carol Astaire, Martha Chivens, memorial donations from Linda Bishop, Linda Jankay, and Wendy Daly. Total 3/31 - $3,570. Nancy Hurd, Julie Jones, Marcie Owens, Sharyn Chirpich, Carol Astaire, Tess Mathews, Judy Riener, Kathy Long, Rosemary Cleaves, Carol Tickner, Lisa Lewis, Donna Jeberjahn, Sally Equinoa, Wendy Daly, Gail Sears, Kitty Rice, Marilyn Fuller, Doreen Wetzel, Carolyn Bonzi, Arlene Yost, Julie Klopping, Mary Parker,
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Congratulations Rosemary Cleaves
Click on the title of this entry to read today's Tribune Unsung Heroes article on Womenade member, Rosemary Cleaves. We're grateful for her contributions to those in need on both coasts!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
FETZER Vineyards
Gratitude goes out from Womenade to Fetzer Vineyards and its winemaker, Ken Greene, for a $500 donation that will support efforts to meet essential needs in our county. Thanks, also, to Tess Mathews for letting this local business know about Womenade!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Womenade: What you have done 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: 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. 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: $59,081.24
Needs Filled: $58,783.99
Balance October 27, 2009 Hostesss Anneka Scranton $297.25
October 29: Partial medical payment for woman in her 70s who injured her hip joint. Her husband works a minimum wage job because they can’t survive on the Social Security payments they receive. Referral: Julie Jones ($55)
October 30: High chair for special needs baby of single mom. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, North County ($21.75)
November 2: Dental care for sisters aged 9 and 11, who have never been to the dentist and are in severe pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($220)
November 4: Dental care for 19-year-old who has just started a minimum wage job. Referral: Cecelia CHDP ($110)
November 5: Emergency food for family with none. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
November 18: Dental care for 11-year-old in pain. Parents have recently lost their jobs. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
November 18: Partial payment of dental surgery for 3-year-old boy whose dad has lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($150)
November 19: Port-a-crib for 2-month-old girl living in a motel with her parents. Referral facilitated by PHN, North Coast ($27.19)
November 19: Examination, treatment, and partial payment to excise a painful cyst on a woman’s neck. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($416)
November 19: Port-a-crib for baby’s bed in very small house. Baby is about to learn to sit up, and is no longer safe in the bassinet parents are using. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($38.06)
November 20: Baby gate to protect 7-month-old from getting to an outside balcony. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($21.74)
November 20: Emergency supply of diapers for a toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($32.60)
November 20: Crib mattress and crib sheets for 6-month-old baby girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($11.96, $11.96, $39.15)
November 20: High chair for baby in struggling family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Linda Bishop ($37.52)
November 20: Baby gate and high chair for young child in needy family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Linda Bishop ($37.52 and $21.74)
November 30: Crib for baby of struggling mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Linda Bishop, and delivered by Colleen Twomey. Sheets from Colleen Twomey of Merry-Go-Round. ($135.94)
December 3: Dental surgeries for two toddlers. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
December 3: Dental treatments for 3 teen boys and 2 elementary girls. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($486.13)
December 7: Shoes for middle school student whose parents are recently unemployed. Her only shoes have holes in the bottom. Referral: Amy Armstrong, counselor, Laguna Middle School ($45)
December 8: Partial car repair payment for struggling mom who is striving to be self-sufficient. Referral: Terri Kurczewski, director, San Luis Obispo Child Development, facilitated by Wendy Daly ($200)
December 11: Dental treatment for 11-year-old boy in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
December 9: Medicine for young father out of work who was recently in the hospital for stomach related issues; medicine delivered by Bridgette Hernandez. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($19.99)
December 14: 25 bus vouchers for clients to travel to appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($112)
December 14 Water bill payment for at-risk family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($60.10)
December 15: Emergency boxes of newborn diapers. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($56.48)
January 5: Stroller, bassinet, and potty for families in Morro Bay. Referral facilitated by PHN, delivered by Linda Bishop ($22.20 with $30 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
January 7: Dental treatment for 7 children ages 2 through 5. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($350)
January 8: Emergency boxes of toddler diapers. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($37.81)
December 4: Food for mother and 2 sons. Mom is coming out of rehab and now caring for her children. Referral: Julie Jones ($75)
December 7: Christmas toys for single mom’s 2 children who would otherwise have none. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Julie Jones ($83.36)
December 10: Baby gate to protect child from stairs. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Julie Jones ($21.74)
December 14: Bassinette and stroller for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Julie Jones ($92.44)
December 21: Bassinette for newborn due any day to older teen mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($54.38)
December 28: Car seat for 2-year-old. The police and sheriffs’ departments currently do not have funding for this need. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Julie Jones ($54.38)
December 3: Bassinet for mother whose baby is due and husband is out of work. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County; Chris and Emily Jones delivered the bed on the way home from the hospital after the birth of their son, Noah. ($27.19)
December 30: Car seat for toddler who is currently not riding safely. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and Julie Jones ($59.80)
January 5: Gas card for mom to drive baby with Cystic Fibrosis to Stanford. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast ($100)
January 5: Bassinet, stroller, and potty for three families in need. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Linda Jankay ($52.51)
January 6: Crib and linens for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Linda Jankay, delivered by Julie Jones ($144.63)
January 7: Car seat and front baby carriers for 2 hard working families expecting their first babies. Facilitated by PHN, First Time Mother’s Program, San Luis and Linda Jankay ($97.84)
January 8: Car seat for growing toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and Linda Jankay ($64.64)
January 8: Warm clothes for 3-year-old girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Linda Jankay ($47.20)
January 9: Car seat for baby who has grown out of infant size. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, First Time Mother’s Program and Linda Jankay ($65.24)
January 9: Stroller with large basket for homeless family. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and Linda Jankay ($38.06)
January 14: Rent for family of 5. Father is on kidney dialysis and both parents are working part-time. The family lives in one room in a house shared by other families. Referral: Tala Romero, CAP (formerly EOC) ($450)
January 14: Groceries for the family in entry above, and baby wipes for a South County little one. ($105.85)
January 14: High chair and bumbo =) for baby in struggling family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Linda Jankay ($76.13)
January 14: 3 car seats for toddlers of struggling moms, one has just been left by her husband. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and San Luis ($193.92)
As of January 16, 2010: $71,566.23
Needs Filled: $63,883.31
Balance Jan. 20, 2010 Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn
$ 7,682.92
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 Sharynn 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 Sharynn 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 Sharynn Chirpich; teen boys clothes from Natalie Schaefer; 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; bounty of clothes for 15-month-old from Linda Jankay and Linda Bishop; diapers from Nell Quiljano; clothes for a woman who lost everything in a fire in her San Miguel home from Joyce Rabellino, Kristi Balzer, Patty O’Lear, Teri Block, Linda Blonsley, Hospice Partner’s Hope Chest, Erin Schimke, Marylou Gooden, Donald Cone, Teana Fredeen, Dave and Gail Sears, Nancy Elam, and Loretta Axberg, referral from Heather Lancaster; San Luis Trust check stamp from Linda Jankay; tax receipt form from Rosemary Cleaves; toys for needy toddler from Marylou Gooden; warm clothes for premmie in small unheated house from Linda Bishop; diapers for several children from Kathy Greer, Donna Greer, Elaine Gardiner, Marty Thomas, ?, Marilyn Fuller, Tess Mathews, Naomi Blakely, Diana Foch, Francine Johnston, Janie Holland, and Jen Miller/ALPHA; Thanksgiving dinners donated by the students and staff of Laguna Middle School – food drive organized by Erin Schimke and delivered to 6 families by Ken Miles of Family Care Network and 2 other families by Anne Appel and Kim Meyer; health care for children of mom with stage 4 colon cancer from Kathy Long; holiday gifts to family from Kristy, Scott, Ethan, and Lindsay Rucker; furniture from Betty Sheppard delivered by Ken and Judy Riener; over night cold weather support for the homeless at Prado Day from Claire Grether; blankets for North County residents living in cold trailers with inadequate heat from Gini Ortiz, Barb Ouse, Mona Tucker, John and Kathy Norris, Elaine Gardiner, Rodessa Newton, Jennifer Stokes, Bob and Carol Kerwin, Carol Astaire, Donna Ramos, and Marty Babcock; Christmas gifts to the DeGroot children from Lynn DeLeo, Diana Henderson, and Rosemary Cleaves and delivered by Kat Tuculet; Marylou Gooden represented us at the Women’s Council of Realtors where she spoke about Womenade and accepted $500 on our behalf; twin bed from Barb Ouse delivered by Barb and Julie Jones; toys for 3-year-old boy from Tim and Gilen Jones, Cecelia Merrill, and Janice CHDP, Rodessa Newton, Marylou Gooden, Anne Turner, Nancy Goldman; children’s clothes from Jennifer Stokes, Marylou Gooden, Nancy Goldman; highchair from Julie Jones; blankets, clothes and toys for a San Miguel community from Susan Hack, Jennifer Stokes, Marcie Lindvall, Ros McQuade, Martha Uhey, Carol Kerwin, Marilyn Banducci, Linda Holland, Nell Quijano, Joanne Smalley, Tess Mathews, Linda Bishop, Judy Riener, Carol Martin, Martha Uhey, Linda Jankay, Sharyn Chirpich, Hope Chest – Hospice Partners, Loretta Axberg, Barb Ouse, Rosemary Cleaves, Marty Thomas, Diane Foch, Donna Ramos, Terri Lewis, Martha Armegaue, Lisa Wearda, Ruth Carp, delivered by Cameron and Chris Jones; jackets and sweaters from Los Ranchos PTA washed and delivered by Summer Kabaker; many toys and clothes for siblings ages 10, 9, 8, and 5 who have nothing from Brad Lyon; stroller from Julie Jones; holiday presents for family of 4 boys from Jerry and Sharyn Chirpich and Marty and Roy Thomas; 2 car seats for soon-to-be-born twins, 2 bouncers, baby swing, and bath tub from Laurie Johnson; 12-month clothes from Linda Blonsley and Marilou Gooden; toys for 3 and 4-year olds from Jlis Jones, Gilen Jones, and Marlou Gooden; 3 bikes from Dennis, Leanne, and Anna Peterson; sheets, 2 bikes and 2 computers from Kathy Greer; dolls and toys from Anne Turner; baby formula and cereal from Taffy Duran; games and puzzles from Teri Block; mattress from Julie Jones; clothes and crib sheets from Jennifer Stokes; newborn diapers from ?, Rosemary Cleaves, Elaine Gardiner, Susan Updegrove, Diana Henderson, Jan Petring, Sharyn Chirpich, Marilyn Fuller, ?, Nicole Framberger; crib sheets from Diana Foch; support for families in need from Alyce Crawford and Abby Lassen; baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; stroller, playpen, clothes and bouncer from Hope Chest via Anne Appel; humidifier from Susie Miner; crib and toys from Kristy Rucker; pack-n-play for newborn from Elaine Stewart; clothes for three sisters donated by Summer Kabaker, Susan Updegrove, Lynn DeLeo, Dianna Henderson, Anne Turner (dolls), Susie Miner, Carol Astaire, Marilyn Banducci, Carol Martin, Linda Holland, Vivian Levy and Hospice Partners, Jayne Devencenzi, and Naomi Blakeley; toiletries for Grizzley Acadamy and Prado Day from Nancy Elam, Anne Turner, Carol Astaire, Marilyn Banducci, Wendy Daly;
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: 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. 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: $59,081.24
Needs Filled: $58,783.99
Balance October 27, 2009 Hostesss Anneka Scranton $297.25
October 29: Partial medical payment for woman in her 70s who injured her hip joint. Her husband works a minimum wage job because they can’t survive on the Social Security payments they receive. Referral: Julie Jones ($55)
October 30: High chair for special needs baby of single mom. Referral: Facilitated by PHN, North County ($21.75)
November 2: Dental care for sisters aged 9 and 11, who have never been to the dentist and are in severe pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($220)
November 4: Dental care for 19-year-old who has just started a minimum wage job. Referral: Cecelia CHDP ($110)
November 5: Emergency food for family with none. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
November 18: Dental care for 11-year-old in pain. Parents have recently lost their jobs. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
November 18: Partial payment of dental surgery for 3-year-old boy whose dad has lost his job. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($150)
November 19: Port-a-crib for 2-month-old girl living in a motel with her parents. Referral facilitated by PHN, North Coast ($27.19)
November 19: Examination, treatment, and partial payment to excise a painful cyst on a woman’s neck. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($416)
November 19: Port-a-crib for baby’s bed in very small house. Baby is about to learn to sit up, and is no longer safe in the bassinet parents are using. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($38.06)
November 20: Baby gate to protect 7-month-old from getting to an outside balcony. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($21.74)
November 20: Emergency supply of diapers for a toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($32.60)
November 20: Crib mattress and crib sheets for 6-month-old baby girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County, and Linda Bishop ($11.96, $11.96, $39.15)
November 20: High chair for baby in struggling family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Linda Bishop ($37.52)
November 20: Baby gate and high chair for young child in needy family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Linda Bishop ($37.52 and $21.74)
November 30: Crib for baby of struggling mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis, and Linda Bishop, and delivered by Colleen Twomey. Sheets from Colleen Twomey of Merry-Go-Round. ($135.94)
December 3: Dental surgeries for two toddlers. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($100)
December 3: Dental treatments for 3 teen boys and 2 elementary girls. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($486.13)
December 7: Shoes for middle school student whose parents are recently unemployed. Her only shoes have holes in the bottom. Referral: Amy Armstrong, counselor, Laguna Middle School ($45)
December 8: Partial car repair payment for struggling mom who is striving to be self-sufficient. Referral: Terri Kurczewski, director, San Luis Obispo Child Development, facilitated by Wendy Daly ($200)
December 11: Dental treatment for 11-year-old boy in pain. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($110)
December 9: Medicine for young father out of work who was recently in the hospital for stomach related issues; medicine delivered by Bridgette Hernandez. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($19.99)
December 14: 25 bus vouchers for clients to travel to appointments. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($112)
December 14 Water bill payment for at-risk family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis ($60.10)
December 15: Emergency boxes of newborn diapers. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($56.48)
January 5: Stroller, bassinet, and potty for families in Morro Bay. Referral facilitated by PHN, delivered by Linda Bishop ($22.20 with $30 scrip from Merry-Go-Round)
January 7: Dental treatment for 7 children ages 2 through 5. Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($350)
January 8: Emergency boxes of toddler diapers. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County ($37.81)
December 4: Food for mother and 2 sons. Mom is coming out of rehab and now caring for her children. Referral: Julie Jones ($75)
December 7: Christmas toys for single mom’s 2 children who would otherwise have none. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Julie Jones ($83.36)
December 10: Baby gate to protect child from stairs. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Julie Jones ($21.74)
December 14: Bassinette and stroller for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Julie Jones ($92.44)
December 21: Bassinette for newborn due any day to older teen mom. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County ($54.38)
December 28: Car seat for 2-year-old. The police and sheriffs’ departments currently do not have funding for this need. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Julie Jones ($54.38)
December 3: Bassinet for mother whose baby is due and husband is out of work. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County; Chris and Emily Jones delivered the bed on the way home from the hospital after the birth of their son, Noah. ($27.19)
December 30: Car seat for toddler who is currently not riding safely. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and Julie Jones ($59.80)
January 5: Gas card for mom to drive baby with Cystic Fibrosis to Stanford. Referral facilitated by PHN, Coast ($100)
January 5: Bassinet, stroller, and potty for three families in need. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Linda Jankay ($52.51)
January 6: Crib and linens for newborn. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Linda Jankay, delivered by Julie Jones ($144.63)
January 7: Car seat and front baby carriers for 2 hard working families expecting their first babies. Facilitated by PHN, First Time Mother’s Program, San Luis and Linda Jankay ($97.84)
January 8: Car seat for growing toddler. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and Linda Jankay ($64.64)
January 8: Warm clothes for 3-year-old girl. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County and Linda Jankay ($47.20)
January 9: Car seat for baby who has grown out of infant size. Referral facilitated by PHN, North County, First Time Mother’s Program and Linda Jankay ($65.24)
January 9: Stroller with large basket for homeless family. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and Linda Jankay ($38.06)
January 14: Rent for family of 5. Father is on kidney dialysis and both parents are working part-time. The family lives in one room in a house shared by other families. Referral: Tala Romero, CAP (formerly EOC) ($450)
January 14: Groceries for the family in entry above, and baby wipes for a South County little one. ($105.85)
January 14: High chair and bumbo =) for baby in struggling family. Referral facilitated by PHN, San Luis and Linda Jankay ($76.13)
January 14: 3 car seats for toddlers of struggling moms, one has just been left by her husband. Referral facilitated by PHN, South County and San Luis ($193.92)
As of January 16, 2010: $71,566.23
Needs Filled: $63,883.31
Balance Jan. 20, 2010 Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn
$ 7,682.92
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 Sharynn 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 Sharynn 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 Sharynn Chirpich; teen boys clothes from Natalie Schaefer; 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; bounty of clothes for 15-month-old from Linda Jankay and Linda Bishop; diapers from Nell Quiljano; clothes for a woman who lost everything in a fire in her San Miguel home from Joyce Rabellino, Kristi Balzer, Patty O’Lear, Teri Block, Linda Blonsley, Hospice Partner’s Hope Chest, Erin Schimke, Marylou Gooden, Donald Cone, Teana Fredeen, Dave and Gail Sears, Nancy Elam, and Loretta Axberg, referral from Heather Lancaster; San Luis Trust check stamp from Linda Jankay; tax receipt form from Rosemary Cleaves; toys for needy toddler from Marylou Gooden; warm clothes for premmie in small unheated house from Linda Bishop; diapers for several children from Kathy Greer, Donna Greer, Elaine Gardiner, Marty Thomas, ?, Marilyn Fuller, Tess Mathews, Naomi Blakely, Diana Foch, Francine Johnston, Janie Holland, and Jen Miller/ALPHA; Thanksgiving dinners donated by the students and staff of Laguna Middle School – food drive organized by Erin Schimke and delivered to 6 families by Ken Miles of Family Care Network and 2 other families by Anne Appel and Kim Meyer; health care for children of mom with stage 4 colon cancer from Kathy Long; holiday gifts to family from Kristy, Scott, Ethan, and Lindsay Rucker; furniture from Betty Sheppard delivered by Ken and Judy Riener; over night cold weather support for the homeless at Prado Day from Claire Grether; blankets for North County residents living in cold trailers with inadequate heat from Gini Ortiz, Barb Ouse, Mona Tucker, John and Kathy Norris, Elaine Gardiner, Rodessa Newton, Jennifer Stokes, Bob and Carol Kerwin, Carol Astaire, Donna Ramos, and Marty Babcock; Christmas gifts to the DeGroot children from Lynn DeLeo, Diana Henderson, and Rosemary Cleaves and delivered by Kat Tuculet; Marylou Gooden represented us at the Women’s Council of Realtors where she spoke about Womenade and accepted $500 on our behalf; twin bed from Barb Ouse delivered by Barb and Julie Jones; toys for 3-year-old boy from Tim and Gilen Jones, Cecelia Merrill, and Janice CHDP, Rodessa Newton, Marylou Gooden, Anne Turner, Nancy Goldman; children’s clothes from Jennifer Stokes, Marylou Gooden, Nancy Goldman; highchair from Julie Jones; blankets, clothes and toys for a San Miguel community from Susan Hack, Jennifer Stokes, Marcie Lindvall, Ros McQuade, Martha Uhey, Carol Kerwin, Marilyn Banducci, Linda Holland, Nell Quijano, Joanne Smalley, Tess Mathews, Linda Bishop, Judy Riener, Carol Martin, Martha Uhey, Linda Jankay, Sharyn Chirpich, Hope Chest – Hospice Partners, Loretta Axberg, Barb Ouse, Rosemary Cleaves, Marty Thomas, Diane Foch, Donna Ramos, Terri Lewis, Martha Armegaue, Lisa Wearda, Ruth Carp, delivered by Cameron and Chris Jones; jackets and sweaters from Los Ranchos PTA washed and delivered by Summer Kabaker; many toys and clothes for siblings ages 10, 9, 8, and 5 who have nothing from Brad Lyon; stroller from Julie Jones; holiday presents for family of 4 boys from Jerry and Sharyn Chirpich and Marty and Roy Thomas; 2 car seats for soon-to-be-born twins, 2 bouncers, baby swing, and bath tub from Laurie Johnson; 12-month clothes from Linda Blonsley and Marilou Gooden; toys for 3 and 4-year olds from Jlis Jones, Gilen Jones, and Marlou Gooden; 3 bikes from Dennis, Leanne, and Anna Peterson; sheets, 2 bikes and 2 computers from Kathy Greer; dolls and toys from Anne Turner; baby formula and cereal from Taffy Duran; games and puzzles from Teri Block; mattress from Julie Jones; clothes and crib sheets from Jennifer Stokes; newborn diapers from ?, Rosemary Cleaves, Elaine Gardiner, Susan Updegrove, Diana Henderson, Jan Petring, Sharyn Chirpich, Marilyn Fuller, ?, Nicole Framberger; crib sheets from Diana Foch; support for families in need from Alyce Crawford and Abby Lassen; baby girl clothes from Muriel Harkins; stroller, playpen, clothes and bouncer from Hope Chest via Anne Appel; humidifier from Susie Miner; crib and toys from Kristy Rucker; pack-n-play for newborn from Elaine Stewart; clothes for three sisters donated by Summer Kabaker, Susan Updegrove, Lynn DeLeo, Dianna Henderson, Anne Turner (dolls), Susie Miner, Carol Astaire, Marilyn Banducci, Carol Martin, Linda Holland, Vivian Levy and Hospice Partners, Jayne Devencenzi, and Naomi Blakeley; toiletries for Grizzley Acadamy and Prado Day from Nancy Elam, Anne Turner, Carol Astaire, Marilyn Banducci, Wendy Daly;
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