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Hey guys,
I'm looking for some help with a little something my family is trying to pull together. It takes almost no effort, but your help could really change someones life.
Mods....can a possible sticky for the next week?
Background:
About 3 weeks ago when it was really cold (-30) my mom was driving to work and saw this lady standing at the bus stop with a kid. The lady had no coat on and was using the thing tracksuit like jacket she had to shield her kid from the blowing snow. My mom saw this lady with snow falling on her bare shoulders and stopped and offered her a ride.
Turns out the lady is originally from the Caribbean moved here about 5 years ago with her husband. Husband ended up abusing her so she had to leave him but not after having 2 kids which are now 5 and 2. They have been living in a shelter somewhere down near the Marda Loop area, but the shelter has been sold and is closing down at the end of next week. The lady also has a niece who is with her who also comes from an abusive family.
What we are trying to do is give these people a Christmas that will change their lives. Calgary housing has agreed to find them an apartment, and my dad and some of his friends are going to fix it up (install blinds etc.) and my mom and people she knows are trying to pull together things to furnish the apartment.
These people literally have NOTHING
Below is a list of items we are looking for...anything will help. I know a lot of you must have old things you dont use anymore buried away in garage's and basements. This is a way to clean it out and really help someone in need. This is Christmas, the spirit of giving, and I don't know about you but opening a present on Christmas morning really isn't as fun when you know there are people who don't have a place to stay.
Please help us out and take a look through this list, if you have anything please post up what it is. We will even come and get it from you if its not too far to go.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIST
Mother: Size 36
Tops: Med
Pants/Skirt 36
Shoes: size 8
Son: Age 5
Clothing needs to be 6-6x
Shoes: size 1
Daughter: Age 2
Clothing needs to be size 2-3
Shoes: Child’s size 9
Niece: Age 17
Clothing: size Medium
Shoe size 8.5
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
This family will happily accept new or used items; they literally have nothing of their own
KITCHEN:
Microwave
Iron
Coffee Maker
Electric can opener
Slow Cooker
Blender
George Forman type grill
Toaster Oven
Roasting pan
Garbage container (under sink size that uses shopping bags as liner)
Dish drainer
Ice cube trays
Chopping boards x 2
Regular can opener
Kitchen utensils ( turner, server, egg beater, tongs etc)
Rolling pin
Measuring cups and spoons
Fruit bowl
Place mats
Spice rack
Pots and pans (she already has two Betty Crocker Stainless steel pots, one large and one for gravy) needs large and small pots as extras
Frying pans x 2
Baking pans (cake, bread, cookie sheets)
Cake pans (small – kid’s novelty shapes)
Cookie cutters
2 x Pyrex glass dishes (large rectangular, 9.5 x 13.5 and 9 x 11)
Mop and bucket
Shelf liner ( paper)
Skillet with glass lid
Deep fryer
Glasses/plastic cups for children
Crockery: plates, bowls, cups,
Cutlery: knives, forks, spoons, serving spoons
Soup Tureen
Brita water filter jug
LOUNGE/DINING AREA
Coffee table
Fleece throws (2) bright colors
Floor/table lamps (any kind)
Area rugs
LAUNDRY:
Washer and dryer (unit does not come with laundry appliances)
Clothes baskets
Laundry soap (Tide/Gain)
Laundry drying rack
BEDROOM:
Box spring to fit double/full size mattress <-This is our biggest challenge currently and its $130+delivery from Sleep Country
Mirror ( long wall size)
Pillows (
Comforter set for a double/full bed- for a female teenager
Queen size sheet set (white/ brown/ beige)
4 blocks to raise a queen bed for under bed storage
Rubbermaid large storage container with lid ( for clothes)
Shoe organizers x 3
Clothes storage wardrobe ( on wheels)
BEDROOM (CHILDREN)
Twin sheet and duvet set (for a boy –Spiderman/Toy Story preferred)
Twin sheet and duvet set (for a girl – Dora Explorer preferred)
2 x Rubbermaid large storage containers with lids ( for clothes)
BATHROOM:
Towels: bath, hand, face cloth (in white, brown or beige as first choice)
Bath and body stuff (bubbles etc)
Shower curtain and hooks (plain color such as cream/white- if possible with a separate magnetic liner)
Bath/toilet mat set( to match the towels and shower curtain set above)
CLOTHING
Mother
Winter jacket (Medium) - current one very thin
Toque and mitts to match jacket
Bedroom slippers size 8
Bath Robe (size M)
Bras (size 36B)
Panties ( Bikini style)
Pyjamas
Professional Manicure Collection
Book (A Hand to Guide Me, by Denzel Washington)
Niece:
Winter jacket (Medium) - current one very thin
Toque and mitts to match jacket
Bedroom slippers size 8.5
Bath Robe (size M)
Any teen clothing (tops, hoodies etc)
Jeans size 12
Son: Age 5
Clothing needs to be 6-6x
Snow suit (6x)
Winter boots size 1
Pyjamas (Spiderman preferred)
Slippers size 1 (Spiderman preferred)
Dress shoes size 1 (for church)
Socks and underwear 6-6x
TOYS:
Hot Wheels Turbo Tunnel
V Tech /Leap Pad Educational Game ( already has Leap Pad Alphabet)
Interactive DVD’s
Air hockey table (used)
Play Station and games (could be previously used)
Puzzles – 100 pieces and up
Family games – Connect 4, UNO, Monopoly, Chess, Scrabble, Mouse Trap
Toy chest
Sweet Pickles line of children's books or Scholastic books.
Daughter: Age 2
Clothing needs to be size 2-3
Shoes: Child’s size 9
Snowsuit (needs size 2-3, currently wearing suit for a 30lb )
Dress shoes
Socks and underwear (2-3yrs)
Winter boots (child size 9)
Diapers (size 6)
Tops, pants, dresses (anything will be appreciated)
Hair baubles
TOYS:
Dora Explorer doll
Toy piano
Doll stroller ( Dora if possible)
Fisher price toys, new or used
GENERAL:
Vacuum cleaner
TV ( any size)
Cordless phone: If possible with an answering machine
Candles ( any type – pillar, votive etc)
Clock
Radio ( if it could play a CD ( Boombox type) it would be great)
Snow shovel
AA batteries for kids toys
DVD (can be previously used)
Flashlights x 2 ( large lantern type)
Typing tutor software
The bigger items we are in need of I have bolded. If you have any of the above or anything else that may help them out please post it up. I will try and reply as promptly as possible. Am in the middle of finals at the moment so its a bit of work.
Post in here if you have any items, I can come get them or can arrange places where they can be dropped off. Please pass this on. It's the spirit of giving.
Thanks again.
Merry Christmas
Hey guys,
I'm looking for some help with a little something my family is trying to pull together. It takes almost no effort, but your help could really change someones life.
Mods....can a possible sticky for the next week?
Background:
About 3 weeks ago when it was really cold (-30) my mom was driving to work and saw this lady standing at the bus stop with a kid. The lady had no coat on and was using the thing tracksuit like jacket she had to shield her kid from the blowing snow. My mom saw this lady with snow falling on her bare shoulders and stopped and offered her a ride.
Turns out the lady is originally from the Caribbean moved here about 5 years ago with her husband. Husband ended up abusing her so she had to leave him but not after having 2 kids which are now 5 and 2. They have been living in a shelter somewhere down near the Marda Loop area, but the shelter has been sold and is closing down at the end of next week. The lady also has a niece who is with her who also comes from an abusive family.
What we are trying to do is give these people a Christmas that will change their lives. Calgary housing has agreed to find them an apartment, and my dad and some of his friends are going to fix it up (install blinds etc.) and my mom and people she knows are trying to pull together things to furnish the apartment.
These people literally have NOTHING
Below is a list of items we are looking for...anything will help. I know a lot of you must have old things you dont use anymore buried away in garage's and basements. This is a way to clean it out and really help someone in need. This is Christmas, the spirit of giving, and I don't know about you but opening a present on Christmas morning really isn't as fun when you know there are people who don't have a place to stay.
Please help us out and take a look through this list, if you have anything please post up what it is. We will even come and get it from you if its not too far to go.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIST
Mother: Size 36
Tops: Med
Pants/Skirt 36
Shoes: size 8
Son: Age 5
Clothing needs to be 6-6x
Shoes: size 1
Daughter: Age 2
Clothing needs to be size 2-3
Shoes: Child’s size 9
Niece: Age 17
Clothing: size Medium
Shoe size 8.5
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
This family will happily accept new or used items; they literally have nothing of their own
KITCHEN:
Microwave
Iron
Coffee Maker
Electric can opener
Slow Cooker
Blender
George Forman type grill
Toaster Oven
Roasting pan
Garbage container (under sink size that uses shopping bags as liner)
Dish drainer
Ice cube trays
Chopping boards x 2
Regular can opener
Kitchen utensils ( turner, server, egg beater, tongs etc)
Rolling pin
Measuring cups and spoons
Fruit bowl
Place mats
Spice rack
Pots and pans (she already has two Betty Crocker Stainless steel pots, one large and one for gravy) needs large and small pots as extras
Frying pans x 2
Baking pans (cake, bread, cookie sheets)
Cake pans (small – kid’s novelty shapes)
Cookie cutters
2 x Pyrex glass dishes (large rectangular, 9.5 x 13.5 and 9 x 11)
Mop and bucket
Shelf liner ( paper)
Skillet with glass lid
Deep fryer
Glasses/plastic cups for children
Crockery: plates, bowls, cups,
Cutlery: knives, forks, spoons, serving spoons
Soup Tureen
Brita water filter jug
LOUNGE/DINING AREA
Coffee table
Fleece throws (2) bright colors
Floor/table lamps (any kind)
Area rugs
LAUNDRY:
Washer and dryer (unit does not come with laundry appliances)
Clothes baskets
Laundry soap (Tide/Gain)
Laundry drying rack
BEDROOM:
Box spring to fit double/full size mattress <-This is our biggest challenge currently and its $130+delivery from Sleep Country
Mirror ( long wall size)
Pillows (
Comforter set for a double/full bed- for a female teenager
Queen size sheet set (white/ brown/ beige)
4 blocks to raise a queen bed for under bed storage
Rubbermaid large storage container with lid ( for clothes)
Shoe organizers x 3
Clothes storage wardrobe ( on wheels)
BEDROOM (CHILDREN)
Twin sheet and duvet set (for a boy –Spiderman/Toy Story preferred)
Twin sheet and duvet set (for a girl – Dora Explorer preferred)
2 x Rubbermaid large storage containers with lids ( for clothes)
BATHROOM:
Towels: bath, hand, face cloth (in white, brown or beige as first choice)
Bath and body stuff (bubbles etc)
Shower curtain and hooks (plain color such as cream/white- if possible with a separate magnetic liner)
Bath/toilet mat set( to match the towels and shower curtain set above)
CLOTHING
Mother
Winter jacket (Medium) - current one very thin
Toque and mitts to match jacket
Bedroom slippers size 8
Bath Robe (size M)
Bras (size 36B)
Panties ( Bikini style)
Pyjamas
Professional Manicure Collection
Book (A Hand to Guide Me, by Denzel Washington)
Niece:
Winter jacket (Medium) - current one very thin
Toque and mitts to match jacket
Bedroom slippers size 8.5
Bath Robe (size M)
Any teen clothing (tops, hoodies etc)
Jeans size 12
Son: Age 5
Clothing needs to be 6-6x
Snow suit (6x)
Winter boots size 1
Pyjamas (Spiderman preferred)
Slippers size 1 (Spiderman preferred)
Dress shoes size 1 (for church)
Socks and underwear 6-6x
TOYS:
Hot Wheels Turbo Tunnel
V Tech /Leap Pad Educational Game ( already has Leap Pad Alphabet)
Interactive DVD’s
Air hockey table (used)
Play Station and games (could be previously used)
Puzzles – 100 pieces and up
Family games – Connect 4, UNO, Monopoly, Chess, Scrabble, Mouse Trap
Toy chest
Sweet Pickles line of children's books or Scholastic books.
Daughter: Age 2
Clothing needs to be size 2-3
Shoes: Child’s size 9
Snowsuit (needs size 2-3, currently wearing suit for a 30lb )
Dress shoes
Socks and underwear (2-3yrs)
Winter boots (child size 9)
Diapers (size 6)
Tops, pants, dresses (anything will be appreciated)
Hair baubles
TOYS:
Dora Explorer doll
Toy piano
Doll stroller ( Dora if possible)
Fisher price toys, new or used
GENERAL:
Vacuum cleaner
TV ( any size)
Cordless phone: If possible with an answering machine
Candles ( any type – pillar, votive etc)
Clock
Radio ( if it could play a CD ( Boombox type) it would be great)
Snow shovel
AA batteries for kids toys
DVD (can be previously used)
Flashlights x 2 ( large lantern type)
Typing tutor software
The bigger items we are in need of I have bolded. If you have any of the above or anything else that may help them out please post it up. I will try and reply as promptly as possible. Am in the middle of finals at the moment so its a bit of work.
Post in here if you have any items, I can come get them or can arrange places where they can be dropped off. Please pass this on. It's the spirit of giving.
Thanks again.
Merry Christmas
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