Updated Needs

I hope this blog finds you well :)

Here is an updated list of our current needs. They can also be found posted as "notes" on our Facebook page. They are organized by category to make things easier to navigate! If an item is donated, I will place an "x" in the parentheses. If you have an item you would like to donate, please email Todd, Eddie, or myself (Katie), comment here, or comment on our Facebook page. An email will get the fastest response, as yours truly sometimes does not remember to check the Facebook page and blog every day :)

Thanks again everyone!

Katie

katie.c.mcneal@gmail.com

Furniture Needs List

( )         Hide-A-Bed (excellent condition)

( )         Throw rugs

( )         Bassinet

( )         Crib

( )         Dinette set

( )         Small sofa

( )         Recliner or other living room chair

( )         2 to 3 sets of bunk beds

( )         New mattresses

Electronics Needs List

( )         2 wall-mounted televisions

( )         Wii/Xbox/Playstation (and games)

(x)        Nintendo GameCube

( )         GameCube Games

( )         Nintendo DS

( )         Portable projector

( )         Computer speakers

Misc. Needs for Children

( )         Bedding

( )         Sheets

( )         Pillows

( )         Clothing (all sizes for a newborn to a 12 year-old)

( )         Craft supplies

( )         Board games

( )         Towels and wash cloths

( )         Age-appropriate hygiene kits (soap, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc.)

( )         Diapers

( )         Toys (new or in excellent condition)

( )         Books

Misc. Needs for the Facility

( )         2 safes

( )         Lock box

( )         First aid kits

Volunteers Needed

( )         Brochure writers

( )         Photographers

( )         Videographers

( )         Fundraisers

( )         Shoppers

( )         Childcare workers

( )         Medical Assistants

( )         Construction workers

( )         Lawyers

( )         CPAs

( )         Meal Coordinators

A Little Update

First things first, here is the long-ago promised link to the message from June 20th:
http://www.mc4s.org/index.php?nid=41983&s=gl
Sorry that took so long!

At the informational meeting on the 27th at MC4Square, many more people came than we expected! It was a huge blessing. Everyone who attended had unique talents and perspectives that I can't wait to see utilized in this ministry. Some are moving forward with the foster licensing process, and others are going to use their administrative and organization skills to help us get Safe Place up and running. Thank you so much to all who attended! It was so great to meet all of you :)

Now, for an update on the Safe Place facility. We received permission to start construction on the building, and the owner of the building is even giving us some extra space to use for our homework club that we do in the same complex. This is even better than we expected! In a few weeks, there will be a work party to get construction started, but an exact date has not been set yet. Keep an eye out for an email regarding that - we would love any skilled or unskilled help with labor!

As far as licensing goes, things are moving along smoothly. We applied for insurance for the building, and are meeting with a licensor next week. Once we are officially licensed, things can really get rolling!

We also have an updated needs list. I am planning on posting these needs on Facebook in the form of "notes". Once an item has been purchased, I will check it off of the list. For those without a Facebook, I'll be sure to also post those need lists here as well! They will be organized in different categories (furniture, electronics, etc.) to make it easier to sort through. If you know right now that you have a bed or something that you would like to donate, contact Eddie, Todd, or myself and we'll come take a look! You can also write us a message through the Facebook page if you prefer!

Okay, so maybe this wasn't as "little" of an update as I had originally thought! Too much exciting stuff is happening I guess :) Thank you again for all of your prayers and support!

-Katie
katie.c.mcneal@gmail.com