Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

I think we have enough of a BIG GROUP and enough big hearts amongst us
to do something good...

Does anyone wanna get together and do something for a group home/nursing home/women's shelter/Childrens Hospital?

Would we have to "call ourselves" something. We cant just say we're a crazy "bunch" walking the streets and wanting to barge in and give out toys...

Im in the midst of planning something through my moms club, but we can also do something as the bonded group that we are too!
A name for ourselves? Ideas? Is this "legit" to do? Hey we're a bunch of volunteers willing and able, who would deny/reject that?

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why dont we go sing at the nursing home you posted pics of or something? I'd be interested
what do you want to do? lets go caroling

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I would love to do this...count me in...I'll put on my thinking cap too

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Anna - that is a great idea - we are full of cheer to share!

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anna- why dont you FM ron and liz, they are nice people! LOL and may want to back us to make us legit

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Let me know when and where.

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Would love to participate...I don't sing so I would prefer something that doesn't involve that. Trust me - you all don't want to hear me "sing".

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I think something interactive, games, little token gifts like maybe coffee mugs with candy or something they would make use of and like.(if we choose a nursing home).

Of course we can add Christmas songs to the activities just to lift their spirits.

So what locations are we all in? Im in Suffolk, I know theres several Nassau gals, Tammy?


I know theres a childrens cancer center in Levittown (Haveaheart). We can do that AND a nursing home? (Iget on a kick when I think of these things)

How can we raise money to buy the toys/gifts/refreshments?

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I'm in Amityville

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we let LIW do the fundraising! they can do a post and collect the checks ha ha
maybe they will and we can all buy a small toy
Im in nassau/levittown
where is havaheart? Never heard of it

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there is a senior center/nursing home off 135 on seaman neck road in seaford that we used to sing at when I was in HS

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Count me in...but not for singing. I don't want to make the children cry.

I'm in Queens, but work in Nassau, so either one is good for me. Suffolk is a little rough for me, depending on how far out.

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tammy, levittown

haveaheartcharity.org

or theres also the childrens hospital at LIJ

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Definately count me in too help in any way!

edited to say somewhere in Nasau would be great if that's possible.

Message edited 11/6/2003 1:38:43 PM.

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Im great a few of you are interested.
We need to get a solid head count and commitment before we know how much we can tackle. It will REALLY depend on how many of us there are, and what we plan to do.

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What a wonderful idea!!

Anna, you have such a big heart

Count me in!!!!!

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LIST SO FAR:

· Me
· LisaW
· TammyJill
· Nj42305
· NYLisa
· Cp0329
· Jannshari
· Jennbaby
· Xelindrya
· Casg
· Wacky
· Nanjoe
· CIMINOK
Shannon326
JennRenee


If everyone is truly committed, this should turn out great!
Please FM me or reply here if you are interested. It will most likely be in Nassau, since its a good mid-point for everyone.

IM SO EXCITED !!!


Lets start brainstorming activity ideas...

Message edited 11/7/2003 8:23:30 AM.

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One idea is to do like a big sister thing for a day/afternoon/evening with children in need (if we decide to go this route). We could incorporate our holiday theme into making decorations with them, reading them holiday stories, etc. Not sure of what kind of clearance we would need so that whichever charity we work with knows we are not crazies...just brides with big hearts.

I'm so excited!

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Anna whatever is good for me, weeknights after 5 and weekends are ok

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Any of you girls hear of Oriental Trading Company? They send me their brochure at work and I'm flipping through it and see all these great "kiddie" craft kits at an unbelievably low price (b/c its in bulk). They have a Website ...www.orientaltrading.com

Again, this would apply to my holiday craft making suggestion with kids idea...


Just brainstorming

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nj, great idea about oriental trading!!
maybe we can make them little gift bags instead of toys, to keep our costs down...
I'll find out about what items would be best for these children. their ages, what types of activities they like, etc.

now, how to raise the money?
chip in ourselves? or ask for donations from our communities? I think lots of companies might give a few bucks.. but then theres the "Who to make the check out to"...

Message edited 11/6/2003 4:15:21 PM.

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Count me in girls!!!! What a great idea. I am up for anything!!!

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UPDATE:

Got a call from Haveaheart.
They are a small nonprofit company. They raise money for families with ill children.
They dont have the children at their location, they simply send funds to the families.

I REALLY want to do something FOR and WITH the children. I asked her what hospitals they are at, and she said various hospitals all over.

Anyone have other suggestions of places where the children might be? I will call one or 2 hospitals to see what their policies and guidelines are.

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What about an orphanage? I only know of the one in the Setauket area - Flower something?? I'm having a brain fart, sorry. We used to go there as a family when I was young - to donate toys and clothing and such.

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I believe the charity you are mentioning is Little Flower Children's Services in Wading River. My Kiwanis club runs arts and crafts afternoons for the 8-15 year old boys and girls there on a regular basis. FM me if you would like the contact information.