What You Have Shared February 17 - April 10

 

February 20: Computer for 52-year-old woman to work at home and communicate with her lawyer. She has sustained permanent brain injuries from an abusive spouse. Referral: Patricia Reading, speech pathologist, ARC Physical Therapy, North County ($500) 1028

February 20: Emergency dental treatment for 9-year-old boy. Referral: Elizabeth/Dr Tran ($273.24) 1029

February 22: Dental care for 2-year-old boy with 12 areas of bottle decay. Referral: Nina Chavez, Dr. Walker ($50) 1030

February 22: Dental exam and cleaning for South County little girl. Referral: Elizabeth Doll, Dr. Tran ($110) 1031

February 23: Gas and food for Cuesta mother of 2 who has recently left an abusive relationship. She is doing well in school and is transporting her children to counseling in South County regularly. Referral: Andrea Devitt, Cuesta College counselor ($400) 1032 and 1033

February 24: Vehicle repair for single mother of 3 who has left her very abusive husband. Referral: Lisa Martinez, San Luis Obispo Women’s Shelter ($300) 1034

February 24: RTA passes for 2 clients to get to counseling sessions from outskirts of the county. Referral: Jane Pomeroy, SARP and purchase by Beverly Cohen, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee ($120) 1035

February 24: Shoes and socks for 2-year-old and 8-month old living with their siblings and special needs mom in a campground. Referral: PHN, South County and shopping by Beverly Cohen, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee, with special pricing from PayLess ($13.57) 1036

February 28: Partial funeral payment for 6-month-old boy. Referral: Dorothy Irwin, Department of Social Services, North County ($500) 1037

February 28: Roller bag for young woman to transport her belongings. Referral: Tanya Winje and Julie Wilson, Family Care Network, and shopping by Beverly Cohen

March 2: Eye care for young boy in struggling family. Referral: Optometric Care Associates, Gateway patient, North County ($100) 1039

March 2: Dental care and 3 fillings for pregnant woman with limited funds. Referral: Elizabeth Doll, Central Coast Dental ($115.83) 1040

March 2: Water bill payment for mother of 4 small children whose husband left her without paying. Referral: Courtney, Cambria Community Services District ($338.58) 1041

March 2: Gas and food for Cuesta student with medical and learning struggles who is working hard, supporting himself and his mom who has cancer, and maintaining a strong GPA. Referral: Andrea Devitt, Cuesta College counselor ($350) 1042

March 5: Required baseball equipment for young teen. Referral: Shelley Benson, San Luis Obispo High ($60.50) 1043

March 5: Food for Laguna Backpack Program. Shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($21.70) 1044

March 5: Crib and mattress for infant twin girl. Referral: PHN, North County, and research by Beverly Cohen, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee, and shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($225.20) 1045

March 5: Dental treatment and sealant for young boy. Referral: Elizabeth Doll/Dr. Tran ($89.72) 1046

March: 6: Diapers for babies in 3 families. Referral: PHN, Coast ($93.68) 1047

March 7: Birth certificate of a child of a mother in a domestic violence situation. Referral: PHN, South County ($21) 1048

March 7: Clothes for baby boy and toddler girl. Referral: PHN, North County, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser ($96.07) 1038

March 7: High chair and port-a-crib for 11-month-old in North County. Referral: Marissa Lomeli, CAPSLO, and shopping by Lois Crotser and Roberta Kassak ($30) 1038

March 7: Beds for children in a family of 7 who have been sleeping on a couch. Referral: Dot Stauble, CAPSLO, South County ($406.05) 1049

March 7: Partial payment for dental treatment for 3-year-old’s 6 cavities. Referral: Nina Chavez/Dr. Walker ($50) 1050

March 11: Food and gas for woman who has lost her job and is preparing to move to be with family. Referral: Monica Lara, LINK, Coast ($200) 1051

March 11: Food and gas for mother of 2 teens who is out of work after being seriously injured on the job. Referral: Monica Lara, LINK, Coast ($300) 1052

March 12: Rent payment for abuse victim moving into a rented room. Referral: Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter ($400) 1053

March 12: Lenses for new mom’s glasses. Referral: PHN, First Time Mothers Program, North County ($129) 1054

March 13: Partial payment for hearing aid for little girl in hardworking, appreciative family. Advanced Hearing Aid Center reduced the price significantly. Referral: Maureen McGee, nurse, San Luis Coastal Schools ($500) 1055

March 14: Dental treatment for a little girl. Referral: Elizabeth Doll/Dr. Tran ($110) 1056

March 15: Partial payment for oral surgery for C. L. Smith Elementary girl. Referral: Maribel Chavez, counselor, San Luis Coastal ($100) 1057

March 19: Food for Laguna Backpack Program. Shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($41.14) 1059

March 19: Gas and motel costs for family of 15-year-old boy to travel to UCLA on March 20 for cardio-thoracic surgery for severe health situation. Referral: Dr. Rene Bravo and evening delivery and special help from Lois and Chuck Crotser ($473.93) 1038

March 20: Application fee for abuse victim to apply for low-income apartment with People’s Self-Help Housing. Referral: Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter ($25) 1060

March 20: Deposit to send 11th grade special needs boy on Coast to diabetes camp. Boy is non-compliant in dealing with his disease and suffers depression. Hard-working parents are building a home with People’s Self-Help Housing. Referral: Margaret Kerro and Jayne Devencenzi, San Luis Coastal Schools ($150) 1061

March 21: Rolling suitcase for woman made homeless after fleeing an attacker. Referral: Kristy McCray, SARP, and shopping by Lois Crotser and Roberta Kassak ($75.39) 1066

March 22: Diapers for newborn. Referral: PHN ($32.30) 1062

March 22: Treatment for pregnant woman who has 7 cavities. Referral: Elizabeth Doll/Dr. Tran ($279.18) 1063

March 23: Water bill payment for single father of 2 teens to prevent shut off today. Referral: Belinda Benassi and Amanda Brown, County social workers, North County ($157.38) 1064

March 23: Payment for 180 gallons of propane for 53-year-old woman in Paso Robles. Referral: Belinda Benassi and Eva Cheek, County social workers ($400) 1065

March 23: Crib linens for 2 babies being reunited with parents. Referral: Louise Tobin, County social worker, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser, with special pricing from Target San Luis ($63.93) 1066

March 23: Crib mattress for baby being reunited with parents after being in foster care; crib donated by Kate Mavis. Child is being reunited with parents after being in foster care. Referral: Louise Tobin, County social worker, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser ($86.19) 1066

March 23: Booster high chair for young baby. Referral: PHN, First Time Mothers Program, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser ($24.23) 1066

March 23: Stroller with attached car seat for child of parents who use the bus as transportation. Referral: Louise Tobin, County social worker, and shopping by Roberta Kassak and Lois Crotser ($200) 1066

March 23: Emergency glucose strips for diabetic teen special needs student whose mother has come upon financial hardship due to surgery and loss of child support after her ex-husband’s recent death. A mix-up with Medi-cal/SSI has left the child without health care coverage in the short term. Referral: Cheryl Caruso, nurse, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education ($129.99) 1067

March 27: Emergency dental treatment for teen boy in pain. Referral: Lori Duffy, nurse, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education ($441.51) 1068

March 27: Month’s worth of medication for a boy in a family waiting for Medical benefits to be approved. Gas card for his father to go to a job interview. Referral: Erin Holmes, County social worker ($65.80 and $50) 1069 and 1071

March 27: Emergency medication for elderly woman with double pneumonia. Referral: Esther Castillo, CAPSLO ($19.60) 1070

March 28: Diapers for toddler in needy family. Referral: PHN, South County ($60.30) 1072

March 28: Car seats for toddlers of 2 single moms. Referral: Marissa Lomeli, CAPSLO, and shopping by Lois and Chuck Crotser ($111.21) 1073

March 28: High chairs for 2 toddlers. Referral: PHNs and shopping by Lois and Chuck Crotser ($44.98) 1073

March 28: Pre-paid phone and minutes card for homeless family to keep connected to service providers. Referral: Erin Holmes, County social worker, and shopping by Lois and Chuck Crotser ($30.75) 1073

March 28: Toddler bed and mattress for young child. Referral: PHN, North County ($105) 1074

Donated from 2003 to March 31, 2012:                

$ 165,234.54

Donated 1st quarter, 2012:                                     

$    7,668.27

Needs filled 1st quarter:                                      

$   21,771.59

Balance March 31, 2012                                        

$    3,200.90

April 1: MRI for homeless woman. Referral: Doug Burgess, Community Health Care Centers of the Central Coast for the Homeless ($312) 1075

April 2: CBEST test fee to enable abuse victim to potentially be a substitute teacher. Referral: Lisa Martinez, San Luis Obispo Women’s Shelter ($105.95) 1076 and 1077

April 2: Shoes and socks for teen boy whose mom has no income. Referral: Belinda Benassi, County social worker ($100) 1078

April 3: Stroller for new baby and clothes for toddler. Referral: PHNs and shopping by Anne Appel ($)

April 4: Partial payment for after hospital care for bone marrow transplant patient. Referral: Dr. Palchak, office of cancer oncology ($300) 1079

April 5: Car seat for a struggling father’s 1-year-old. Referral: Mark Hanson, County social worker, and shopping by Anne Appel ($)

April 5: Car seat for newborn. Referral: PHN, North County and shopping by Anne Appel ($)

April 5: Dental exam, e-rays, cleaning, and extractionsfor 8-year-old with no insurance. Referral: Elizabeth Doll, Central Coast Dental ($400) 1080

April 5: Diapers and baby gate for young baby. Referral: PHN, First Time Mothers Program, San Luis, and shopping by Anne Appel ($32.30) 1081

April 6: Toddler slide and stroller. Referral: PHNs, San Luis and Coast ($25) 1082

April 10: Transportation support for a mother and her 5 children to return to their hometown now that their abuser has been arrested. Referral: Anabel Ramirez, North County Women’s Shelter ($200) 1083

Items Donated:  Baby sleepers from Marie Rosenwasser; washing of linens and bassinette by Helene Hamilton; onesies from Hospice Partners Hope Chest; children’s underwear from Lynn DeLeo; 3 high chairs from Marla and Bob Eaton; 1 high chair from Rosemary Cleaves; infant girl clothes from Joanna Harkins Gilbert; bouncer from Joanna Gilbert; baby blankets from Amber Gubler; high chair, crib, blankets and baby items from Kate Mavis; baby clothes from Helma Smulders; high chair and diapers from Sally Delgado; TV from Lisa Murray delivered by Linda Murray; VCR from Teana Fredeen; 2 strollers and 2 sleeping bags from Monica Carinio; 30 Easter baskets for children ages 6-10 from Soroptomists to families at the San Luis Women’s Shelter; furniture from Dave and Leah Dean to North County Women’s Shelter clients; diapers from Roberta Kassak; toiletries from Jayne Auchterlone delivered by Kat Tuculet to Grizzley Academy and Prado Day; diapers from Judy Riener; bike for homeless father of 3 from Jim Ellman; futon from Gerrie Rothermel to San Luis Obispo Women’s Shelter client; diapers from Mariam Alikhan: boosters from Elaine Stewart; children’s clothes from ALPHA via Pat Cano, and from Wendy Daly, Mariam Alikhan, and Helma Smulders. Total 1st Quarter:  $1,269.97  Children’s clothes from Alyce Crawford, Rosemary Cleaves, and Ann Palmer; toiletries from Jayne Auchterlone.

Funds Donated:  Nell Quijano, Rosemary Cleaves, Patricia Streng, Marina Borgstrom, Ruth Fleming, Diane McKeague, Mary Parker, Marcy Owens, Carol TIckner, Mary Sansone, Linda Bishop, Linda Murray, Debbie Bennett, Roy and Linda Rawlings, Melaleuca, Diane Wettlaufer, Ken and Judy Riener and their movie group, Phyllis Martinelli, Carol Astaire. Total 1st Quarter: $7,668.27   Mary Parker, Connie Buffa, Carol Tickner, Vicki Pennisi,  

Sharing Update for January through February 16

January 3:  Crib and mattress for teen mom raising a newborn in a teen center home.  Referral:  County Social Services and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($237.01)

January 3:  Underwear for mom who has no funds.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Carol Tickner ($40.72)

January 5:  Rugs in home with limited furniture to keep 12 and 24-month children off unsafe floors.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Carol Tickner ($68.27)

January 6:  Crib and mattress for mom whose 5-month-old is sleeping unsafely in a bassinet.  Referral:  Heather Senecal, counselor, San Luis Coastal, and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($237.91)

January 7:  3 AP test fees for the oldest child of a struggling mom of 3.  She is an honor student who is trying to reduce future college fees by reducing the number of college classes.  Referral:  Tim Sullivan, County Employment Resource Specialist ($171)

January 7:  Partial rent for South County cancer victim who is waiting for bone marrow transplant.  Referral:  Elaine Gardiner, Cancer Connection ($400)

January 7:  Prescribed, specialized, used wheelchair for permanently disabled man.  Full price new is $1,400.  Referral:  John Soderlund, County Employment Specialist ($500)

January 10:  Car seat and booster seat for 18-month-old and 4-year-old of single mom who has been working hard to get her children back with her.  Referral:  Julie Wilson, Family Care Network, and shopping and delivery by Carol Tickner ($73.81)

January 10:  Computer for 8-year-old boy living in the Atascadero Shelter purchased from the Exploration Station.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, Shelter Manager ($15)

January 10:  Gas cards for mom to take her son to Stanford for treatment of his brain cancer.  Referral:  Mary, Jack’s Helping Hand and purchase by Carol Tickner ($200)

January 11:  Glasses for a young girl whose parents are on limited income.  Gateway and Cecillia Merrill, CDHP ($60)

January 11:  7 AP tests for 2 sisters and 1 other student.  All the girls are                   paying part of the test fees.  Referral:  Chris Jones, Paso Robles High Assistant Principal ($329)

January 11:  Car seat for infant.  Referral:  PHN, North County and shopping by Carol Tickner ($96.44)

January 12:  Part payment of rental deposit; Paso family is making small deposit payments and full rent.  Referral:  Kayla Kerrigan, County Employment Specialist ($500)

January   Diapers for the toddler of a single mom.  Referral:  Kim Meyer and shopping by Carol Tickner ($39.86)

January 13:  Part rent for a family who has fallen behind in payment because of less work in December.  Referral:  John Soderlund, County Employment Resources, North County ($500)

January 13:  Part rent for a victim facing eviction today.  Referral:  Jeannette Page, SARP ($500)

January 13:  Washing machine for family of 8.  Mom is unemployed and Dad is only working part time.  Referral:  Alma Bernal, CAPSLO, South County and shopping by Carol Tickner and Alma; delivery and set up by Alma ($439.33)

January 16:  Gym shoes and socks for elementary student.  Referral:  Erin Schimke, teacher, San Luis Coastal, and delivery by Carol Tickner  ($63.02)

January 19:  Counseling sessions for abused woman with limited finances.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($200)

January 19:  Campsite rent, diapers, and wipes for a disabled mom and her children.  Referral:  Esther Castillo, CAPSLO, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($175 and $98.49)

January 20:  Gas card and prepaid cell phone for victim of domestic violence.  Phone is needed to keep in contact with detectives and district attorney.  Referral:  Erin Holmes, County social worker, and shopping by Sheila Kircher ($40.48)

January 23:  Bilingual counseling for mother of 3 who is suicidal, mother of 2 with post-partum depression, and older mother of 4 stressed from a difficult pregnancy, financial problems, and lack of support.  Referral:  Lisa Fraser, Child Abuse Prevention Council ($450)

January 24:  2 pair of shoes for sexual assault victim wearing ones too large.  Referral:  Kristy McCray, SARP, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($64.63)

January 24:  3 safety gates for children in 2 families.  Referral:  PHN, South County, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($63.54)

January 24:  Utility payment for family that received a 15-day shut off notice.  Referral:  Kayla Kerrigan, county resource specialist ($241.34)

January 26:  College textbooks for student starting Cuesta.  Referral:  Cecilia Merrill, CHDP ($49.87)

January 26:  GED exam payment to improve single woman’s chance for employment.  Payment for parking at AHC.  Referral:  Esther Castillo, CAPSLO ($180)

January 26:  Part rent for woman working 2 jobs who has found an apartment to share.  Referral:  Lisa Murdoch ($300)

January 26:  Emergency shelter for woman assaulted at the homeless shelter; her perpetrator is still free.  She will have housing starting the 1^st..  Referral:  Jane Pomeroy, SARP, and payment delivery by Roberta Filadelfia ($330.12)

January 26:  Water bill payment for cancer victim financially struggling.  Referral:  Michelle Ellis, nurse, Hearst Cancer Resource Center ($97.47)

January 26:  Diapers for toddler of single mom.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($39.86)

January 25:  Toys and clothes for 3-year-old girl in struggling family.  Referral: PHN, South County, shopping by Carol Tickner, and store credit from Merry-Go-Round

January 26:  Stroller, high chair, port-a-crib, clothes, and car seat for baby due in February.  Referral:  Karen Arrona, social worker, San Luis County, shopping by Carol Tickner, and store credit from Merry-Go-Round ($96.54)

January 26:  Partial payment for propane for family who has run out.  Referral:  Eva Cheek, County Employment Resource Specialist  ($500)

January 30:  Train tickets and motel costs for South County young dad and his wife to go to UCSF for brain surgery after his having unexpected seizure while driving.  Referral:  Pat Blackwell, County Resource Specialist ($500)

January 30:  Dental surgeries for a 4-year-old with an infection, and a 4-year-old boy needing surgery.  Referral:  Nina, Dr. Walker’s office ($150)

January 30: Microwave, small refrigerator, baby clothes, diapers, and water for disabled mother and new infant who are living in one room of a trailer in a remote part of the county.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($239.18 and $15.06)

February 1:  Inhaler and heart medication co-payment for 67-year-old living on a few dollars over the monthly limit to qualify for support.  Referral:  Tim Sullivan, County Employment Specialist ($415)

February 2:  Part rent for single mom with 2 children under age 3.  She has gotten a 2^nd job, but has not yet received her 1^st paycheck.  Referral:  Linda Klintworth, Department of Social Services ($250)

February 2:  Part health insurance payment for mother of 2 who is having weekly chemo and is not able to continue her job at with San Luis Obispo County Office of Education.  ($500)

February 3: Used stacking washer/dryer for family with 3-year-old daughter with Cerebral Palsy who relies completely on a G-tube for feeding, but parents are committed to training her for oral feeding, which means lots of laundry that gets mildewed by the time they get to the laundry-mat.  ($500)

February 5:  3 nights motel stay for abused woman.  Referral:   Jane Pomeroy, SARP and purchase by Sheila Kircher ($165.06)

February 7:  Baby carrier for homeless mom to carry her infant.  Referral:  PHN, North County, and shopping by Bev Cohen for Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee with delivery by Roberta Filadelfia ($15)

February 7:  Dental surgery for toddler with an abscess.  Referral:  Nina, Dr. Walker ($50)

February 8:  Diapers for a newborn.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Beverly Cohen, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee ($21.54)

February 8:  Shoes for 2 little girls, and baby wipes for several families.  Referral:  Kim Meyer, CAP-SLO volunteer, and PHN, and purchase by Vivian Levy, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee ($68.07)

February 8:  Track shoes for high school student whose family has limited funds.  Referral:  Heather Senecal, San Luis Obispo High ($65)

February 9:  Food for Laguna Middle School Backpack Program.  Shopping by Nan Tarpinian ($35.64)

February 9:  Excersaucer to allow baby of mom with cerebral palsy to be upright without her mom having to carry her too much.  Referral:  PHN, South County ($39.96)

February 9:  Baby swing for extremely fussy infant.  Referral:  PHN, Coast ($55)

February 9:  Lab testing for cancer for a young girl.  Referral:  CHDP ($208)

February 10:  Dental lab costs for a woman in need; the dentist is donating his services.  Referral:  Linda Odell, Department of Social Services ($400)

February 10:  Auto repair, new exhaust manifold, for woman to get to her job doing elderly care in Santa Maria.  Referral:  Todd Vargues, Department of Social Services ($461.13)

February 10:  Extensive dental work for meth mouth for a woman who has been clean for 2 years and graduated from a sober living home.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis ($114.10)

February 10:  Bassinet for newborn; home is too small for a port-a-crib.  Referral:  PHN, San Luis and shopping by Vivian Levy, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee ($20)

February 14:  RTA bus passes for mother and 3 sons.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter, and shopping by Vivian Levy, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee  ($120)

February 14:  6 fillings and 3 sealants for pregnant 17-year-old mother of a 1-year-old.  Elizabeth, Dr. Tran ($341.55)

February 14:  Small child with 6 cavities; mother is paying part.  Referral:  Nina, Dr. Walker ($50)

February 14:  Floor play mat for young baby.  Referral:  PHN, First Time Mother’s Program, San Luis, and shopping by Vivian Levy, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee ($48.49)

February 14:  2 space heaters for family living in a trailer and detached building with no heat; play mat for baby.  Referral:  PHN First Time Mother’s Program, San Luis, and shopping by Vivian Levy, Congregation Beth David Social Action Committee; price discount from Miner’s, San Luis ($63.98)

February 16:  Gas cards for woman to get to work.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, North County Women’s Shelter ($150)

February 16:  5 AP Test fees for Nipomo High student whose family is working hard but has limited funds.  The boy’s grade average is 3.66.  Referral:  Esther Castillo, CAPSLO ($250)

Items donated:  Toaster oven from Jen Melton; quilt cutter from Gerrie Rothermel and quilt cutting mat from Alyce Crawford, quilt fabric from Karen Morgan, Alyce Crawford, Carol Astaire, Luci Martin and Marilyn Fuller, for a mom wanting to make quilts for her babies; cards for South County students’ art projects from Lynn De Leo, Rosemary Cleaves; boy clothes, fabric, and sewing machine from Cici Wynn; a huge bounty of toiletries from Jayne Auchterlone delivered to Grizzly Academy and the Homeless Shelter by Kat Tuculet;  double stroller from Pat De Clark delivered to mother in North County by Meg and Don Swearingen; children’s clothes to Merry-Go-Round for Womenade credit from Rose Fowler; items to Prado from Carol Stern; baby boy clothes from Helma Smulders, Ann Smith, and Carol Tickner; power strip and water to make formula from Carol Tickner; port-a-crib from Jutta Jacobs; 2 port-a-cribs and an exersaucer donated by Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich; baby play table from Arlene Versaw: 2 cases of diapers from Kemay Eoyang; toiletries; 3-6 month girl clothes from Joanna Gilbert; towels and linens from Linda Booker,

Funds donated:  Ellen Harper in memory of Jim Daly, Dana Easton, Leslie Siembieda, Anonymous, Barbara King, Pat and Raul Cano in memory of Jim Daly, Linda and Peter Jankay in memory of Jim Daly, Carol and Fred Astaire in memory of Jim Daly, Carol Astaire, Tess Mathews, Frank and Sandy Richardson in memory of Jim Daly, Marcie and John Lindvall in memory of Jim Daly, Nancy Elam, Barbara Neuman, Diane Wettlaufer, Barbara King, Meg and Don Swearingen, Sally Equinoa, Kitty Rice, Ros McQuade, Diana Foch, Judy Williamson, Marilyn Fuller, Jayne Devencenzi, Nancy Hurd, Ken and Judy Riener in memory of Jim Daly, Judy Riener, Naomi Blakely, Kathy Hannula, Jeanne Dorn, Wendy Daly, Tess Mathews, Marylou Gooden, Francine Johnston, Julie Schultz, Mary Parker, Kathy Long, Lola Zybura, Diana Henderson, Rosemary Cleaves, Ginny Kenny, Candyce Espinoza, Phyllis Bettencourt, Nancy Shearer, Lori Sonnabend, Joy Pickell, Cathy Hughes, Carla Haynie, Elizabeth Miller, Janice Chagoya, Sharynn Chirpich, Julie Silva, Kathy Forenza, Betty Symons, Sharon Hanley, Lynn Heinrich, Lynn De Leo, Arlene Versaw, Marla Eaton, Madeline Stevenson, Susan Demma, Joann Stevens, Julie Wilson, Judy Eisenhard, Christina Doherty, Melanie Smith, Royann Garges, Candace Guldeman, Kathleen Dautremont, Christine Beckwith, Jean Solwick Miranda, Ursula Bishop in the names of Mathew and Mollie Equinoa, Lisa Wearda on behalf of Marylou Gooden, Diane Wettlaufer, Leona Sullivan, Bonnie Brinton for Laguna Backpack Program, Jacquelyn Miller, Joy Tuman, Anne Tiber, Libbie Agran, Susan Hood, Bonnie Heikes, Elizabeth Curren, Jeannette Powles, Maribeth Peterson, Evelyn Ruehr, Darlene Krouse, Carol Devore,

December Sharing

Look What You Shared in Just December!
Special thanks to Susan Updegrove who spent hours and miles helping those in need in our county in December!

December 2: Electricity payment for Cambria family whose father lost his job and mom works part time. Referral: Cecilia Merrill, CDHP ($162.47)
December 2: Gas bill payment to prevent shut off for parents and 2 young children. The mom lost her job and the dad's hours have been cut. Referral: PHN, South County ($162)
December 2: Car insurance reinstatement for man who just lost his job. Referral: County Resource Specialist ($72)
December 2: Partial rent for single mother of 3 who got behind in payments when she was off work dealing with cancer. Referral: County Resource Specialist ($500)
December 5: Food for Laguna Middle School Backpack Program. Shopping by Nan Tarpinian ($30.08)
December 5: Partial rent payment for family that has just accepted foster placement of nieces and nephews; since placement, the uncle has been diagnosed with heart failure and cancer. Referral: Angela Barakat, San Luis Child Development Center ($500)
December 6: Partial rent for a family of 7. The mother works, but the father has not been able to find employment. Referral: John Soderlund, Department of Social Services ($500)
December 6: Back utility payments to reinstate power for working mother of 4. Referral: Department of Social Services ($402.79)
December 7: Food and diapers for 3 mothers and their young children. Referral: PHN, North County, delivered by Arya Jones ($300 and $145.30)
December 8: Gas card for single abused mom to get to work. Referral: Lisa Nosal, SARP ($100)
December 8: Crib and swing for 2 young babies. Referral: PHNs, Coast, and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($177.79)
December 9: Car seat for young child currently riding unsafely. Referral: Chenoa Wilkerson, County Social Services, and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($168.16)
December 13: Appointment and lab work for young girl being watched for cancer. Referral: Cecilia Merrill, CHDP ($115)
December 15: Water and electricity payment to prevent shut-off to family with children. Referral: County Resource Specialist, San Luis ($131.24 and $131)
December 15: Stroller for new mom to use for appointments and shopping. Referral: PHN, North County and super shopping by Susan Updegrove ($5)
December 15: Bed for struggling family sleeping on the floor. Referral: Marylou Gooden, principal, Los Ranchos Elementary and shopping by Marylou and Susan Updegrove ($37.71)
December 15: Car and utility payments for struggling family. Referral: Angela Barakat, SLCDC ($324.00 and $93.42)
December 15: Partial rent for family with 2 daughters; father is now on unemployment. Referral: County Employment Resource Specialist ($500)
December 15: Gas cards and laundry quarters for Marine Veteran and his family. Referral: Angela Barakat, San Luis Child Development Center ($120)
December 15: Part rent to prevent mom of 1-year-old from losing her housing. Referral: Social worker, North County ($500)
December 15: Counseling for 3 women: one who miscarried, one with panic attacks, and one suffering severe post-partum depression. Referral: Lisa Fraser, CAP-SLO ($250)
December 16: Gas cards for single mom of 3 unable to work because she needs to stay with her young son who is fighting cancer at Lucille Packard Hospital, Stanford; another teen son died recently. Referral: County Child Welfare Service, North County ($100)
December 16: Gas cards and diapers for mother of 4, a cancer victim who is separated from her husband who lost his job. She is unable to work and is waiting to have her 3rd surgery. Also, warm jacket for the mom, toys and gift cards for her children. Referral: Monica Lara, LINK, Coast, and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($100, $297.39, and $32.30)
December 16: Water payment to prevent immediate shut off for struggling woman. Referral: County Employment Resource Specialist ($140.52)
December 16: Gift card for mother of 4 who is separated from her husband and has had her hours reduced to part-time. Referral: Monica Lara, LINK, Coast and purchase by Susan Updegrove ($200)
December 16: Gift card for single mom of 4 children who just came out of the Women's Shelter in North County. Referral: Monica Lara, LINK, Coast and purchase by Susan Updegrove ($200)
December 20: Food for Laguna Middle School Backpack Program. Shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($69.10)
December 20: Crib, car seat, and stroller for North County family moving to their own place and getting their 1-year-old back from foster care. Referral: County social worker and shopping and delivery by Roberta Filadelfia ($339.60)
December 20: Clothes for 9-month-old boy. Referral: PHN, San Luis and cost reduction by Merry-Go-Round ($32.86)
December 20: Pre-existing insurance payment for man preparing for a bone marrow transplant; he is unable to work. Referral: Elaina Weiss, LCSW, Dr Palchak's office of Cancer Oncology ($500)
December 20: Car seat for new infant. Referral: PHN, North County; purchase and delivery by Julie Jones ($82)
December 20: Two week's motel for mother and her 3 and 4-year-old boys (1 is diabetic). Mom is due to have a baby girl on the 28th. Referral: Janice Sykes, County social worker ($540)
December 21: Water bill payment for woman who had her water shut off after a busted pipe and extra costs. Referral: Amanda Brown, County Resource Specialist ($264.10)
December 22: Part rent and utilities payments for mom with cancer. Referral: Monica Lara, LINK, Coast ($200, $59.83, $19.56, $120.47, $23.06)
December 22: Medical payments for mother and her two daughters who are suffering with Lyme disease. Referral: Julie Schultz ($500)

December 22: RTA month pass for mother of 2 and human trafficking victim to get to therapy sessions. Referral: County social worker, Paso Robles ($40)
December 23: Rental deposit to allow a single mom and her child to move to a safe place. Referral: Kayla Kerrigan, County Resource Specialist ($500)
December 23: Food for father and his young son. Additional support from Linda Jankay, Jennifer Stokes, and Wendy Daly ($25)
December 23: Diapers and wipes for new baby. Referral: PHN, South County ($28.03)
December 23: Gifts for twin 12-year-old girls whose parent was just incarcerated, and made no plans for the children's Christmas gifts. Referral: PHN, and additional support from Linda Jankay and Wendy Daly ($25)
December 28: Utility payment for elderly woman with health issues. Referral: Sharon, Coast ($169.70)
December 29: Car seat for 2-year-old being returned home to her father. Referral: Barbara Turk, Count Social Services ($53.86)
December 30: Replacement stroller for baby whose stroller was lost in a car fire. Referral: Julie Wilson, Family Care Network and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($63.02)
December 30: Foam bed topper for woman suffering from Lupus and Dystopia. Referral: Elaine Gardiner, Cancer Connections; shopping and delivery by Susan Updegrove. ($149.22)
December 30: Toys to encourage a 9-month overweight baby to move. Referral: PHN, San Luis, and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($18.31, $8.08)
December 30: Swing for young baby. Referral: PHN, San Luis ($30.17)
December 31: Medical payments for woman fighting cancer. Referral: Lisa Simon ($200)
Donated Items and Funds
ITEMS:  Dollhouse from Teana and Karley Fredeen; boy clothes from Cici Wynn; 2 child safety gates from Lois and Chuck Crotser; toddler bed from Elizabeth Seymour; port-a-crib from Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich to replace bed bug infested one; toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, floss from Phyllis Martinelli, Marylou Gooden, Linda Jankay, and more for Community School - San Luis Obispo; crib mattress from Pat Cano with delivery by Monica Carinio; stroller, high chair, port-a-crib from Joy and Jesse Sostrin; port-a-crib from Cici Wynn; Tim Kubinski and Marcie Lindvall coordinated giving holiday turkeys to families at Family Care Network, Child Development Center, San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter, and those cared for by Public Health Nurses - deliveries by John and Marcie Lindvall, Linda and Peter Jankay and Linda and Roger Bishop; backpack from Engle & Associates Insurance; infant boy clothes, crib sheets, port-a-crib, stroller, and toys from Jeannie Goshgarian; queen bed from Erin Schimke delivered by Meg and Don Swearingen and Mladen Bladov; infant girl clothes from Joannah Gilbert; for young people at Family Care Network delivered by Marcie Lindvall: iron from Christine Gibbins, 4 backpacks from Sharon Hanley, towels from Loretta Sonnabend, dishes from Mariam Shah, hamper, sheets, and pillowcases from Phyllis Bettencourt, sheets, pillowcases, linens, towels, and toiletries from Madeline Stevenson, cleaning and laundry supplies from Lynn De Leo, laundry basket and supplies from Mariam Shah, and more; can openers for families receiving food at Dana and Nipomo elementary schools from Linda Bishop, Elaine Gardiner, Sally Equinoa, Mariam Shah, Lynn De Leo, 6and many more with delivery by Phyllis Bettencourt; baby girl clothes from Mariam Shah; high chairs from Nell Quijano and Ginny Kenny; Thanksgiving meals from Pam McKiernan, Hospice Partners, Hope Chest for families in need at Los Ranchos, delivered by Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich to families in need at Los Ranchos Elementary; children's play kitchen, highchair and doll bed from Jesse and Joy Sostrin and daughter; infant girl clothes and toys from Corinne Furnice and her granddaughter; Santa for the San Luis Shelter from Cindy Blankenburg and the Nipomo Kiwanis; 2 sofas to San Luis Women's Shelter from Helen Powell; 2 boys' jackets from Heather Minnoch; bike and scooter from Jesse and Joy Sostrin; cooking oil, hams, and turkeys for families at Dana Elementary from; queen bed to San Luis Women's Shelter from Robert McKee; toys from Mercedes Swem; children's clothes from Helma Smulders; baby clothes from Diana Foch; high chair from Diana Henderson; high chair from Marla Eaton; toys and clothes from Julie Jones; baby clothes from Heather Equinoa; bed linens from Marylou Gooden; jogging stroller from the Chirpichs; blankets and homemade quilts from Barbara Pineda and Carol Lockwood; diapers, wipes, baby clothes, and socks from Nora Dolan and the Avila Bay Club Tennis "B" Team; student-made blankets from San Luis Obispo High School ASB to families at San Luis Obispo Child Development Center; holiday gifts to the DeGroot children from Rosemary Cleaves and Diana Henderson delivered by Julie Jones; holiday presents for a family purchased by staff at Payless Shoes and facilitated by Lainie Wachter; from the amazing South County Womenade friends-15 bottles of vegetable oil for moms to use to make and sell tamales to help their families over the holidays; holiday gifts for a family from Paula and Ron Sigman; storage containers for family living in a motel that has been turned into a rental unit from Anonymous; holiday gifts for a family from Anonymous; toys from Jenifer Stokes; toys from C.L. Smith facilitated by Sandra Meredith and Marnie Greene; infant clothes from Helma Smulders; toys from Jennifer Stokes; diapers, wipes, children's socks and underwear and gloves, gas cards, blankets, and more from The Women's Network of San Luis Obispo; toys for young boy from Wendy Daly; toys from Jennifer Stokes; diapers and gifts from Linda Jankay; children's books and toys from Elaine Stewart; gas cards from Kat Tuculet; holiday cards for art projects in South County schools from Vanessa Fujimoto; food for Laguna's Backpack program from Vanessa Fujimoto.  Items donated from September 30 through December 31, 2011: $6,491.84.
FUNDS: Mary Parker, Marilyn Fuller, Mona Tucker, Barbara King, Scenic Coast Foundation, Darlene Krouse, Maria Elena Jarson in honor of Marylou Gooden, Marylou Gooden, Wendy Daly, Sally Equinoa, Sara Cress, Helen Anderson, Barbara Evanish, Robin Letters, Linda Jankay, Andrea Waterbury, Naomi Blakely, Nan Tarpinian, Madeline Stevenson, Kathy Long, Don and Meg Swearingen, Nicole Pazdan, Jayne Engle Allen, Susan Coward, Tess Mathews, Elaine Gardiner, Diane Wettlaufer, Melaleuca, Debbie Bennett, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Bart and Maryalice Jones; Steve and Sheri Hauck, Marcie Lindvall, Mary Parker, Nan Williamson, Ros McQuade, Jill Councilman and Justin Vineyard & Winery, Jerry and Sharon Hanley, Janice Chagoya, Nell Quijano, Joy Pickell, Phyllis Bettencourt, Diana Henderson, Rosemary Cleaves, Gail Applegate, Madeline Stevenson, Cheryl Alikhan, Mariam Shah, Marla Eaton, Nancy Shearer, Christine Gibbens, Kitty Rice, Sally Delgado, Lynn De Leo, Loretta Sonnabend, Judith Carleson, Patricia Streng, Sue Tsao, Rosemary Cleaves, Donna Jeberjahn, Barbara King, Betty Symons, Sandy Amborn, Lola Zybura, Susan Polk in honor of Dana Easton, Linda Bishop, Kathi Pettersen, National Exchange Club of San Luis Obispo, Diane Wettlaufer, Candyce Espinoza, Kathi Greer, Pierre Palmer, Melaleuca, Sema Alptekin, Karen Muschenetz, Gail Sears, Lainie Wachter, Maribeth Peterson, Carol Devore, Ann Martel, Elizabeth Curren, Susan Hood, Marianita Borgstrom, Phyllis Martinelli, Carol Astaire, Jean Dyer, Mary Parker, Elaine Gardiner, Marcy Owens, Barbara King, Carol Tickner, Jill Councilman and Justin Vineyards and Winery, Janet Dietz, Central Coast Chapter of the Womens Council of Realtors, Naomi Blakely in remembrance of Elyse Ungar's father, Nancy Gertler, Linda Booker in honor of Vanessa Fujimoto, Kathy Hendricks, San Luis Obispo Association of Realtors, Ginny Kenny as a gift to Nipomo Book Club II, Su and Ping Tsao, Marilyn Banducci, Florence Simon, Virginia Austin, Georgie Arnold, Mary Theresa Baiamonte, Sue Benitez, Sandra Betterton, Sue Bettger, Jill Bolster-White, Vivian Borden, Wendy Bourdon, Melissa Bresnahan, Grenda Ernst, Judy Boyer, Donnie Bryan, E. Cabrera, Jane Carey, Edna Carr, Claudia Collier, Carol Conway, Mary Cornelius, Madonna Dailey, Niccola Dana, Alison Denlinger, Ross Eliot, Ruth Anne Ferreri, Phyllis Frank, Danielle Fried, Lory Griffith, Barbara Haas, Kathi Hanauer, Shirley Heim, Elizabeth Helgerson, Amelia Sherman, Karen Karner, Melanie Karp, Joyce Kling, Linda Kolach, Mandy Leastman, Wendy Lewis, Nanette Madding, Greg Malik, Maureen Marquis, Debbie Martin, Susan McCormick-Lilley, C. McDonald, Janice McKee, Holly Moen, Mary Morrison, Regina Neel, Lynelle Newitt-Hollarman, Eileen O'Grady, Cathie Orrick, Barbara Partridge, Kathleen Peterson, Joyce Rabellino, Clytee Ramsey, Patricia Reading, Jeanne Robbins, Dona Robertson, Irene Roselli, Joan Ryder, Debra Sanford, Susan Sawade, Heidi Sealy, Lynda Shoemaker, Jerri Walsh, Dianne Weatherford, Jan Wolff, Diane Wettlaufer, Morro Bay Presbyterian Church, Linda Selig Blonsley, Jo Ann Bissel, Melaleuca, Lisa Simon, Elsie Deitz, Darlene Krouse, Wendy Daly in memory of Jim Daly, Carol Bych, Tess Mathews, Karen Morgan, Kat Tuculet, Judy and John Schaefer, Janet Holland in honor of her mother - Nora Gallison, Barbara Blanke in honor of Susan Roberts, Mary Parker, Henry W. Bull Foundation. Total: December 31, 2011: $33,866.79.

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;