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.  

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,

2010 Complete Sharing List

Donated as of January 16, 2010:                  $71,566.23

Needs Filled:                                                   $63,883.31                                               

Balance Jan. 20, 2010                                     $ 7,682.92

Potluck Hostesses Shelley Benson & Jeanne Dorn

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 6^th 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 1^st 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) Follow up:  Because of our help, this client is now eligible for temporary SSI benefits.  The Women’s Shelter is very grateful.

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 18:  Emergency formula for small baby.  Referral:  PHN, North County  ($35.98)

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:      $  88,872.01           

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 single mom and her 3 children who have been living out of coolers for months.  Referral:  PHN, North County ($216.71)

October 1:  Beginning wart treatment at the Community Health Center for a 5^th 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 10:  Gas card for mom to get to her new job and children to daycare.  Referral:  PHN, First Time Mothers Program, North County ($150)

October 12:  Baby walker for 10-month-old.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Shelia Niemi ($40.26)

October 12:  Bus passes for mother and her 2 children who are all living in the San Luis shelter.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and purchasing by Shelia Niemi ($111.00)

October 12:  Baby gate for family moving out of the shelter and into an apartment.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Shelia Niemi ($23.91)

October 12:  Clothes, shoes, and diapers for an 18-month-old baby whose mother has emotional and family problems.  Referral:  PHN, First Time Mothers Program, North County and shopping by Shelia Niemi ($165.36)

October 14:  Excersaucer for 2-year-old and clothes for him and 4-month-old sibling.  Grandma, who is on a small fixed income, recently took custody of the children since their mother is in jail.  Referral:  PHN, North County, shopping by Shelia Niemi ($176.68)

October 18:  Food and gas for family going to UCLA for tests for their child’s seizure disorder.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($200)

October 20:  Clothes and shoes for 2 children at the SLO shelter.  Mom has a job and is applying for housing.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Shelia Niemi ($165.50)

October 20:  Dental surgery for a young girl who, along with her 2 siblings, is being raised by her grandmother.  The little girl had a tumor in her neck; because of the surgery, she is having major dental problems. The grandma is hurting financially because of the trips to L.A. for the surgery.  Referral:  Laurie Morgan, SAFE ($150)

October 23:  Swing for young baby.  Referral:  PHN, First Time Mothers, North County, and shopping be Shelia Niemi ($20.39)

October 24:  Precancerous medical exam for 19-year-old girl.  Referral:  Cecelia ($85)

October 28:  Crib for young child of a single mom.  Referral:  PHN, Morro Bay ($140.70)

November 1:  Initiation of backpack food program for 3 Laguna students – one in homeless shelter, one in motel, and one in apartment.  Program developed by Arlene Yost and Laguna counselor, Megan Healy.  Backpacks from Melissa Musgrave through Food Bank.  Food organization and support from Arlene Yost, Donna Jeberjahn, Vanessa Fujimoto, Michele Hall, and Francine Johnston.

November 1:  Gas card for parents in South County to visit their baby, born at 30 weeks, in Sierra Vista’s NICU.  Referral:  Sierra Vista Social Workers ($100)

November 1:  Gas card for family to take their ill 14-month daughter to Children’s Hospital L.A.’s PICU.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social workers ($50)

November 3:  Bus passes for family to get to work, appointments, and schools from SLO Homeless Shelter.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis Obispo and purchase by Judy Riener ($111)

November 4:  Dental exam and x-rays for 21-year-old boy who has not had dental treatment for 10 years.  Referral:  Cecelia ($110)

November 5:  Clothes and shoes for 3 and 6-year-old in SLO Homeless Shelter.  Referral: PHN, San Luis Obispo and shopping by Judy Riener ($102.64)

November 8:  Rent for a mom who can’t pay because the child support has not been paid.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($221)

November 9:  Dental treatment for 1-year-old boy who fell and hurt his new teeth.  Referral:  Cecelia ($68)

November 9:  Emergency dental surgery for 3-year-old.  Referral:  Cecelia ($100)

November 9:  Dental exam, cleaning, and x-rays for 10-year-old.  Referral:  Cecelia ($110)

November 10:  High chair for toddler to learn self-feeding.  Referral:  PHN, North County and shopping by Judy Riener ($50)

November 10:  High chair and port-a-crib for young baby.  Referral:  PHN, North County and shopping by Linda Jankay ($95)

November 10:  Rent for a young family with a newborn and 5-year-old who got a 3-day eviction notice.  Dad has been laid off and mom is on maternity leave; due to a gap in SDI and unemployment, they are unable to make rent this month.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($300)

November 10:  Double stroller for a struggling family with newborn twins and a 2-year-old.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Linda Jankay ($160.56)

November 10:  Two weeks of cancer-fighting meals from The Wellness Kitchen in Templeton for a woman who will be receiving major cancer treatment for 6-8 months.  Referral:  Sandy Adler, Bellevue-Sante Fe ($120)

November 16:  Emergency diapers for young child in the Homeless Shelter.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Linda Jankay ($46.53)

November 16:  Movie and Children’s Museum passes for abused homeless mom and her abused children in order to spend time in a different atmosphere than Prado Day Center during days off school.  Referral:  PHN ($32.50 and $40)

November 16:  Shingles vaccination for MS patient.  She has MediCal and Medicare, but they do not cover this protection, and she needs the shot so she can take her MS medication.  Referral:  Donna Elam, nurse ($210)

November 17:  Food, diapers, and wipes for mom and her 9-month-old baby.  The father is now out of the picture.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($159.78 and $39.59)

November 17:  Double stroller for struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, North County and shopping by Judy Riener ($65)

November 17:  Stroller for young boy.  Referral:  PHN, North County and shopping by Linda Jankay ($48.94)

November 29:  Gas card for family to travel to San Francisco hospital to care for their child.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($100)

November 30:  Three nights in a motel for a mom and her middle school son who were staying with another family who decided to move out of the area.  Motel housing is until out-of-town relatives can pick mom and son up to live with them.  Heavy bags to put the family’s belongings in for the move.   Referral:  Tania Resendez, Family Advocate - LINK, Morro Bay ($141.25 and $9.78)

December 1:  RTA bus passes for parents of an 18-month baby, so the family can get to medical appointments.  Referral:  PHN, South County and shopping by Pat Cano ($120)

December 1:  Crib for new baby of single mom.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($226.15)

December 6:  Bed rail for 53-year-old woman with Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Adrenal insufficiency to get her independent in getting in and out of bed.  Referral:  Donna Elam, nurse, and shopping by Pat Cano  ($76.11)

December 6:  Emergency diapers for homeless baby.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Pat Cano ($58.98)

December 9:  Partial rent and groceries for mother, father, and their two preschoolers who have whooping cough and have been sick for 2 months.  Referral:  Tala Romero, CAPSLO, MB Head Start ($400 with shopping by Linda Jankay and gifts for the children from Marcie Lindvall and Linda Jankay)

December 10:  Admission fees for hard-working student to apply to 2 colleges.  Referral: Heidi Leal, counselor, San Luis High ($110)

December 11: Two-night holiday hotel stay for homeless mother and her two daughters.  Referral:  Megan Healy, counselor, Laguna Middle ($266.56)

December 10:  Gas card and movie certificates for single father and his three sons.  Referral:  Megan Healy, counselor, Laguna Middle and shopping by Marcie Lindvall ($131.98)

December 11:  Christmas Day dinner for homeless family.  Referral:  Megan Healy, counselor, Laguna Middle and shopping by Pat Cano ($95)

December 13:  Childcare payment to Kids’ Care for child of a single mom.  Her support was cut this month.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($249.90)

December 15:  Partial rent for single mom and her 2 children facing a 3-day eviction notice.  Referral:  Shelia, Mountainbrook ($270)

December 16:  Highchair for 7-month-old.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Pat Cano ($30.44)

December 16:  Port-a-crib for baby in a motel.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Pat Cano ($81.56)

December 16:  Partial payment of water bill to prevent service shut off for family of 4 in section 8 housing.  Referral:  Shelia, Mountainbrook ($171)

December 20:  Fees for Advanced Placement Tests for 3 AVID students whose families are struggling.  Referral:  Chris Jones, Assistant Principal, Paso Robles High ($450)

December 22:  Gas cards for family to travel to Children’s Hospital in L.A. where their 1-year-old is having multiple surgeries.  Father is in construction and work has been interrupted by the weather conditions.  Referral:  Linda Wolff, CCS ($200)

December 22:  Partial rent for single mom who, along with her family, was going to be evicted because she had to fix their car, and that made her short on rent.  Referral:  Julie Jones ($400)

December 22:  Toys for a family living in a mobile home in San Luis whose children attend Laguna and Los Ranchos.  Referral:  Julie Jones ($140)

December 22:  Ballet lessons for a little girl whose family is not able to buy gifts; the lessons were all she wanted for the holiday.  Referral:  Julie Jones ($100)

December 22:  Sleeping bags and sweatshirts for farm workers.  Referral:  PHN, North County, shopping by Julie Jones ($160)

December 23: Lab work for young girl to check for recurrence of cancer.  Referral:  Cecelia ($170)

December 27: Gas card for family in Sierra Vista NICU to visit their new baby.  Referral:  social worker, Sierra Vista ($150)

December 27:  Parent participation class for mother of an 18-month-old boy.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($20)

December 27:  Helmet and lock for woman to bike to work.  Referral from Women’s Shelter, funding by Roberta Filadelfia, and shopping by Pat Cano  ($50)

Donated from 2003 to Dec. 31, 2010:                         $  101,753.65           

Needs filled this quarter:                                                $      8,464.76                       

Balance December 31, 2010                                                $      8,342.51

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 toys from Elaine Stewart; 9 hours of 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, 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 September 30, 2010 - $3,014.18.   Grocery cards from Sara Cress; diapers for Family Care Network from Michele Hall, Naomi Blakely, Rodessa Newton, Jackie Miller, Linda Couser, Sharynn Chirpich, Florence Simon,?, Arlene Versaw, and Susan Updegrove; water bottles, clothes, and purses from Lyn Bonzi; baby clothes and toiletries from Lisa Harrell; rugs for small baby from Lygia Smidt and Margie Noble-Englund; Christmas coats from Natalie Schaefer, Tessa Cain, and Connie Buffa; gift card from Marcie Lindvall; crib mattress, sheets, and baby bottles from Fran Harrell; food sorting for local students by Carol Tickner, Lainie Wachter, Kitty Price, and Andrea DeVitt; boys’ clothes from Jennifer Stokes; girls’ clothes and shoes from Marcie Lindvall; new tandem stroller for newborn twin girls from Vanessa Fujimoto; toiletries from Jayne Auchterone delivered to Prado by Linda Holland; formula from Elaine Stewart; travel bags for Family Care Network children from Linda Bishop; dolls to Family Care Network children from Jackie Miller; port-a-crib for homeless baby from Cathy LeMoine; bike for a mom’s transportation from Cindy Cole; baby clothes from Marla Lee Eaton, Kathleen Perez, Madeline Stevenson and Kitty Rice; newborn blankets, bouncers, monitor and toys from Lynda Pepper; volunteers for respite care – Carol Astaire, Ann Smith, Janet Swanson; Thanksgiving Dinner preparation by Judy Riener; wipes for C.L. Smith delivered by Judy Riener; Thanksgiving dinner for single father and his 4 children cooked and delivered by Genevieve Lewis and her friends; children’s clothes from Judy RIener; preemie girls clothes from Kristi Balzer; coats and clothing from Lainie Wachter; coats from Judy Riener; bike from Marla Lee and Robert Eaton and helmet and bike lock from Linda Wilbert – referral from Martha Lewis, Nipomo High; bike from Judy Hiltbrand to high school student; Christmas tree stands from Ginny Kenny, Judy Riener, Lois Crotser, and Hospice Partners Hope Chest to families at Laguna;  stroller and swing from Tania Arnold with delivery by Pat Cano; stroller for child with cerebral palsy from Monica Carinio; boy clothes, bouncer, and carrier from Dianne Weatherford; Christmas Day dinner for father and his two sons from Linda Bishop;  Christmas Eve dinner for homeless family from Jennifer, Scott, Ryan, Jake, and Brandon Stokes;  Christmas presents for homeless girls from Rodessa Newton and her family and for the mom from Kat Tuculet; 2 nights hotel stay for homeless mother and her 4 daughters from Anonymous; Christmas Day dinner for homeless family from Linda Jankay; meal coupons for homeless family from Lainie Wachter; hand-knitted blankets from Mama Bears; gifts for homeless mom and her 8 and 14-year-old girls from Karen Morgan, Carol Devore, and Susan Updegrove; Christmas dinner for single mom and her daughters from Nicole and Brad Kyker; 2 nights hotel stay for homeless mom and her 2 daughters from Janet Dietz, Arlene Yost, and Elaine Gardiner; Christmas gifts to the DeGroot children from Diana Henderson and Rosemary Cleaves; newborn diapers from Sjany DeGroot; bike for woman to get to work from Barb and Art Deel and lock and helmet from Roberta Filadelphia; baby blankets, crib sheets, and baby shoes from Kathleen Deragon; port-a-crib, sheets, blankets and more from Sarah Rudd; coat from Dianne and Bill Weatherford; high chair and changing table pad from Barb Wright; girls’ clothes, blankets, and toys from Corrine Furnice:  port-a-crib from Helma Smulders.  Total December 31, 2010 - $3,896.31

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, 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 Deel, 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 September 30, 2010 - $7,408.55.  Mary Parker, Diana Foch, Julie rJudy Williamson, Naomi Blakely, Wendy Daly, Jeanne Dorn, Kathy Long, Ros Mcquade, Lyn Bonzi, Helma Smulders, Rosemary Cleaves, Marilyn Banducci, Sally Equinoa, Nan Williamson, Judy Riener; donations in memory of Bob McQuade from Jack Fraider, Lola Friedmann, Mildred Fraider, and Sandy Amborn; Diane Wettlaufer, Florence Simon, Stephanie Coray, Ingrid Kelly, California Scenic Coast Doll Club; Jackie Heitman, Debbie Bennett, Carol Astaire, Kathleen Perez, Candace Guldeman, Patricia Streng, Candyce Espinoza, Nell Quijano, Lynn DeLeo, Lola Zybura, Kathryn Forenza, Betty Symons, Virginia Kenny, Arlene Versaw, Phyllis Bettencourt, Nancy Gerrish, KeMay Eoyang, Miriam Shah, Star Anton, Sue Tsao, Cathy Hughes, Nancy Shearer, Mona Tucker, Sally Delgado, Marla Eaton, Rosemary Cleaves, Diana Henderson, Linda Blonsley, Madeline Stevenson, Diane Wettlaufer, Elaine Gardiner, Vickie Rabourn, Jean Gomes, Joanna Hamburg, L. June Hamburg, Nola Hines, Atascadero Community Band, Kitty Rice, Carol Devore, Helen Salerno, Mary Parker, Carol Tickner, Lynette Branch, Jim and Wendy Daly, Central Coast Chapter of the Womens Council of Realtors, Fred and Yvonne Hampton, Lois Crotser, Roberta and Frank Kassak, Ann Gough, Elaine Gardner, Janet Dietz, Roger and Linda Bishop in memory of Pete Dorn, Steve Fraider in memory of  Bob McQuade, Diane Wettlaufer, San Luis Obispo Country Club Women, Carol Astaire, for Oliver from Carol Astaire, Cross Speech & Language Center – Elam Family, Minke Winklerprins, Janet Holland in honor of Nora Gallison, Leslie Siembieda, Marti Lindholm, Terry Bothwell, Anonymous, Karen Muschenetz, Sally Equinoa, Shanti Gooden to honor Marylou Gooden, and Martha Chivens.  Total December 31, 2010 - $12,881.64.