OUR SURPRIZE

After the snow fell I dreaded going outside to clean the car and snow around the car. Where we live they do our sidewalks eventually .Since our car never sees the inside of our garage due to the fact we have donated items there, I knew I would have to tackle the weather brrrrrrrrrr. Only I was surprised to find out my neighbor cleaned all around the car for me . When I offered to pay him or give him a bottle of wine for the work he did. He said" no ,that's what neighbors are for to help each other. What a sweet heart. So would like to say a big THANK YOU to Artie.

CRAFTS FOR 1 OF OUR VOLUNTEERS

We have a woman who volunteers every Christmas to wrap the presents for us.
So to show our appreciation we bought her some crafts.Since we recently heard
she wants to make her own decorations for next yrs Christmas Tree.

A BURNER FOR A WOMAN WHO'S ELECTRIC STOVE IS BROKEN

TODAYS READING

JOHN   3:16
PHIL.      3:13

JUST ALITTLE INFO ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS

Since we help on occasion some Indian Reservations we thought we would share this with you. As most of you know we have helped
the Navaho in Arizona , the Crow in North Dakota and Lakota in South Dakota.

This was a Christmas picture I forgot to post

Set of dishes donated for Transitional House

Dora Fabric Donated For Susan

This fabric was donated for Susan(our seamstress)

SMILE GOD LOVES YOU

LOOKING FOR POSITIVE ENERGY

LISTEN TO FM 106.9 on your radio
uplifting music, might even bring a smile to your face

2 potty chairs need asap for 2 Transitional House children

The first little boy was completely potty trained but when they left his abusive home they forgot to bring his potty chair with him . So they tried using the toilet. Well he was doing so good that the one day he did not want his mom to hold him while he was on it.(He fell into the toilet and has not attempted to use it again. He told his mom he wants his old potty chair
The second child has regressed back to needing diapers after arriving in the TRANSITIONAL HOUSE . And having a very difficult time adjusting to all the changes.

Thank you

We would like to thank Kristen from Cookstown for her donation of blocks,childrens clothes and adorable toy chest.
We would like to thank Mary from Forked River for the much needed items for some of the women in the Transitional house.
We would like to thank Sam for the donation of men's socks 

Good News

By next month we believe if everyone who has offered items for those in the Transitional House come through for us, these 14 moms and their children will be living in a much more comfortable environment. Thanks to all of you!!    We have had an overwhelming offer of help.
Susan and myself will be doing pick ups from those who have offered  this week and next. 

Make up also needed

2 women in the TRANSITIONAL HOUSE mentioned they have not worn make up in so long and if we could possibly get them some. Both women who asked have fair white skin. So if anyone has any eye shadow or mascara they are no longer using or maybe some new makeup please think of us.

Little red bike ready for delivery

 SUSAN PLEASE THANK YOUR DAUGHTER HEATHER FOR DONATING THIS BIKE.THERE IS GOING TO BE ONE HAPPY LITTLE BOY

MORE INFO ON TRANSITIONAL HOUSE

This just in from Peaches -   

Clothing and shoe sizes for the women and their children:

Baby girl and Baby boy both due within the next 4 weeks- need everything a baby would need

Baby boy needs size 3 w shoes -we have clothes for him

Toddler boy size 2 t , shoe size I think is 6 , 7

Boy size 3t shoe size 8,9

Need diapers size 3,4 and pull ups size 5 up

Girls clothing sizes 3, 5,6, 7,14 and16-- size14 child really in need.

Boy sizes 12/14, 14/16 and 18 tops and bottoms. The larger one wears 30x30 and 32 x 30 pants and mens med shirts.

Teen men shoe size 4 ,7 and 10 and oldest boy needs mens shoe soze 10.5

Women's sizes 16,18 and 20 -large , x large and xxlarge tops.

Womens shoe size 8.5 wide, and 11.

TOYS:

The kids only have toys they came with (most arrived with none).  The ones that were there at Christmas each received one or two but since one might have a coloring book that means it’s done by now. They could use some educational type toys, some black Barbies to go with the white Barbies I already have and things to keep them busy like puzzles and board games with their pieces.

LOOKS LIKE WE WILL BE GETTING MORE ITEMS FOR THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE

Susan informed us that many have offered items for the women and children in this house.
If everyone actually comes through looks like they will all be living so much more comfortable very shortly.(I always get nervous because it has been my experience usually out of every 6 that offer help only 1 will come through).Let's hope there will be some blankets to replace the scratchy army ones they have.Susan  has gone way out to spread the word on this situation. Because many women left abusive relationships Susan has even offered to do the pick ups for us . We are so lucky to have her .

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Our volunteer Susan mentioned to her daughter Heather we needed a bike.And Heather donated a red bike for the little boy who's bike had been smashed. Yeah Susan. Aren't our volunteers awesome!

TRANSITIONAL HOUSE UPDATE

Per Peaches, the 1ST drop off at the TRANSITIONAL HOUSE was a little hectic because the women and kids all ran out to help her and were eager to check what they were getting . When the excitement died down they said to please THANK EVERYBODY who is trying to help them. Although they still need a lot more items, they were shocked that people have come together to help them and they don't even know them. The one lady said 'I cant wait to use that bath towel after my shower ". A few of the children said  "yeah we can all eat together at the same time" . And of course the woman who brought this situation to our attention got first dibs on a towel and wash cloth and some clothes. Peaches told them not to worry when we get done collecting they won't need anything to be comfortable in the Transitional House. She has a lot of faith not only in the volunteers who are trying to spread the word but to the generous people who continuously help us. Again thanks!

WHAT A WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR

Wow looks like when there is a need those who follow us on our page come through. We not only received items from the RED DRAGON CANOE CLUB in Edgewater but Bonnie from Toms River has also donated some items for the women in the Transitional House. And to top it off our volunteer Debbie went and bought some towels and wash cloths using a coupon for KMart. A few more sets of dishes , silverware, blankets and pot n pans and they will defiantely have more than enough.YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a bunch! 

UPDATE ON LITTLE BOY WHO NEEDS A BIKE

Although his bike was a used one to him it was new. He is still so upset over his bike being run over . He doesn't understand why it can't be brought to a doctor to get fixed. So the family is having problems putting the broken bike out for trash. We are still trying desperately to get this boy another used bike. We heard at night he sleeps with his helmet . Guess he is afraid someone might take it also.

One of Our Kids Needs Help....

11:43 am this request just came in from Peaches.
6 yr old boy's bike was thrown in the street during nite and someone ran over it. He is heart broken. Even the training wheels were smashed. He was just learning to ride since Christmas.  We would love to get him another bike to replace the one someone ruined . The size would be 16-18inch. Anyone who knows of someone who might be getting rid of an old one please let us know.  A little boy has been crying all morning.

A CARD WE RECIEVED IN THE MAIL TODAY

This card was written by 1 of the Native Americans our volunteer Debbie sponsors. Her name is Helen. Fr John sent Helen a cross and our volunteer Susan sent her a comforter last yr.
Hi Reys
  I thank you and everybody for sendin me some stuff. All of you make me very happy. I sleep with blanket and stay warm .I put the cross on top on wall .I get in car accident back get hurt and chest and back too .I am now sick yet I write to say thank you. My coat was cut in accident. Debbie sent me new coat .I am so very very happy.
                             Helen
This is exactly how Helen wrote the card. As you can read she is still over whelmed with what we have done for her. We hope she recovers soon from the car accident . The road was a sheet of ice and the driver of the car had skidded into a tree. Both of them had been hurt and the car was totaled. She will have to find a new way to get to her doctor appointments . But they are on the way to recovering.

The owner of Cross Mill diner made a differance in 2013

When the owner of this diner over heard us last yr talking about a needy family ,he and his family delivered items to them in Lakewood.To think someone took the time to reach out and help a single mom with 5 children impressed us so much.That whenever we are in the area we always eat at this diner.We hope they will have a very successful New Year.(this diner also one year did a toy drive for us for Christmas.).We might be a very small organization with hardly any resources but we definitely have left an impact on some thanks to generous people who have helped.

A FEW WHO LEFT A LASTING IMPRESSION ON US IN 2013

1.A man who we saw near CVS wearing mismatched shoes .He walked as if his feet were painful.We happened to have several pairs of mens boots in our car from a previous pick up that week.And when we asked the man what size he wore since we had extra in the car.He told us size 10.And we just happened to have his size.He was not only thrilled with them but he threw his mismatched shoes in the trash can outside of the CVS.(never did ask why his shoes didnt match)
2.The look on a little girls face when we gave her a doll.The doll was still in the box while the little girl was kissing it and holding the box ever so tight
3.Fr John gave a young man in front of Wawa a small cross on a chain.Fr John talks with this man once in awhile when he goes for coffee.This man actually reached for FR Johns hand and kissed the top of it and said THANK YOU FATHER,I NEEDED THIS .(note*Fr John has not seen the man since
4 While at the Stop n Shop an elderly woman was in line trying to buy some can dog food for her dog.The cashier kept explaining to her she did not have enough money for all the cans she was trying to purchase.The elderly woman explained to the cashier she could not put any cans back as her dog liked everyone of the flavors she picked(lol) and guess who was behind her in the line,I was. I paid the differance for them  a whole $5.13.The elderly woman acted as if I gave her a million dollars..
5.The expression on the young mans face who received a guitar for Christmas was priceless.In fact he was so happy with it he started playing it right away.And recently heard from his mom.She says he plays it all the time.
6.A man with no coat no gloves was panhandling near Walmart.No one was paying attention to him.Almost as if he did not exist.I offered to buy him a coat since we were lucky this Christmas to receive a financial donation from John(a volunteer).The man followed me in the store tried on 2 coats.The one that fit I used the Holy Angels Bank Card on and also bought him a pair of gloves.He left the parking lot happier and warmer.I believe this man to be homeless. 
7.A single mom who has been struggling all year had 2 children who had no school supplies nor decent clothes for school .We were fortunate enough to not only get some very nice clothes size 6/7 and 12 for the girls but some new school supplies from our volunteer Debbie.The mom was so choked up when we gave her the items she actually shed a few tears.(happy tears) 
8.a single mom who had asked for socks and underwear for her children.When we delivered the items the children were so excited.We have never seen children react to getting socks like this before.Since we had also received several coloring books and crayons we added them in the delivery. (one of the boys said"wow
now we are really happy.I asked him "what do you mean? he said"mom told us we better act like we love the socks when you come"  (lol  kids can be so honest)

OUR FIRST DONATION FOR THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE!!!!!

Maria from LEH is the first person so far to donate for the Transitional House. We thank her for this generous donation - our first set of dishes!!!

With 14 women and 18 children it's a start.  I cant imagine waiting in turn to wash a dish and some silverware so another child could eat.  But because of the lack of kitchen items that's exactly what they do.  The children aren't always eager to wait for the ones to finish eating so they can get their turn.  And who could blame them?  Then there are the half of a beach towel the women use to dry off after a shower; if the towels are too damp, they must dried before they can be used for the children.  

The majority of these women have left abusive situations and are desperately trying to start over.  The lack of the necessities of everyday living only serves to reinforce their situation.  Anything we can to do improve their lives will serve to empower them as they move forward. 

In order to do this we DESPERATELY NEED:
Dishes of any shape kind or color - the more the merrier!! Mugs, cups, bowls, sippy cups, plastic sports bottles for older kids, pot and pans, flatware, kitchen utensils, bath towels, wash cloths, twin size sheets, blankets, comforters and toiletries.  Please, please email us at holyangels@live.com to arrange a pick up and provide a receipt should you need one.

GIVE FROM THE HEART OR WE DONT WANT NO PART

 A woman had emailed us asking why we did not accept some items from her neighbor.ITS PLAIN AND SIMPLE.WE DO NOT ACCEPT ITEMS NEW OR OLD IF THEY COME WITH STIPULATIONS.THE WOMAN WHO WANTED TO GIVE THESE ITEMS DID NOT WANT CERTAIN ETHNIC CHILDREN TO HAVE THEM.WE BELIEVE ALL CHILDREN ARE EQUAL NO MATTER WHAT RACE,RELIGION BELIEFS OR LANGUAGE THEY USE.ALL CHILDREN ARE GOD'S CHILDREN.AND IF NOONE CAN GIVE TO US FROM THE HEART THEN WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN RECIEVING ANYTHING!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

WHAT A WAY TO END THE NEW YEAR WITH SUCH A NICE THANK YOU CARD FOR PEACHESS AND SUSAN.AND NONE OF THIS COULD OF BEEN DONE WITHOUT THE HELP FROM GENEROUS PEOPLE LIKE THOSE WHO ANSWER OUR REQUESTS.WE BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND HOPE THIS YEAR WILL BE BETTER THAN LAST YEAR FOR ALL OF YOU.AGAIN THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US!