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Monday, February 9, 2009

Get Involved Column by Deko

Hey there,

As always, I am bringing to you some Volunteer Opportunities. This first one comes to you from Los Angeles, California

1) Activities with Kids (Midnight Mission Family Housing)

Agency: Midnight Mission Family Housing

Description: The children at this family housing shelter would love to play games or draw with you while their parents build a better future by working and participating in group counseling sessions. The Midnight Mission Family Housing program attempts to break the cycle of homelessness for families by combining transitional housing with a supportive environment.

Each Tuesday night, from 615pm-815pm, LA Works entertains the 12-15 children (ages 3-12) at this facility in Inglewood with art projects, games, tutoring, etc. while the parents attend a counseling session. It's a fun and enjoyable evening - the kids really appreciate the volunteers. We normally will play outside (ball, jump rope, swings, tag, etc) and then do some craft project and/or games as time permits.

Volunteers for this project must be at least 5 years of age. Pre-teens must be accompanied by a parent.

Great opportunity for all of you in the Los Angeles Area.

2)

Organization

Cheerful Givers

Address

1287 Berry Ridge Road, Eagan, MN 55123

Contact

Karen Kitchel

Phone

(651) 226-8738

Website

http://www.cheerfulgivers.org

Interest Area

Children & Youth, Community, Women

Mission Statement

To brighten and celebrate the lives of families in need by providing toy-filled birthday gift bags for children who are living in poverty on their birthday.

Description

We are a unique charitable organization that addresses an unmet need by providing birthday gift bags for children who are homeless or living in poverty so that their parents can recognize their one special day - their birthday!

Wow, what a great thing they are doing! Contact them today and start volunteering!

Get Involved... Deko

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for promoting Cheerful Givers! What you are doing to reach others is fantastic.

deko and posh said...

Thank you Karen, we love what we do!