Urgent Request: PLEASE HELP if you can…
An officer friend of mine recently shared a situation with me that is weighing heavy on my heart and I feel moved to help in some way. I want to share what details I can with you all, in hopes that I might get a few others to assist me either in prayer, or donations.
There is a woman who has recently escaped a bad situation, she has 7 of her 9 children with her (ages 6 mos up to 20 yrs old), the other two are older and already out on their own. This family is homeless; they have been shuffled from homeless shelters locally (because our shelters do not prioritize children and in some cases will not take children over 12; but that is another frustration to deal with at another time). They currently have a vehicle and are now in a hotel room (they were able to get some assistance from Family Resource Center in Chippewa and from a Dunn County grant for battered women).
I told my officer friend I want to try to raise some additional funds (gift cards and or cash) to go towards gas, food, basic needs, so this family can “get on their feet” and find some stability. She and the older children have been working where they can find work.
If you feel moved to help me help them, you can bring in any donations or gift cards to me here at the studio over the next week…I will be handing them of to my friend, who can then get them to this family on December 1st.
(If you want to drop off gift cards next week just text me and/or drop them in my mailbox with a note).
REMINDER STUDIO IS CLOSED THANKSGIVING WEEK NOVEMBER 24-28
DECEMBER-Please confirm your training schedules with me if you have not already. Studio will be CLOSED on DECEMBER 25 & 26.
And if you or someone you know may be interested in my Peri- to Post- Menopause 4 Week Workshop, which starts on Tuesday Dec 2nd…4:45pm-5:45pm
I still have 4 open spots. Get a hold of me to RSVP…
If you are interested in this workshop but cannot make this first round let , me know…I hope to offer a repeat of this each month or at least every other month. So let me know if it is the day of week or time of day issue so I can try to offer it again.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I am THANKFUL for ALL of My Blessings, and that includes ALL of YOU who Give Me a sense of PURPOSE in Life! In Love & Light! Kim
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4 responses to “December Studio Updates & Urgent Request for Help…”
Kim,
I would love to attend the workshop the second time around. Also, Happy to drop off some help! Do you know what else they need such as gently used blankets , clothes etc.
Let me know if there is a better day of the week or time of day that you would like to see the menopause course offered in January or February….And thank you for any help you can spare for the “urgent request for help”. My officer friend will be asking the woman if she has a wish list of items and if she would mind giving the ages and genders of the kids so we might be able to provide specific items, but right now they are in temporary hotel and have limited space in vehicle to be able to move things around until they find more permanent housing. I will keep everyone interested in helping posted as I find out more details. I will plan on adding them in the comments on this Blog Post. So check back.
I’m happy to help too. Please circle back with us on if there are other needs for the family. I’m happy to do gift cards, but if there is anything else I’d love to provide that as well.
Here is a quick update on the “family” I requested help for: They have been connected with CDC Outreach and are signed up with a diaper & wipes program for the baby. The kids name/gender/ages: Ethan (M) 20 yrs; Elijah (M) 16yrs; Lilyahna (F) 11yrs; Phoenix (M) 8yrs; Xander (M) 6 yrs; Belle (F) 4yrs; Jasper (M) 6mos
Mom said they all love arts & crafts things. She did not mention needing anything else when asked about a wish list.