Help Us Help Others!

We are aware that for a lot of people this is a tough time of year. We are not the only ones that are struggling to find money for things. With that in mind,

On the 9th day of Christmas Olena needs from you:

Donations for her orphanage OR Donations to the homeless.

Today you get to choose!
I decided about 2 weeks ago that I needed to do something to help the other kids in Olenas orphanage, instead of only asking for help for Us/Olena. That is where this idea came from. The MR and I decided we wanted to take a Christmas gift of some sort to each of the children, when we finally got to go and visit. We contacted the Orphanage and got a list of things that they could use help with, After some prayerful thought we decided to choose things that would be easily transportable, since we will be carrying them over with us to Ukraine. We are looking to take enough items over to help 45 girls and 65 boys ranging in age from 6-17 years old. 

Here is what we need : Socks, tights, hats and gloves.  These items can be gently used or new. We have been able to find all of these items at walmart for fairly cheap or the Dollar store. For just a few dollars you can help a child stay warm this winter and possibly be given their first Christmas gift ever. Who wouldn't want to help with something like that?? We will be collecting until
December 22nd.
Donations for our collection can be brought or mailed to our home 1202 south 1340 east, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Or contact me at debbiemaurin@gmail.com and I will try and arrange to come and collect them.
I had a friend from Australia mail me some already. So you can live anywhere!! Please help these children by showing them the true spirit of Christmas.

The second way you can help is by donating to another good cause. A neighbor of ours is currently collecting items for the homeless here in Utah County. Here is what they need:

Donation List

We would love any type of donation, even those not included in the list! 
Blankets, Clothes, Coats, Jackets, Backpacks, Socks, Shoes, Lawn Chairs, Sleeping Bags, Tents, there are even people that are donating money to help us buy supplies....
 Really anything that you would like to offer we are willing to take to help our community! These are the items that we will be putting in the backpacks!  I would love to know what you plan to donate if you choose from this list so we can make sure we are getting it all taken care of!!  A lot of these items can be found at the $1 store!! * Pop top Canned Food * Fruit Cups * Puddings * Granola Bars * Flatware (metal forks - spoons) * Toothbrush * Toothpaste * Soap * Shampoo * Conditioner * Combs * Bottled Water * Stocking Hats * Gloves * Scarves * Hand warmers * Toe warmers * Small First Aide Kit * Candy Bars / Hard Candy * Hand Sanitizer * Coffee Mugs

THE 2012 DEADLINE FOR THESE ITEMS WILL BE DECEMBER 13TH!  WE WILL START TO DELIVER ON DECEMBER 15TH or 16TH!
Items can be delivered to my house...  1572 East 1180 South Spanish Fork, UT 84660 If someone is not there I have a huge porch and wonderful neighbors that will keep an eye on it till we get home!!!!

PLEASE consider helping this Christmas. There are people in need all over the world and with just a small amount of effort and a LOT OF LOVE you can make a big difference this year. Isn't that what this season is all about :)