Henry W. Bull Foundation

The Henry W. Bull Foundation has generously donated $1,500 to Womenade.  We are grateful for their continuing support.  The entire grant will be used to help local people in need.

San Luis Obispo Women's Network

At their December 21st meeting, diapers, wipes, amazing blankets, children's socks and underwear and more were donated by the San Luis Obispo Women's Network and distributed by Womenade to families in need throughout our county.  Special thanks to Nicole Pazdan of Elder Placement Professionals, Inc. for selecting Womenade as the focus for giving.

Morro Bay Presbyterian Church

 We are grateful to the deacons of Morro Bay Presbyterian Church for donating $500 to Womenade.  Special thanks to Deborah Whitson.  Womenade will direct these funds to help families on the Coast.

100+ Women Who Care

 December 16th, Cathie Orrick, founder of the local chapter of 100+ Women Who care, presented Womenade with a $6,700 donation.  Special thanks to Joyce Rabellino who nominated Womenade!  100+ Women Who Care is a group of San Luis Obispo County residents who want to make a positive impact locally.  Meetings are held biannually to decide which local charity will benefit from the individual donations of its members.  So many lives will be touched by their incredible gift!   For more information about this group, visit www.100womenwhocareslo.com.

San Luis Obispo Association of REALTORS

At their December 13th meeting, Hayley Townley presented Womenade with San Luis Obispo Association of REALTORS' Oktoberfest Golf Tournament donation.  The amazing $4,800 contribution will meet needs throughout our county.  Womenade is extremely grateful for this generous gift!

Triad Real Estate and Investment Group

Triad adopted one of Womenade's families for the holidays.  Instead of their annual Secret Santa program, the staff purchased toys, diapers, clothes, shoes, and more for a struggling family with 2 young boys and newborn twins.  Special thanks to Rodessa Newton and Natalie.

Scenic Coast Association of Realtors

At its 2011 Annual Holiday Breakfast and Installation of Officers, the Scenic Coast Association of Realtors donated $5,345.70 to the San Luis Obispo County Womenade.  We are extremely grateful for this, the largest ever, donation to our efforts.  Every penny will go to work to help individuals in San Luis Obispo County.

Womens Council of Realtors

Womenade was presented with a check for $500 from the Central Coast Chapter of the Womens Council of Realtors at their December 8th luncheon meeting.  We are grateful for this group's continued support.  Special thanks to WCR president, Leona Doidge.

Justin Vineyard and Winery

We are grateful to Jill Councilman and her employer, Justin Vineyard and Winery, for donating $1,000 to San Luis Obispo County Womenade.  The entire grant will be used to help meet the essential needs of people in our community.

Hospice Partners Hope Chest

The Hospice Partners Hope Chest at Higuera and Carmel in San Luis Obispo donated Thanksgiving meals to San Luis Obispo County Womenade.  The dinners, delivered by Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich,  were shared among families in need at Los Ranchos Elementary, in San Luis Obispo.

Women's Opportunity Award

Soroptimist Club of San Luis Obispo is again offering the Women’s Opportunity Award for head-of-household women who are pursuing higher education.  The deadline is December 15th.  If you know of some potential candidates, let me know at sanfranslo@sbcglobal.net, and I will send you the necessary form.  Please spread the word.

Laguna Backpack Program

5 families at Laguna receive weekend food that their teens bring home in school backpacks.  Thanks to Vanessa Fujimoto for her leadership, and all the volunteers who make this program so meaningful.

Volunteers include:  Linda Collins, Roberta Filadelfia, Esther Funke, Michele Hall, Donna Jeberjahn, Nanette Tarpinian, Lainie Wachter, and Arlene Yost.  Megan Healy, Laguna counselor, Michaela Ricca, high school student, and intern, Katy Bangs, provide incredible support.

Marianne, the counselors' secretary, said that the children that participated last year would not make eye contact with her; his year they not only make eye contact, but are smiling.  Another District employee who works with some of the teens in this program mentioned that, "These children are the poorest of the poor and so look forward to meals during the weekend."

San Luis Obispo Country Club Womens Golfers

Thanks Vanessa Fujimoto and the San Luis Obispo Country Club Womens Golfers!  At their Thanksgiving tournament, they donated a bounty of food for our Laguna Middle School Backpack Program.  This program provides weekend food for 5 families.

Volunteers for this program are:
Buyers:  Linda Collins, Roberta Filadelfia, Vanessa Fujimoto, Esther Funke, Michele Hall, Donna Jeberjahn, Nan Tarpinian, Lainie Wachter, and Arlene Yost


High school student, Michaela Ricca assists.  School counselor Megan Healy and intern Katy Bangs facilitate.

Turkey Event a Success

Tim Kubinski, former major league baseball player, in conjunction
with the San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department, sponsored a
baseball camp for boys and girls aged 5 through 18, on November 12 and
13. Price of admission was a frozen turkey. Turkeys were donated to
the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo, and Womenade distributed
turkeys to the San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter, San Luis Obispo Child
Development Center, Family Care Network, and families served by San Luis
Obispo County public health nurses. Special thanks to Kaney Foods for storing
the turkeys until they could be delivered by Marcie and John Lindvall, Linda and Peter
Jankay, and Linda Bishop.  Thanks, also, to Chris Lindvall for donating his time
at the park.

National Exchange Club of San Luis Obispo

The National Exchange Club of San Luis Obispo donated $500 to Womenade.  Tom Swem, on behalf of the Board of Directors, made the presentation.  All funds will go to meet child-related needs in our community.

Play it Forward

Tim Kubinski, retired MLB player, in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department, is sponsoring a baseball camp for boys and girls aged 5 through 18, on November 12 and 13.  The event is at Santa Rosa Park:  9-11 a.m. for 5-8 year old kids; noon-2 p.m. for 9-18 year old kids.  Price of admission is due on Sunday...a frozen turkey/voucher.   Turkeys will be given to the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter, and Womenade.

For more information:  781-7300 or www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Engle & Associates Insurance

At Wednesday's Oktoberfest Golf Tournament, Engle & Associates Insurance donated the proceeds from its 8th Hole contest to Womenade.  Thanks to Scott Engle and Jayne Engle Allen for presenting Womenade $365!

3rd Quarter 2011 Sharing List

Here is the sharing list for 3rd quarter!  Thank you for all you have done to make life a bit better for many on the Central Coast.

Womenade's Board:  Marcie Lindvall, Linda Jankay, Julie Jones, Linda Bishop, and Sandy Richardson. October shopper:  Joy Seiler.

Watch for potluck information coming soon!  If you can't attend a potluck, consider sending a donation to Womenade, 6099 Marshall Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.  Thank you so much!

Donated from 2003 to September 30, 2011:                         $123,699.48
Donated 3rd quarter, 2011:                                                   $    5,299.94
Needs filled 3rd quarter:                                                       $    6,743.23
Balance September 30, 2011                                                 $           3.97
July 1: Partial rent for assault victim facing eviction and a cut in her wages. Referral: Jane Pomeroy, Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention ($300)
July 2: Bus pass for shelter client to get to her new job. She is unable to afford a pass until her first paycheck. Referral: Sami Shermerhorn, North County Women's Shelter and purchase by Toni Higgins ($60)
July 7: Legal payment for a client whose spouse is stalking her and her children. Referral: Sami Shermerhorn, North County Women's Shelter and fee reduction from Attorney Shelly Silva ($50)
July 12: Dental exams for 6 children under age 13. Referral: Cecilia, CHDP ($660)
July 13: Gas card for mom to get to medical appointments. Referral: PHN, First Time Mothers Program ($100)
July 13: Eye glasses for 15-year-old girl. Referral: Cecilia, CHDP, North County ($60)
July 13: Eye glasses for young boy. Referral: Cecilia, CHDP, Coast ($95)
July 13: YMCA child care for 2 elementary students so the older siblings can go to summer school rather than do childcare. Mother must work; father is in jail for molesting mom. Referral: Andrea Blanco, San Luis Coastal ($120)
July 14: Baby bouncer for infant in struggling family. Referral: PHN, South County and shopping by Toni Higgins ($21.55)
July 17: Clothes washing machine for mom bringing home a newborn. Referral: CAPSLO, North County ($225)
July 18: Potty for toddler in family struggling to pay for food and diapers. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($16.16)
July 23: GED English and math test fee for young mom. Referral: PHN, South County ($60)
July 23: Diapers for struggling family. Referral: PHN, Coast ($34.44)
July 24: Walker for toddler in small apartment being cared for by grandmother. Referral: PHN, Coast, and shopping by Toni Higgins ($26.94)
July 24: Double stroller for 2 toddlers. Mom will use this as transportation for the children to stores and appointments; no car. Referral: PHN, South County, and shopping by Toni Higgins ($125)
July 26: 2 potty chairs and a vacuum cleaner for 2 families. Referral: PHNs, Coast and South County and shopping by Toni Higgins ($75.39)
August 2: Partial rent for a family with 3 children. Referral: PHN, North County ($250)
August 3: Restaurant gift cards for 17-year-old and his disabled mom to use in Washington, D.C., as he gets settled to attend Howard University. His father died recently. Referral: Ingrid Pires, Hospice Partners of the Central Coast ($65)
August 8: Bus passes for 18-year-old South County woman to attend counseling sessions in San Luis. Referral: Jane Pomeroy, SARP, and shopping by Roberta Filadelphia ($60)
August 8: Registration fee for 2 children, 1 with special needs, to attend the Boys and Girls Club in South County. Referral: PHN ($50)
August 8: Tag along for single mom to transport her toddlers behind her bike. She is currently walking them 45 minutes to their school, then walking home again to catch a bus to ride an hour to work. Referral: Laurie Morgan, SAFE, South County, and delivery by Judy Riener and Hunter Long ($40)
August 11: Dental surgeries for 9 children under age 9. Referral: Cecilia, CHDP ($450)
August 11: Extensive dental surgery for 2-year-old. Referral, PHN, San Luis ($100)
August 11: School clothes and shoes for 3 children in a family of 5 and jeans for a teen (with 5 siblings) being raised by his single grandma. Referral: PHN, South County and shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($170.17)
August 17: Gas cards for a victim of severe domestic violence to attend counseling and medical appointments. Referral: Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women's Shelter, and purchase by Roberta Filadelfia ($100)
August 17: Car seat for young child being reunited with his mom who has successfully completed inpatient drug treatment, and is now unable to work because she must have daily drug counseling as well as take her children to various counseling and therapy appointments. Referral: Louise Tobin, County Child Welfare, and shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($71.86)
August 18: Re-keying a house for a mom and her children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. Referral: Lisa Martinez, Women's Shelter San Luis ($110)
August 19: Partial rent for single mom and her 2 children under age 5. Mom is working full time trying to start over after domestic abuse. Referral: Angela Barakat, San Luis Child Development Center ($400)
August 19: Cell phone payment for 52-year-old breast cancer victim undergoing chemo. She was on unemployment, now they won't give her state disability or social security (she has fallen between the cracks of both programs), she has no funds, and is living in her car. Referral: Drew Washer, French Hospital social worker ($187.95)
August 24: Diapers and formula for new baby girl going home to foster care with her 5-year-old brother. Referral: Janaan Miles, FCN ($65.29)
August 25: School clothes for first grade girl. Referral: PHN, South County ($39.87)
August 26: Dental treatment for 4 children aged 11 - 13. Referral: Cecilia Merrill, CHDP ($395)
August 29: Swing for colicky infant of mom who is not well. Referral: PHN, South County, and price reduction from Merry-Go-Round ($29.19)
August 29: Surgical center and anesthesia payment for a father's eye surgery (Pterygiu). Referral: PHN, First Time Mother's Program ($800 from Morro Bay Presbyterian Church donation; reduction in cost by the surgery center)
August 30: School clothes and shoes for a 7-year-old; she was teased the first days of school for wearing tattered clothes. Referral: PHN, Coast ($29.09 and $43.63)
August 30: Underwear and potty for 3-year-old. Referral: PHN, Coast ($26.18 and $16.16)
August 30: Soccer shoes for brothers aged 13 and 17 whose mom has been ill, and the family cannot afford them. Referral: Cecilia Merrill, CHDP ($96.93)
August 30: Birthday dinner for a mom from her husband and son. They are living in a motel after losing jobs and housing. Referral: Kirt Collins, principal, Hawthorne Elementary ($30)
August 31: Diapers for children in 3 families. Referral: PHN, First Time Mothers Program (S90.43)
August 31: Food for family whose rent has increased suddenly and substantially. Referral: PHN, First Time Mothers Program ($100)
September 6: Gas cards for mom to travel to breastfeed and deliver breast milk for her premature baby in Sierra's NICU. Referral: Jill Doyle, North County Women's Shelter ($100)
September 6: Backpack and lunch box for 6-year-old girl. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($12.05)
September 7: Eye glasses for 15-year-old from the Coast. Referral: Cecilia Merrill, CHDP ($60)
September 8: Partial rent deposit for abuse victim making her transition to independence. Referral: Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women's Shelter ($50)
September 8: School clothes for the son of a disabled Iraqi vet. Referral: PHN, South County, and shopping by Debbie Bennett ($100)
September 13: Clothes for two toddlers. Referral: PHN, North County and shopping by Debbie Bennett ($42.56)
September 13: Dental treatment for 13-year-old girl in pain. Referral: Cecilia Merrill, CHDP, North County ($110)
September 14: Double stroller for mom of 2 toddlers to use when walking from bus stop to housing. Referral: Chenoa Wilkerson, San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services, and garage sale super-shopping by Susan Updegrove ($50)
September 15: Water bill payment for grandmother who is raising her grandchildren. The mom, a drug abuser, has been in jail and no longer is in the children's lives. Referral: Sarah Rudd-Lawlor, Big Brothers, Big Sisters ($97.07)
September 21: Gas cards for South County unemployed mom to visit her baby (born at 27 weeks) in Sierra Vista's NICU. Referral: Social Worker, Sierra Vista and delivery by Linda Bishop ($100)
September 22: Dental treatment for 13-year-old boy and a young girl with an abscess. Referral: Cecilia Merrill, CHDP ($220)
September 22: 4 car seats for 4 of 5 children placed in foster care with their grandparents. Referral: Heather Zickuhr, San Luis Obispo county social worker, and shopping by Debbie Bennett ($142.78)
September 22: Clothes and stroller for baby of homeless teen mom. Referral:   PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Debbie Bennett ($104.50)
September 26: GED fees for 30-year-old South County mother of 7 who wants to improve her possibilities for employment. Referral: Larry Feldt, CAPSLO ($155)
September 26: Emergency tooth extraction for young child. Referral: Cecillia Merrill, CHDP ($84.15)
September 30: Tracfone and minutes for 18-year-old abused high school girl to stay in contact with the North County Women's Shelter as she deals with her situation. Referral: Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women's Shelter ($21.32)

Items Donated:  Children's clothes from Helma Smulders; children's clothes from Susan Updegrove; baby clothes from Irene Roselli; double stroller from Toni Higgins; port-a-crib from Toni Higgins; infant clothes, toys, tub, walker from Jason and Natasha Varley; port-a-crib from Kate and Damien Mavis; for a Los Osos family that lost all in a fire:  children's clothes and games from Kat Tuculet, gift certificate, kitchen items, and toiletries from Vanessa Fugimoto, toiletries from Linda Bishop, children's clothes and books from Gwen Fahy, grocery card from Paula Sigman, bike and clothes from Jen Caffee delivered by Craig Stewart, kitchen items from Anne Appel, Rosemary Cleaves, and Toni Higgins, children's clothes and toys from Erin Schimke, dolls from Caitlin Elam, toys and books from Marylou Gooden, children's clothes from Kimberlee Leroux, groceries from ?, clothes, books, and toys from Susan Updegrove; towels, lamp, and kitchen items from Bonnie Brinton; baby blankets, towels, and coffee pot from Vanessa Fujimoto; clothing, diapers, food, and toiletries from Lynn DeLeo; pack-n-play and toiletries from Mary Spence; port-a-crib from Alana Spence Rodgriguez; bike and helmet for Foster boy from Jim Ellman delivered by Jutta Jacobs; diapers from Kemay Eoyang; clothes and kitchen organizer from Rosemary Cleaves; boys clothes from Heather Minnoch; for a San Luis family who lost all in a fire - girls clothes and shoes from Jane Faber, clothing and diapers from Jackie Miller, clothes and more from Gwen Fahy, clothes and more from Rose Fowler, gift card from Judy Riener, diapers and toys from Marylou Gooden, clothes from Helma Smulders, gift certificate and clothes from Jodie Steele, diapers and shoes from Francine Johnston, toys, books, and food certificate from Sharynn Chirpich, diapers from Riman Alfadel, and delivery by Jodie Steele: stroller from anonymous; baby gate from Carol Tickner; children's books from Judy Riener; children's clothes from Elaine Stewart; girl's clothes from Monica Carinio; children's books from Judy Riener; toddler clothes from Monica Carinio; bike from James Ellman to 18-year-old Paso boy; baby clothes from Kathy Hannula; breast pump from Jeannie Goshgarian, toiletries and holiday cards from Carol Leong; toiletries, pack-n-play and high chair from Ladonna Rinn; toiletries delivered to Grizzly Academy by Kat Tuculet; school supplies for Family Care Network from Taffy Duran, Jayne Engle Allen, Rona Goode, Donna Ramos; bike for boy in Paso Robles from Jim Ellman; for a mom and her 2 daughters moving into housing, a set of dishes from Arlene Yost, a coffee maker, electric can opener, glass baking dishes, some pots and pans from Lainie Wachter, towels from Anne Appel and Hospice Hope Chest, and Rosemary Cleaves, Lynn DeLeo, and Diane Henderson; 3 cases of toothpaste from Jeff Hollister, DDS delivered by Mercedes Swem shared with Grizzly Academy, Family Care Network's Transition Unit, and public health nurses; toddler bed from Ronna Goode; children's clothes from Donna Ramos and Helma Smulders; children's clothes from Kimberlee Leroux and piggy bank donation from Genevieve Leroux; port-a-crib from Jeanne Goshgarian; children's clothes from Tracey Frances and ?; umbrella stroller from ?: high chairs from Marla Lee Eaton, Lynn DeLeo, and Rosemary Cleaves; dental procedure by local dentist for San Luis High School student; crib/toddler bed from Jennifer Clark; diapers from Kemay Eoyang; stroller, booster, and toys from Vanessa Fujimoto; crib with bedding and stroller from Jeanne Goshgarian; baby clothes, diapers, potty, and wipes from Debbie Bennett; toiletries from Jayne Auchterlone. Items donated from June 30 through September: $3,587.00

Funds Donated:  Mary Parker, Diane Wetlauffer, Linda Rawlings Family Trust, donation in memory of Matt Equinoa by John and Marcie Lindvall, donation in honor of Ann Bernhardt by John and Marcie Lindvall, Mary Parker, Stephanie Coray, Marcie Owens, Florence Simon, In Honor donation from Elizabeth Curren, Rosemary Cleaves, Patricia Streng, Candyce Espinoza, Caroline Inouye, Arlene Versaw, Elizabeth Miller, Lynn De Leo, Kathryn Forenza, Betty Symons, Carla Haynie, Joy Pickell, Christine Beckwith, Barbara Crawford, Ginny Kenny, Connie Holtz, Lynda Burnsed. Debbie Bennett, Loretta Sonnabend, Marla Lee Eaton, Barbara Deel, Nell Quijano, Diana Henderson, Madeline Stevenson, Nicole Pazdan, Carol Leong, Sally Delgado, Rosemary Cleaves, Linda Jankay, Carol Astaire, Linda Blonsley, Leona Sullivan, in memory donation from Rosemary Cleaves, Diane Wetlaufer, Congregation Beth David for Womenade's Laguna backpack program; Dianna Jackson in memory of Bob Brownson, Melaleuca, Carol Devore in memory of Muriel Israel and Evelyn Peterson, Diane Ludin, Donna Howard, Linda Williams, Lishie Nankervis, Maribeth Peterson, Connie Buffa, Marianita Borgstrom, Jacquelyn Miller, Evelyn Ruehr, Elaine Gardiner, Gail Sears, Susan Updegrove, Naomi Blakely, Julie Jones, Jayne Devencenzi, Roberta Filadelfia, Ros McQuade, Marylou Gooden, June Gelling, Diana Foch, Sally Equinoa, Kat Tuculet, Marilyn Fuller, Julie Schultz, Wendy Daly, Barbara King, Lola Zybura, Mary Parker, Carol Tickner, Judy Riener, Barbara King, Congregation Beth David, Diane Wettlaufer, Karen Daniel, Phyllis Martinelli, Carol Astaire: Total: September 30, 2011: $5,299.94.  

Scenic Coast Association of Realtors

The Scenic Coast Foundation’s Charity Benefit Committee made a recommendation to the Board of Directors that $5,345.75 be donated to Womenade.  The Board unanimously approved their recommendation at their last meeting.  Lisa Gilbert wrote that they, "...are so excited for Womenade as it is quite evident that tremendous acts of kindness, support and care will be provided to so many deserving individuals."

We will be able to help so many in our county!  Thank you to all who made this happen!

Congregation Beth David

Special thanks to Congregation Beth David in San Luis Obispo for donating $100 to Womenade.  Their Social Action Committee is going to shop for us in February!

July/August Sharing

July 1:  Partial rent for assault victim facing eviction and a cut in her wages.  Referral:  Jane Pomeroy, Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention ($300)

July 2:  Bus pass for shelter client to get to her new job.  She is unable to afford a pass until her first paycheck.  Referral:  Sami Shermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter and purchase by Toni Higgins ($60)

July 7:  Legal payment for a client whose spouse is stalking her and her children.  Referral:  Sami Shermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter and fee reduction from Attorney Shelly Silva ($50)

July 12:  Dental exams for 6 children under age 13.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($660)

July 13:  Gas card for mom to get to medical appointments.  Referral:  PHN, First Time Mothers Program ($100)

July 13:  Eye glasses for 15-year-old girl.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, North County ($60)

July 13:  Eye glasses for young boy.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, Coast ($95)

July 13:  YMCA child care for 2 elementary students so the older siblings can go to summer school rather than do childcare.  Mother must work; father is in jail for molesting mom.  Referral:  Andrea Blanco, San Luis Coastal ($120)

July 14:  Baby bouncer for infant in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Toni Higgins ($21.55)

July 17:  Clothes washing machine for mom bringing home a newborn.  Referral:  CAPSLO, North County ($225)

July 18:  Potty for toddler in family struggling to pay for food and diapers.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($16.16)

July 23:  GED English and math test fee for young mom.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($60)

July 23:  Diapers for struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, Coast ($34.44)

July 24:  Walker for toddler in small apartment being cared for by grandmother.  Referral:  PHN, Coast, and shopping by Toni Higgins ($26.94)

July 24:  Double stroller for 2 toddlers.  Mom will use this as transportation for the children to stores and appointments; no car.  Referral:  PHN, South County, and shopping by Toni Higgins ($125)

July 26:  2 potty chairs and a vacuum cleaner for 2 families.  Referral:  PHNs, Coast and South County and shopping by Toni Higgins ($75.39)

August 2:  Partial rent for a family with 3 children.  Referral:  PHN, North County ($250)

August 3:  Restaurant gift cards for 17-year-old and his disabled mom to use in Washington, D.C., as he gets settled to attend Howard University.  His father died recently.  Referral:  Ingrid Pires, Hospice Partners of the Central Coast ($65)

August 8:  Bus passes for 18-year-old South County woman to attend counseling sessions in San Luis.  Referral:  Jane Pomeroy, SARP, and shopping by Roberta Filadelphia ($60)

August 8:  Registration fee for 2 children, 1 with special needs, to attend the Boys and Girls Club in South County.  Referral:  PHN ($50)

August 8:  Tag along for single mom to transport her toddlers behind her bike.  She is currently walking them 45 minutes to their school, then walking home again to catch a bus to ride an hour to work.  Referral:  Laurie Morgan, SAFE, South County, and delivery by Judy Riener and Hunter Long ($40)

August 11:  Dental surgeries for 9 children under age 9.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($450)

August 11:  Extensive dental surgery for 2-year-old.  Referral, PHN, San Luis ($100)

August 11:  School clothes and shoes for 3 children in a family of 5 and jeans for a teen (with 5 siblings) being raised by his single grandma.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($170.17)

August 17:  Gas cards for a victim of severe domestic violence to attend counseling and medical appointments.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter, and purchase by Roberta Filadelfia ($100)

August 17:  Car seat for young child being reunited with his mom who has successfully completed inpatient drug treatment, and is now unable to work because she must have daily drug counseling as well as take her children to various counseling and therapy appointments.  Referral:  Louise Tobin, County Child Welfare, and shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($)

August 18:  Re-keying a house for a mom and her children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter San Luis ($110)

August 19:  Partial rent for single mom and her 2 children under age 5.  Mom is working full time trying to start over after domestic abuse.  Referral:  Angela Barakat, San Luis Child Development Center ($400)

August 19:  Cell phone payment for 52-year-old breast cancer victim undergoing chemo.  She was on unemployment, now they won’t give her state disability or social security (she has fallen between the cracks of both programs), she has no funds, and is living in her car.  Referral:  Drew Washer, French Hospital social worker ($187.95)

August 24:  Diapers and formula for new baby girl going home to foster care with her 5-year-old brother.  Referral:  Janaan Miles, FCN  ($65.29)

August 25:  School clothes for first grade girl.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($39.87)

August 26:  Dental treatment for 4 children aged 11 – 13.  Referral:  Cecelia Merrill, CHDP ($395)

August 29:  Swing for colicky infant of mom who is not well.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($)

 Items donated:

Children’s clothes from Helma Smulders, children’s clothes from Susan Updegrove, baby clothes from Irene Roselli; double stroller from Toni Higgins; port-a-crib from Toni Higgins; infant clothes, toys, tub, walker from Jason and Natasha Varley; port-a-crib from Kate and Damien Mavis; for a Los Osos family that lost all in a fire children’s clothes and games from Kat Tuculet, gift certificate, kitchen items, and toiletries from Vanessa Fugimoto, toiletries from Linda Bishop, children’s clothes and books from Gwen Fahy, grocery card from Paula Sigman, bike and clothes from Jen Caffee delivered by Craig Stewart, kitchen items from Anne Appel, Rosemary Cleaves, and Toni Higgins, children’s clothes and toys from Erin Schimke, dolls from Caitlin Elam, toys and books from Marylou Gooden, children’s clothes from Kimberlee Leroux, groceries from ?, clothes, books, and toys from Susan Updegrove; towels, lamp, and kitchen items from Bonnie Brinton, baby blankets, towels, and coffee pot from Vanessa Fujimoto, clothing, diapers, food, and toiletries from Lynn DeLeo; port-a-crib from Alana Spence Rodgriguez; bike and helmet for Foster boy from Jim Ellman delivered by Jutta Jacobs; diapers from Kemay Eoyang; clothes and kitchen organizer from Rosemary Cleaves; boys clothes from Heather Minnoch; for a San Luis family who lost all in a fire – girls clothes and shoes from Jane Faber, clothing and diapers from Jackie Miller, clothes and more from Gwen Fahy, clothes and more from Rose Fowler, gift card from Judy Riener, diapers and toys from Marylou Gooden, clothes from Helma Smulders, gift certificate and clothes from Jodie Steele, diapers and shoes from Francine Johnston, toys, books, and food certificate from Sharynn Chirpich, diapers from Riman Alfadel, and delivery by Jodie Steele: stroller from anonymous; baby gate from Carol Tickner; children’s books from Judy Riener; children’s clothes from Elaine Stewart; girl’s clothes from Monica Carinio; children’s books from Judy Riener; toddler clothes from Monica Carinio; bike from James Ellman to 18-year-old Paso boy; baby clothes from Kathy Hannula; breast pump from Jeannie Goshgarian, toiletries and holiday cards from Carol Leong; toiletries, pack-n-play and high chair from Ladonna Rinn; toiletries delivered to Grizzly Academy by Kat Tuculet; school supplies for Family Care Network from Taffy Duran, Jayne Engle Allen, Rona Goode, Donna Ramos; toddler bed from Rona Goode; bike for boy in Paso Robles from James Ellman; 

Womenade Gift Cards Available!

Instead of buying a present or sending flowers, consider giving a donation to Womenade!  Carol Devore has developed in honor and in memory cards to insert into notes to friends and family. Donations can be for any amount, and will be available at all 3 August potlucks.  Or email me: sanfranslo@sbcglobal.net. Thanks so much to Carol!

Vote for Womenade

Engle & Associates Insurance is taking votes on Facebook for the charity they will support in their referral program in 2012.  Vote!  Go to:  http://www.facebook.com/engleinsurance.

San Luis Obispo Association of Realtors Oktoberfest Golf Tourney to Benefit Womenade

Follow this link for information and registration forms for the October 19th golf tourney sponsored by the San Luis Obispo Association of Realtors:  http://www.oktoberfestgolftournament.com/

Contact Sandy if you would like to help set up a Womenade table at the event:  sanfranslo@sbcglobal.net.

What You Shared 2nd Quarter! Thank You!

April 3:  Clothes and diapers for young baby.  Referral:  Kim Meyer, purchase and delivery by Anne Appel

April 6:  High chair for baby in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, South County, purchased with Merry-Go-Round scrip by Marcie Lindvall

April 7:  Diapers from funds donated at The Real Estate Group’s Diaper Drive.  ($59.74)

April 6:  Bill payment to keep water from being shut off to single mother of a 12 and 3–year-old.  Referral: Shelia, Mountainbrook Church and payment delivery by Frank Richardson ($134.34)

April 11:  Food for Laguna’s backpack program.  Purchased by Nan Tarpinian ($33.90}

April 11:  Partial tuition for 14-year-old daughter of single mom to attend a guidance summer camp.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($200)

April 11:  Bassinet for new baby to sleep safely in a small apartment.  Referral: First Time Mother’s Program, San Luis, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 11:  Booster seat for child to sit at the table to learn self-feeding.  Referral:  First Time Mother’s Program, San Luis, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 11:  Toiletries for two women who have nothing.  Referral:  PHN, North County, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 13:  Shoes for toddler.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($13.05)

April 14:  Partial motel payment for mother of 3 teens whose husband of 26 years left her and then she lost her job.  Referral:  Vickie Rabourn, Los Osos Middle School ($336)

April 14:  Port-a-crib and clothes for baby born 6 weeks early.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($65.24, and $29.04 with scrip from Merry-Go Round)

April 16:  Port-a-crib for new baby to be born on April 18.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Anne Appel

April 16:  Stroller for family at homeless shelter.  Referral:  PHN, North County, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 16:  High chair for young baby.  Referral:  PHN, North County, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 17:  Baby bottles for baby in shelter.  Referral:  PHN, North County ($15.20)

April 23:  Specialized car seat for 60-pound foster child with a medical condition.  Referral:  Chenoa Wilkerson, County Department of Social Services ($242.86)

April 25:  Gas for grandmother on limited income to drive to northern California to fight for custody of grandson she has been raising since his birth.  Referral:  Laurie Morgan, SAFE ($150)

April 26:  Supportive shoes and socks for elderly couple with diabetes whose doctor wants them to begin walking for their health.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping support by Gwen Stewart  ($113.89)

April 26:  Baby monitor for family of new baby.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis (30.44)

April 26:  Bassinet sheets for baby due soon.  Referral:  PHN, South County, with price reduction from Merry-Go-Round ($13.05)

April 26:  Red Cross Infant Child CPR and First Aid Class tuition for the mother of an infant and a 9-month-old.  The older child just had a scary choking incident.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($60)

May 1:  Gas card for young woman on limited income to help with transportation to school.  Referral:  Jannine Saldana, Teen Academic Parenting Program, North County ($50)

May 2:  Grad Night expenses for teen mom who has overcome many barriers and is college bound.  Referral:  Jannine Saldana, TAPP, North County ($100)

May 3:  Gas card for father to visit his 7-month-old daughter at USF Children’s Hospital where she has been since she was born.  Referral and delivery:  Carol Astaire ($150)

May 3:  Bassinet sheets for newborn.  Referral:  PHN, Coast ($23.40)

May 5:  Bassinet mattress for newborn.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($30.49)

May 4:  Double stroller for a family with children ages 16 months and 1 month.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Karen Morgan ($75)

May 5:  Crib and mattress for 3-month-old girl who is being adopted by her grandparents.  Referral:  Jeny Blunt, Early Head Start ($290. 27)

May 5:  Water bill payment for mother whose child support is in arrears.  ($134.31)

May 6:  Diapers for preemie and for young toddler.  Separate families.  PHN, San Luis and Coast ($60.83)

May 6:  Clothes for overweight special needs elementary student.  Referral:  Joan Duffy, nurse, San Luis Coastal, and shopping support by teachers Sue King and Jana Bragg, Monarch Grove ($95.13 and $61.12)

May 6:  Clothes for 4 toddlers.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, with some items donated by Merry-Go-Round ($58.18)

May 6:  Undergarments for young woman.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($30)

May 12:  Emergency eye exam for woman in an accident.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, North County ($95)

May 12:  Glasses for 17-year-old boy.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, San Luis ($152)

May 5:  Bassinet and baby bottles for a homeless baby girl.  Referral:  PHN, Coast, and shopping by Karen Morgan ($40 and $17.17)

May 5:  Potty-chair and baby gate for child in homeless shelter.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Karen Morgan ($15.74 and $23.80)

May 12:  Dental surgeries for three toddlers.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, San Luis ($150)

May 13:  Car seat for toddler boy moving to a foster family.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($48.93)

May 13:  Food for Laguna’s backpack program.  Referral:  Megan Healy, Laguna counselor, and shopping by Arlene Yost ($44.15)

May 14:  Double stroller for single mom.  Referral:  PHN and super garage saling by Sharynn Chirpich  ($30)

May 14:  Car seat for homeless newborn.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Karen Morgan ($50)

May 19:  Food and maternity clothes for 19-year-old pregnant teen.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Karen Morgan ($100, $48.94 and $4.89)

May 19:  AYSO fees for 3 siblings to play soccer in the Fall; family has recently received Women’s Shelter support and is stretched financially.  Referral:  Andrea Blanco, Laguna ($120)

May 19:  Specialized formula for newborn twins.  Referral:  PHN, South County, with special assistance from Kathy Long  ($95.94)

May 20:  RTA passes for new mother to make daily trips to San Luis for post-delivery medical treatment.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($40)

May 24:  Partial utility bill payment for single mother of 3.  Referral:  Tala Romero, Sequoia Full Day Head Start, Morro Bay ($300)

May 24: Gas cards for 2 single moms.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter, San Luis ($200)

May 29:  Computer for single mom with an 18-month daughter.  She is self-employed and does all her work by computer, and hers crashed. She needs to work to save to move out of her current unacceptable living conditions and into a safe place for her and her child.  Referral:  Ali Miller, CAPSLO, San Luis ($222.48)

May 29:  Car seats for children being returned to their mom.  Referral:  Chenoa Wilkerson, County Social Services ($216.46)

June 1:  First month rent for homeless mom and her 4 children.  Mother works part-time as a motel housekeeper.  Referral:  CHDP, San Luis ($297)

June 1:  Clothes for the 18-month-old son of a teen mom.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and scrip from Merry-Go-Round ($10.09)

June 1:  Sturdy stroller for one homeless family and bouncer for another.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($78.30)

June 1:  Swing for a 2-month preemie girl.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($54.38)

June 2: One month’s rent for abused woman.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter ($440)

June 2:  Mole biopsy for 10-year-old boy.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, South County ($100)

June 2:  Dental surgeries for 6 children under the age of 6.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($300)

June 3:  Crib, diapers, and clothes for 3-month-old girl.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, with Merry-Go-Round scrip thanks to Jayne Devencenzi ($30.41, $8.21, $163.13)

June 3:  High chair for young child in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($48.94)

June 7:  Physical therapy sessions for 3 months for woman in her 80s who has lost most of her mobility.  Her life has been spent raising children for others.  Referral:  Julie Jones ($240)

June 7:  Partial rent for single mom and her child.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, San Luis Obispo Women’s Shelter ($400)

June 6:  Legal fees for marital separation for mom; needs this to maintain subsidized childcare.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter (2 payments - $100 and $200)

June 13:  Gas card for foster mother to take young teen to Disneyland before the girl has back surgery at the end of this month and is laid up for the rest of the summer.  Teen has made incredible behavioral and academic improvements.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, San Luis County, CWS ($100, Morro Bay Presbyterian Church donation)

June 13:  Gas card for family with foster child to go to medical appointments.  Referral:  PHN, North County ($100)

June 13:  Eye surgery (Pterygiu) and after care for a dad who works as a dishwasher and has a newborn.  Referral:  PHN, First Time Mother’s Program ($82.00, and $400 from Morro Bay Presbyterian Church donation; reduction in cost by Dr. McRee)

June 21:  Groceries and requested items for Grandma with severe diabetes and arthritis and her granddaughter who takes care of her; earmarked by donors.  Referral:  PHN, North County ($150)

June 21:  Diapers and wipes for family in need.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($74.98)

June 21:  Dental procedures for 4 children ages 2 through 4.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($219)

June 21:  Dental treatments for 4 children ages 11 through 16.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($530)

June 21:  Clothes for 2 sisters being returned to their mother.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($73.41)

June 21:  High chair for toddler.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($43.50)

June 22:  Bedding for family moving from shelter to housing.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($49.98)

June 22:  Diapers for newborn.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($32.60)

June 23:  Bus ticket to allow a physically assaulted mother to leave the county.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, San Luis Obispo Women’s Shelter ($40)

June 23:  Twin size bed from Goodwill for boy who is living with his elderly grandmother.  Referral:  Laurie Morgan, South County Family Resource Center ($160)

June 24:  Gas for woman who has been forced from her home due to sexual assault and has no money for gas to get to work.  Referral:  Jane Pomeroy, Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center ($100)

June 27:  Diapers for single mother of 3.  Referral:  Kim Meyer, North County ($48.90)

June 28:  Groceries and gas for family in desperate situation.  Mom of 3 is hospitalized at 23 weeks until her twins are born, father lost his job, and the landlord is seeking eviction.  Referral:  Social worker, Sierra Vista ($300)

June 28:  Double stroller for homeless family found at a garage sale by Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($50)

June 28:  Partial payment for cleaning of mold infested carpet for teen mom about to bring home a new baby.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($100)

June 29:  Umbrella stroller for child of family living in their car.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($10.88)

June 29:  Eye exam for 11-year-old boy.  Referral:  CHDP, North County ($60)

June 30:  Double stroller for shelter family.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Evelyn Ruehr ($90)

Donated from 2003 to June 30, 2011:                         $118,399.54

Donated 2^nd quarter, 2011:                                         $    8,537.92

Needs filled 2^nd quarter:                                             $    9,456.69

Balance June 30, 2011                                                 $    1,385.26

Items Donated:  Clothes, shoes, pillows and pillow cases from Vanessa Fujimoto; clothes/shoes from Phyllis Martinelli, Jane Faber, Sharynn Chirpich and Hope Chest, Linda Bishop, Linda Williams, and Marsha Willingham; stroller from Sharynn Chirpich and Hope Chest; boy clothes from Carol Devore, Phyllis Martinelli, Helma Smulders; Diaper Drive diaper deliveries by The Real Estate Group’s staff, Marcie Lindvall, Kim Meyer, Roberta Kassak, and Lois Crotser; bed from Jennifer Lewis; bed from Donna Lewis; delivery of clothing to Paso Robles by Megan Healy; boy clothes from Jennifer Stokes; children’s clothes from Elaine Stewart; diapers from Jacque Fondren; toiletries from Judy Riener; 2 port-a-cribs and bedding from Sharynn Chirpich; bounty of diapers from Diaper Drive sponsored by Denise Topham and The Real Estate Group; bounty of diapers from Central Coast Women’s League; twin bed from Christine Cooper; bed from Linda Bishop; boy clothes for Family Care Network from Teana Fredeen, Chris Lindvall, Marcie Lindvall, Julie Schultz, Phyllis Martinelli with delivery by Linda Bishop; children’s clothes from Helma Smulders; bassinet from Pam McKiernan and Hope Chest and Anne Appel;  clothes, books, and toys for foster boy from Taffy Durran, Laurie DeSchryver, Chenoa Wilkerson, Marylou Gooden, Carol Devore, Anne Turner, Phyllis Martinelli, Helma Smulders, and Leah Dean, delivered to counselor, Heather Senecal, at C.L. Smith by Linda Jankay; children’s clothes, crib sheets, and blankets from Diane Weatherford; baby swing from Michael Haber; children’s VHS tapes from Conny Gut to San Luis Women’s Shelter; 2 port-a-cribs from Marian Gregory; diapers from Kemay Eoyang, holiday cards from Nancy Shearer; toiletries from Kim Ford, Judy Carleson, and Diana Henderson; entertainment center, Wendy Daly; household items from Jeanne Secrest, Donna Ramos, Arlene Yost, Edna Marie Cole; twin bed from Grace McIntosh; washer from Margaret Keane; twin bed from Linda Pax; bags for FCN from Jayne Devencenzi; Soroptimist connected to SLO Child Development Center, South County SAFE, and County public health nurse to provide 4^th of July food for 10 single moms; diapers from Brenda Williams; children’s clothes from Jen Stokes; children’s clothes from Elaine Stewart; stroller and port-a-crib from Anne Appel and Hope Chest; clothes and school supplies for grandma and teen from Linda Jankay, Joyce Rabellino, Janie Holland, Sally Equinoa, Kat Tuculet, Jacquelyn Miller, Kris Merriss, Sara Cress, Marla Lee Eaton, Arlene Yost, Susan Dressler, Vicki Tucker-Luginbill, Carole Morton, Joy Sostrin,, Marylou Gooden, Phyllis Martinelli, Chip Selby, Carol Astaire, and Lainie Wachter; furniture from Bonnie Kim; bunk bed for Women’s Shelter client from Kimberlee Leroux;  June 30, 2011:  $3,605.00.  

Funds Donated:  Mary Parker, Rolynn Anderson, Carol Astaire, Elaine Gardiner, Soroptimist International of San Luis Obispo, The Real Estate Group, Diane Wettlaufer, Kathy Greer, Carol Devore, Leona Sullivan, Roger and Linda Bishop in memory of Matt Equinoa; Diane Wetlaufer, Carol Astaire, Carol Devore in honor of the memory of her mother, Helen Salerno; Stephanie Coray, Norine Gibbons, Cici Wynn, Judy Riener, Judy Carleson, Candyce Espinoza, Ginny Kenny, Kim Ford, Rosemary Cleaves, Ann Jones, Nancy Shearer, Cathy Hughes, Diana Henderson, Valerie Valle, Margaret Bresler, Miriam Shah, Sally Delgado, Lynn Heinrich, Loretta Sonnaband, Madeline Stevenson, Lynn DeLeo, Patricia Streng, Marla Lee Eaton, Janet Kourakis, Connie Buffa, Lainie Wachter, Jeanette Powles, Karen Muschenetz, Evelyn Ruehr, Susan Hood, Marianita Borgstrom, Jean Fanselow, Elizabeth Curren, Francine Johnston, Lola Zybura, Kathy Long, Susan Updegrove, Anne Gough, Roberta Filadelfia, Sharynn Chirpich, Marylou Gooden, Diana Foch, Marilynn Fuller, Sally Equinoa, Judy Williamson, Julie Jones, Lyn Bonzi, Jayne Devencenzi, Kat Tuculet, Mary Ann Vasconcellos, Gail Sears, Nell Quijano, Elizabeth Seymour, Mona Tucker, Debbie Bennett, Judy Obermeier, Wendy Daly, Carla Haynie, Marylou Gooden, Linda Jankay, Linda Bishop, Mariam Shah, Marilyn Banducci, Lois Crotser, Phyllis Martinelli, Joyce Palaia, Edna Marie Cole, Kat Tuculet, Elaine Gardiner, Rosemary Cleaves, Donna Jeberjahn, Carol Tickner, Naomi Blakely, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Debbie Bennett, Sally Equinoa, Lainie Wachter, Diana Henderson, Rosemary Cleaves, Cloud Star Corporation, Melaleuca, Janie Holland:  Total: April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011: $8,537.92. 

Central Coast Women's League

Thanks to the Central Coast Women's League for inviting me to share about Womenade at their June meeting!  This is another group that supports local people in need!

Gratefulness to Cloud Star!

Local business, Cloud Star Corporation, has donated $500 to Womenade!  We and all our Buddy Biscuit eating pups are grateful for Cloud Star's commitment to helping nonprofits in San Luis Obispo County!

Appreciation to Picking Daisies!

Thanks to local business, Picking Daisies, for being a friend to Womenade!  Visit their site:  http://shop.pickingdaisiesinslo.com/intro.html, click on Newsletters, and then select the Father's Day Newsletter.  Scroll down to SUPPORT on the bottom right, and you'll see a link to Womenade!  Thanks heartily to Picking Daisies in the Old Downtown Creamery, #120!

A Recipe from Gail Sears - a hit at our last potluck

Creamy Apple Squares

1 pkg Pillsbury Yellow Cake Mix (with pudding incorporated in the mix)

½ c. soft margarine or butter

¼ c. firmly packed brown sugar

1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon

6 green apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

1 c. sour cream

1 egg

Combine the cake mix and margarine. Mix until crumbly.

In a separate bowl, assemble the topping:  2/3 c. mixture of margarine and cake mix, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

Press remaining mixture of margarine and cake mix in the bottom of a 13x9 inch Pyrex dish. Arrange apple slices over base. Blend sour cream and egg. Spread evenly over all. Sprinkle topping.

Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm or cold.

Ongoing Support

Womenade continues to collect toiletries and bags for Family Care Network and the Grizzly Academy.  You know, those little containers of shampoo and lotion from hotels, and the bags you get at conferences.  FCN children often arrive to be sheltered with only the clothes on their backs, and having personal care products and a bag to carry their new items in is important.  If you have some to share, they can be dropped at Sandy's door or brought to a potluck.

Laguna Backpack Program

As the school year winds down, its time to shout special appreciation to Arlene Yost and her backpack team of Donna Jeberjahn, Vanessa Fujimoto, Michele Hall, Francine Johnston, and Nan Tarpinian.   With the amazing support of Laguna Middle School counselor, Megan Healy, these volunteers have provided weekend food for 5 students and their families.  Thanks for all your shopping, organizing, and caring!

Adopt a Classroom Information from Rosemary Cleaves

Nell Quijano and I have talked about ways we could directly help local
classrooms and I had toyed with the idea of having a place folks could go to
donate to a specific classroom.  Well, wouldn't you know that some wonderful
person has already dreamed up this idea and all of the contributions donated go
directly to the classroom you adopt.  The teacher can shop at specific websites
that the program has made deals with.  The executive director is the founder of
the 501(c)(3) organization and contributions to classrooms do not go to pay his
salary.  I expect he does separate grant writing for that.  The Charitynavigator
rating service likes them.  I thought you'd like to know so you
can spread the word among your teacher community.  It's such a great idea.

http://www.adoptaclassroom.org/index.aspx

Thanks, Rosemary, for discovering this opportunity!

SLO Little Theater and Womenade

"The Gin Game" is currently playing at the Little Theater, 888 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, to terrific reviews. They have offered a limited number of tickets available for this show with a rebate of $5.00 each to Womenade. The current show runs tonight and next weekend. When you call the ticket office, be sure to mention you are with Womenade, so we will get credit. The prices for tickets are $22 regular, $19 senior and $15 student.

The Little Theatre Box office phone Number is 786-2440.

Special thanks to Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich for making this opportunity available.  All Womenade donations go directly to helping those in need in San Luis Obispo County.

Central Coast Women's League

Thanks  to the Central Coast Women's League for a huge diaper donation for Womenade clients.  Special gratefulness to the group's president, Mary Golden, and to Sally Hillis for delivering the diapers.

Soroptimists International of San Luis Obispo

Soroptimists have once again made a generous donation to Womenade.  We are grateful for this gift that will allow us to support families throughout our county.

Appreciation For Friday's Diaper Drive!

Special thanks to Denise Topham of The Real Estate Group, with assistance from Gavin Payne and our community, for the successful diaper drive on April 8, 2011. Diapers and wipes are on their way to families throughout San Luis Obispo County.

What You Have Shared Since February 16, 2011

February 17:  Double stroller for 4-year-old autistic child and 2-year-old developmentally disabled sibling.  Referral:  Mary Lou Zivna, caseworker, CAPSLO, and shopping and delivery to Prado Day Center by Vanessa Fujimoto

February 22:  Port-a-crib for baby of teen mom.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Vanessa Fujimoto

February 22:  Double stroller for homeless mom of a toddler with a new baby on the way.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Vanessa Fujimoto

February 25:  Port-a-crib for a young mom of a 4-year-old who is expecting twins.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Vanessa Fujimoto

February 28:  Dental x-rays and exams for sisters aged 19 and 23, and dental surgery for 11-year-old boy.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($520)

February 28:  Glasses for 9-year-old girl.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($60)

February 28:  Partial payments for dental surgeries for 5 children under age 8.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($254)

March 3:  Specialized walker and reach extender for woman who has had a cancerous tumor removed from her leg.  Referral:  Irene Roselli ($77.43)

March 3:  Gas cards for mother to drive to work, and clothes for her 2 sons (The children’s clothes were lost due to an eviction.).  Her husband is disabled and awaiting an SSI hearing, and the family is having difficulties paying for essential living expenses.  They live in a small trailer.  Referral:  Diana Goldman and delivery by Marcie Lindvall ($220.12)

March 6:  DMV renewal for cancer victim.  Referral:  Irene Roselli ($207)

March 7: Bunk bed for a family whose children have been sleeping on the floor since January.   When they moved to the trailer where they are living now, their bunk bed (which they had previously purchased at a yard sale) was stolen when they left it outside for a few hours to make preparations to bring it in the trailer.   Referral:  Andrea Blanco, Laguna Middle School, who also shopped with and delivered to the family ($419.70)

March 7:  Diapers for new baby boy from Lainie Wachter.  Referral: Cecelia, CHDP ($36.89)

March 8:  Gas card for working, single mom with 3 children to get to parenting classes in Los Osos from San Luis.  Referral:  Tania Resendiz, LINK, family advocate ($100)

March 8:  Emergency groceries for struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($200)

March 8:  Bus passes for parents to get to work.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($74)

March 11:  Diapers, stroller, and 24-month-clothes for baby girl in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Lois Crotser and Roberta Kassak ($48.90 and $117.45)

March 11:  Food and utility payments for family whose father has multiple myeloma – the cancer has spread throughout his body.  Due to the illness, the family has been homeless, but relatives now have allowed them to stay in their living room if they can help financially.  Family has a Cuesta student and a San Luis High School student.   Referral:  Shelley Benson, San Luis High School counselor ($200, $107.90, $117.75)

March 11:  Propane and electricity payment for family of 4 who is struggling to stay in their home.  Referral:  Diana Goldman ($110 and $419.70)

March 13:  Double stroller for single mother of two in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, shopping by Sharynn Chirpich and Carol Tickner ($85)

March 14:  Stroller for new baby.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($20)

March 14:  Potty for toddler in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, Coast, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser ($13.05)

March 14:  Gas cards to help 6 single moms transport their children to counseling appointments, medical appointments, and school.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($600)

March 14:  Gas cards to help a new mother from South County visit her premature baby with lung damage who is on a ventilator in intensive care.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($150)

March 15:  Food for Laguna backpack program.  Referral:  Arlene Yost ($129.25)

March 16:  Gas cards for victim of domestic violence to visit her new baby in the hospital.  Referral:  Social workers, Sierra Vista ($150)

March 17:  Partial rent for woman facing surgery; she has been ill for over a year, and now will miss work for the operation and recovery.  Referral:  Michelle Jenkins and Carol Tickner ($400)

March 18:  Two months of water aerobics for a mom who is morbidly obese and has a 2 month deadline to lose 20 pounds so she can have gastric bypass surgery. The only thing that's worked in the past for her exercise-wise is water aerobics which is really good for her now because she has all kinds of mobility and pain issues which are affecting her since her baby is crawling.  Referral:  PHN, South County  ($110)

March 18:  A year’s supply of contacts prescribed for a middle school boy with vision issues.  Referral:  Mo McGee, nurse, San Luis Coastal Schools ($320)

March 18:  Emergency care and long leg splint for a young boy.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP, South County ($331)

March 22:  Partial rent for abused mom with a 2-year-old son who has lost important rental assistance due to budget cuts.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter, Coast ($400)

March 24:  Umbrella stroller for Cuesta mom to take her 10-month-old on the bus with her to campus childcare.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Lois Crotser and Roberta Kassak ($43.49)

March 25:  Partial rent for parents of 3 children who have been laid off from their jobs.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($500)

March 25:  Dental surgery for 3-year-old.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($230)

March 25:  Extractions and filling of cavities for 2 siblings.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($253.95)

March 25:  Motel for unemployed single mom until she and her children can get into permanent safe sheltering.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter, San Luis ($350)

March 28:  Glasses for a 7^th grader in Cambria.  Referral:  Tania Resendiz, family advocate, LINK ($85)

March 29:  Car seat for North County 4-year-old who is currently riding in one too small for him.  Referral: Chenoa Wilkerson, Social Services, San Luis Obispo County, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser ($54.36)

March 29:  Diapers for newborn twins.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser ($27.67)

March 31:  Car seat for toddler whose family is struggling.  Referral:  PHN ($54.36)

March 31:  Crib and mattress for daughter of a single mom.  Referral:  Heidi Douglas, Child Welfare Services ($257.57)

March 31:  Diapers for new babies.  Referral:  PHN ($42.35)

Donated from 2003 to March 31, 2011:                  $  109,567.64 

Needs filled last quarter:                                        $    14,252.47

Balance March 31, 2011                                           $      1,904.03

Items donated since February 16:  nursing supplies for San Luis High from Marilyn Banducci, Jayne Auchterlone, Janet Swanson, and more; baby toys  and clothes from Erin Schimke; clothes and toys for two children; 2 port-a-cribs donated anonymously; Prado warming station support:  Anonymous, Karen Morgan, Evelyn Ruehr, Terry Bothwell, Liz Seymour, Terry Bothwell, Rob Davidson, Susan Updegrove, Lynn De Leo; blankets and baby clothes from Helma Smulders; toddler boys clothes from ALPHA via Pat Cano; port-a-crib for mother of twins from anonymous; for a mom who has nothing for her new baby – port-a-crib from Laurie DeSchryver, blankets and clothes from Helma Smulders, stroller from ALPHA, clothes from Michele Hall and Rosemary Cleaves, clothes and blankets, and toys from Rose Fowler, clothes from Hospice Partners Hope Chest, diaper bag filled with baby items from Pam McKiernan, clothes, diapers and blankets from Jackie Miller, diapers and clothes from Lynn De Leo, 3 bags of clothes, blankets, and toys from Loretta Sonnabend, clothes and hand-made quilt from Sharon Hanley, diapers from Kat Tuculet, Carol Malott, and Marylou Gooden, with delivery by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser; groceries for at-risk family from Marcie LIndvall; backpacks for FCN from Marcie Lindvall; daybed with trundle from Mariam Shah; boy clothes from Jennifer Stokes; bed for pregnant girl from Donna Lewis; dining table and chairs for family of 7 from Leslie McKinley; 12 piece place setting of dishes from Susan Updegrove; toys from anonymous; children’s clothes from Pat Cano; medical supplies from Vickie Rabourn; children’s clothes and stroller from Dianne Weatherford; cooking pot from Marcie Lindvall and Kat Tuculet; beans and rice from Lainie Wachter; twin bed from Louise Noel to PHN client; March 31, 2011: $4,446.95; clothes, shoes, pillows and pillow cases from Vanessa Fujimoto;

Funds since February 16:  from Susan Roper, Marianita Borgstrom, Anneka Scranton, Ros McQuade, Diane Wettlaufer, Cathleen Iftiniuk, Judith Carleson, Ardith Julien-Heinrich, Lynn Heinrich, Sharon Hanley, Megan Harrison, Elizabeth Seymour, Sue Tsao, Kathy Forenza, Lynn De Leo, Ann Jones, Linda Blonsley, Patricia Streng, Kim Ford, Rosemary Cleaves, Virginia Kenny, Phyllis Bettencourt, Gail Applegate, Nancy Gerrish, Mariam Shah, Arlene Versaw, Marilynn Banducci, Betty Symons, Loretta Sonnabend, Mona Tucker, Sally Delgado, Peggee Davis, Nancy Shearer, Cathy Hughes, Madeline Stevenson, Candyce Espinoza, Diana Henderson, Florence Simon, Lola Zybura, Leona Sullivan, Carol Astaire, Melaleuca, Judy Riener,  Nell Quijano, Virginia Latta, Mary Parker, Nancy Hurd, Kat Tuculet, John and Marcie Lindvall, Kitty Rice, Lainie Wachter in honor of Carol Devore’s new grandson, Diane Wettlaufer, Soroptomists International of San Luis Obispo, Melaleuca, Phyllis Martinelli, Linda Rawlings, Ken and Judy Reiner’s Movie Group including the following families: Harkins, Brown, Colbert, Cleveland, Fernandez, McAdams, Irwins, Filipponi, Minker, King, Braun, Meeks, Rodman, Roberts.  Total January 1 - March 31, 2011: $7,863.99. Mary Parker,

              

Soroptomists International of San Luis Obispo

At their awards ceremony last week, Soroptomists International of San Luis Obispo donated $500 to Womenade.  Special thanks to the group's president, Cathy LeMoine and to Leslie Massey who presented the donation.  We are very grateful to have these funds available to help local people in need.

Donation from Sierra Vista Staff

Womenade is grateful for a $500 donation from the staff of Sierra Vista Hospital in San Luis Obispo.  All funds will be used to help our fellow community members in need. 

Real Estate Group Diaper Drive for Womenade

Contact:                                             Contact Phone:

Denise Silva Topham                          805.541.2888

Diaper Drive

Womenade and The Real Estate Group of San Luis Obispo are joining together to aid families in crisis by gathering and distributing diapers to help meet the essential needs of local struggling families.

This special event will take place on April 8^th and you can help.

To help, just deliver one or more packages of any size diapers to the Real Estate Group Office at 962 Mill Street, San Luis Obispo on Friday, April 8^th between

9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

If you don’t have transportation but still want to help, call us and we will pick up the diapers from any location in the San Luis Obispo area.

What You Have Shared Since January 1, 2011

Donated from 2003 to Dec. 31, 2010:                        
$  101,703.65           

Needs filled last quarter:                                               
$     8,464.76                       

Balance December 31, 2010                                               
$     8,292.51

Potluck Hostesses:  Lyn Bonzi, Jan. 27; Carol Devore, Feb. 8; Rosemary Cleaves, Feb. 15

January 4:  Excersaucer and swing for 2-month-old baby in one family and 3-month old in another family.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Carol Tickner ($37.44 with credit of $55 from Merry-Go-Round)

January 4:  Partial payment of Morro Bay High School cheerleading costs for student living with her grandmother.  Referral:  Tania Resendiz, LINK, family advocate, Morro Bay High School ($300)

January 5:  Gas cards for cancer victim to go to and from L.A. for biopsy and radiation treatments.  Referral:  Irene Roselli ($300)

January 6:  Baby gate to protect very mobile 9-month-old and groceries to assist her family during a difficult month.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Carol Tickner ($122.99)

January 6:  Groceries to help Cuesta student struggling to stay in school full time.  She lost support when her income crept just above the poverty line.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($100)

January 8:  Used laptop computer for stroke victim who is bed-bound and only has use of her right hand.  Referral:  Irene Roselli ($100)

January 12:  Partial rent for single mom and her children whose rent is behind and car has been impounded.  Referral:  Tania Resendiz, LINK, family advocate, Los Osos Middle School ($500)

January 12:  Late payments for braces for middle school girl whose mother has been laid off and father’s work is slow.  Referral:  Tania Resendiz, LINK, family advocate, Los Osos Middle School ($500)

January 12:  Gas and food cards and ketogenic diet supplies for a family whose 3-year-old is facing many trips to UCLA for treatments for intractable seizures.  Referral:  PHN, North County ($368)

January 13:  Crib and mattress for baby in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, North County ($222.89)

January 14:  Bumbo and high chair for 5-month-old.  Referral:  PHN, South County, shopping by Carol Tickner ($81.57)

January 19:  Food and gas to help a local Cuesta College girl whose sister died of cancer last year.  She has recently started grief counseling, and is completely supporting herself while going to school.  Referral:  Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta College ($200)

January 20:  Gas cards for single father to take his at-risk daughter to Stanford for treatments.  Referral:  Florence Simon ($200)

January 21:  Car repair for a homeless single mom and her 4 very little children who are living in their vehicle.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($450)

January 25:  Repair of sliding door for the safety of family whose house was broken into.  Referral:  Susan Harper, teacher, Los Ranchos ($132.35)

January 28:  Adult diapers and hot water bottle for fragile 81-year-old man living in section 8 housing.  Referral:  PHN, North County and shopping by Carol Tickner with special consideration from Lainie Wachter and Marcia Henderson ($114.67)

January 26:  Diapers, wipes, and RTA passes for 2 at-risk families.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Carol Tickner ($297.24)

January 27:  Treatment for viral warts on the faces of siblings aged 10 and 6.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($160)

January 31:  Port-a-crib, stroller, and bouncer for child in at-risk family.  Referral:  PHN, shopping by Carol TIckner ($60)

February 1:  Omnidirectional lapel microphone for teacher to face any direction and have spoken information transmitted directly into the hearing aids of a Cuesta student.  The student is trying to rebuild her life after living with severe physical abuse and then recently suffering the cancer death of her new spouse.  Referral:  Ingrid Pires, counselor, Hospice Partners ($84.90)

February 1:  Port-a-crib for preemie to sleep safely in her family’s trailer.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Vanessa Fujimoto ($)

February 2:  Partial rent for Los Osos family of 4. Both parents are ill.  Referral:  Tala Romero, Sequoia Full Day Head Start ($500)

February 3:  Car repair for parents to take child to weekly counseling, work, and school.  Referral:  Tania Resendiz, LINK, family advocate, Los Osos ($419.21)

February 8:  Port-a-crib, sheets, clothes and blankets for 19-year-old mother and her newborn.  Referral PHN, North County and shopping by Sharynn Chirpich and Vanessa Fujimoto ($)

February 8:  Dental care for abscesses and cavities for four children under age 12.  Referral:  Cecelia, CHDP ($530)

February 15:  Port-a-crib for new baby.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Vanessa Fujimoto ($)

February 16:  Partial health insurance payment for a mother of 2 currently undergoing chemotherapy.  Her cancer has prevented her from working.  She has been placed on Leave Status, so she has to pay the monthly insurance bill herself.  Referral:  Chenoa Wilkerson, County Dept. of Social Services ($500)

Items donated:  Ongoing food for a backpack program at Laguna Middle School from Arlene Yost, Megan Healy, Donna Jeberjahn, Vanessa Fujimoto, Michele Hall, Francine Johnston, and Nan Tarpinian; Port-a-crib from Rosemary Cleaves; diapers from KeMay Rice; girls clothes, shoes, blankets and toys from Corinne Furnice; port-a-crib from Debbie Jergens; high chair and baby changing mattress from Barb Wright; port-a-crib, bath tub, high chair from Corinne Furnice; baby items from Linda Pepper; sewing machines for SLCUSD emotionally disturbed class from Julie Schultz and Anne Appel; continuing support for sewing class from Karen Morgan; sewing machine for Del Mar sewing class for Latina girls from Carol Astaire; fabric/sewing supplies from Wendy Daly, Karen Morgan, Vanessa Fujimoto, Linda Bishop, Carol Astaire, Marylou Gooden, Andre and more; food for family of elementary, middle, and high school children and a second LOMS family from Lisa Lewis, Susan Dressler, Linda Blonsley, Jacquelyn Miller, Linda Couser, Riman Alfadel, Karen Morgan, Lynn, Linda Collins, Vanessa Fujimoto, Arlene Yost, Anne Appel, Marylou Gooden, Andrea Devitt, Ellen Sheffer, Jordis Daigle, Connie Buffa, Gini Ortiz, and Kitty Rice; holiday cards for homeless Christmas dinner, 2011, from Evelyn Ruehr, Madeline Stephenson, Roberta Kassak, Carol Devore; toiletries for Prado from Jayne Auchterlone and Judy Riener; port-a-crib sheets from Sharynn Chirpich; port-a-crib from Phyllis Martinelli; twin sheets and comforters from Susan Updegrove; 2 twin beds and linens donated by Carol Astaire and delivered to a homeless family moving to housing by Mark King; shower chair from Carol Devore; a bounty of  0 - 2T boy clothes and port-a-crib from Helda Smulders; letters, envelopes, and stamps from Carol Tickner; port-a-crib, crib sheets, wetsuit, and booties from Sharynn Chirpich; skin care products for Women’s Shelter client from Eileen Calandro; boy clothes from Susan Updegrove; toys, formula, and baby bottles, and girl clothes from Susie Miner; port-a-crib with linens, highchair, boy clothes from Vanessa Fujimoto; boy clothes from Elaine Stewart; diapers from Marilyn Banducci....; nursing supplies for San Luis High from Marilyn Banducci….;

Funds donated by: Diane Wettlaufer, Gary and Muriel Harkins and their movie group: Charles and Marsha Braun, Jeff and Judy Burke, Tom and Pam Brown, Phil and Sandy Colbert, Marty and Debbie Craven, Herb and Diane Filipponi, Jim and Janice Irwin, Ben and Pat McAdams, Larry and Jeanette Meek, George and Catherine Petty, Garry and Chris Poe, Rick and Pam Racouillat, Terry and Marion Roberts, Ken and Leslie Rodman, Roger and Gail Steele, and, Tom and Paula Tolbert; Lainie Wachter, Naomi Blakely, Diana Barnhart, Francine Johnston, Marilyn Fuller, Sharynn Chirpich, Judy Williamson, Marylou Gooden, Jordis Daigle, Kathy Hannula, Wendy Daly, Gail Sears, Linda Bishop, Julie Jones, Carol Tickner, Colleen Spafford, Carol Winger, Mary Parker, Sally Equinoa, Elaine Gardiner, Stephanie Coray, Carol Devore, Linda Olson, Evelyn Ruehr, Susan Hood, Connie Buffa, Elizabeth Curren, Marcia Henderson, Susan Roper, Marianita Borgstrom, Anneka Scranton, Ros McQuade, Diane Wettlaufer, Cathleen Iftiniuk, Judith Carleson, Ardith Julien-Heinrich, Lynn Heinrich, Sharon Hanley, Megan Harrison, Elizabeth Seymour, Sue Tsao, Kathy Forenza, Lynn De Leo, Ann Jones, Linda Blonsley, Patricia Streng, Kim Ford, Rosemary Cleaves, Virginia Kenny, Phyllis Bettencourt, Gail Applegate, Nancy Gerrish, Mariam Shah, Arlene Versaw, Marilynn Banducci, Betty Symons, Loretta Sonnabend, Mona Tucker, Sally Delgado, Peggee Davis, Nancy Shearer, Cathy Hughes, Madeline Stevenson, Candyce Espinoza, Diana Henderson,