A Thank You for Us from Lori

I want to thank you sooooooo much from the bottom of my heart for your sincere generosity. My family was so pleased for all your help. I can not believe you took the time to come to me to drop them off. I am completely grateful. The clothes and toys were such a help. Once again, I am so thankful.
God Bless Lori

Our Statistics for 2009 to Date

WOW! Our Group has been very busy - check out these stats

We have helped over 150 families since January 1/09.

Krystal's drop offs since joining us are as follows:

7-Camden County

3-Gloucester County

2-Atlantic County

2-Cumberland County

5-Camden County

1-Salem County

Fr John And Pat's drop offs

15-Ocean County

3-Burlington Couty

3-Gloucester County

2-Mercer County

8-Atlantic County

3-Other

Peaches drop offs

77-Burlington County

1 Cumberland County

12-Camden County

2-Mercer County

2-Gloucester County

2-Ocean County

7-Other

Other = counties not in our usual service area, however due to the desperate need, we helped!

Thank You to Lori

Thank you to Lori from Lakehurst who sent a $100.00 donation for the family that had the house fire. They are truly grateful for the generosity of everyone who has stepped up to help them rebuild their life. Thank you again - in these hard times - it is much appreciated.

A Little Cutie

Peaches thought you might want to see one of our little cutie pies. Her parents are hard working and struggling to provide all the necessaries for her. She already knows her ABC's, loves bright colors and loves to be outside. Her size is 18 months to 2 yrs - if you would like to donate some gently used clothing for this little lady please contact us. PS- We got her Mom's permission to post her picture.

Some Thank You's

Lori from Brick donated salt and pepper shakers, linens and small household items.

Cindy from Forked River collected donated things and delivered to us. Plus she added a lamp, porcelan doll and household items.

Margorie from Toms River donated silverware, curtains and drinking glasses.

Fred from Bricktown donated a brand new microwave!

Cindy is the person who gathered up the items for our organization. We received them on Sept 16. Thank you all so much for caring and donating - we truly appreciate your help!!!

Pat & Fr. John's Activities for september

Sept. 3 - Gave Wendy in Howell a large bird cage so she could buy parakeets for her 2 boys.

Sept 9 - A woman met us at the Pet Smart Shopping Center Rt 70 to pick up sheets, toddler books, and boy clothes 2t and 3t, they also received a DVD player so they could watch their movies.

Sept 9 - last load delivered to Anna for needy school in Mercer area. We gave them baby dolls, games, pillows, blankets, clothes, activity games, sippy cups, diapers and 24-36 months clothing for toddlers in Pre-K. She met us in Bordentown since we had another drop off.

Oneida from Vineland met us at Hammonton Wawa Shopping Center. We gave her large male shirts and slacks for her son. She gave us clothes her son had outgrown. We really appreciated that. She was so grateful that we drove so far and wanted to help.

Sept. 10 - Eve from Cherry Hill donated a lot of women's clothes which Krystal picked up so we want to thank her.

Sept.10 - donated to a woman in Toms River newborn to 6 months infant clothes, about 20 items plus diapers. She was so appreciative that a few days later she donated some toys for boys; like cars, hulk hogan, spider man and balls.

Sept 14-16 - we picked up some children's clothes and toys in areas of Forked River, Lakewood and Jackson for the father of 4 children.

Sept 14-16 - we picked up a microwave, linens, sheets and small household items in Browns Mills, Jackson, Forked River, Mt.Holly and Toms River. These people have really come forward with their donations and Fr John truly appreciates it. He said "its good to see that people come together in times of tragedy". We still need winter coats, gloves and diapers, formula etc for the father of 4. The fire victims still need clothes for their daughter, scarves, gloves, a small TV and toiletries.

Sept 15 - Donated 14 outfits for an 18 month old girl to a woman in Forked River.

Sept 15 - Donated clothes for 2 girls size 3T and 4t from New Eygpt area.

Sept 16 - picked up 2 boxes of infant and toddler clothes from Bayville area. Some will be used for the father of 4 (some were summer clothes and they will be stored away for next year).

Sept 14 - met Roseann at Chick Filet parking lot in Howell to donate some of the items we have received so far for father of 4.

So Sad......

Here is a copy of an email I got from Peaches early this morning - if you read our December 2008 post you will find the write up about this family and the Christmas tree.

Please read: This is from the lady who got the christmas tree...we have been chatting....such a shame...I cannot imagine a solution will be found anytime soon...her last email when I asked allot of ?'s she wrote in response...this sad answer

"In July we lost our house. We were going to move to Indiana, my husband has family there. We got there and he couldn't find a job so we came back to find work for him and a place to live. His mom said she'd keep my 2 little ones while we found a place. Now she wants temporary custody so that has made finding a place 20 times more serious. We cant find a place due to him literally just starting work last week. We are praying daily for a miracle to get a place so we can go get them before she does anything else. I talk to them every couple days, our cell phones are off so it's not easy. I miss them so much I cry every day."

Last Christmas, the Siemens Company generously donated a Christmas to this family, a beautiful tree, and gifts including a check. The family felt the tree was gift enough and did not even want to accept the other gifts. How can this happen? The Mom has serious medical problems, the Dad works they are trying so hard. .... Yesterday Bernanke said the recession was over - it appears it is a depression for this family. If you can help or know of an organization that can assist them in obtaining funding or a deposit or a place to live - please contact us. Thank you.