New Request

I received an email today with this request .....

Everyone is experiencing some economic difficulties. In my community we are at a 12.1% unemployment rate. We are trying to help a couple of families here in our area. The husband is working 40 hours, his wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer and they have 2 young children. The other family is a single father with 2 daughters. Our goal is to be able to provide Christmas dinner, toys, clothing and to pay utilities for these families. I am asking for your help to do this. If you could help by sending any amount we would greatly appreciate it. $1, $2, $5 anything will help. I believe that we are a blessed nation and I would not ask if I did not believe in you too.

If you are able to help in any way, please leave a comment here or email me directly at:

MicheleLFelton@aol.com

and I will get you in contact with the appropriate people.

Thank you!

I just found out about this organization. They offer free house cleaning to women who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, so that they have one less thing to worry about.

Amazing.

If you are in need of their services or if you know someone who is, check it out.

Cleaning for a reason

If you are not in need of their services, be thankful and maybe do something to show them something good!

Stop what you are doing right now. Find a pen, now throw it across the room.

Now, get up and go get it.

Now, be thankful you can do that. Think for a moment about all the people that can not.

Support Dogs is a wonderful organization that trains service dogs to assist individuals with disabilities and they also have trained therapy teams that serve the community. Please check out their website if you would like additional information on the services they provide. You can also get information on how to apply for a service dog.

Do you have a wonderful loving canine companion? Sign up for a touch class and you and your four legged friend could go visit hospitals and nursing homes etc to bring a little love and happiness into some places that could sure use more of that.

In the meantime, Support Dogs could use some assistance ... please look over the list here and if you can help that is fantastic, if not but you know someone who can forward the information along. Let's Show them something good!

You can reach me at MicheleLFelton@aol.com if you would like additional information.

Kennel/Canine Care Needs:
Laundry and dishwasher detergent
30 gallon garbage bags
Gift cards to PetSmart, PetCo, Sam’s or Costco
Chew bones for large breed dogs: white nylabones, Dental Chew S-Shape,
Galileo, Double Action Chew, Knot bones
Key chains to be used as retrieve items (convention giveaways etc.)
Rubbermaid 4-shelf storage unit (deep, wide width for dog food bags)
Milkbone brand dog biscuits (all sizes)
Plain yogurt

Office/Administrative Needs:
20#, 8 ½ x 11 white copy paper, color paper (pastels, hot colors welcome)
Auction items and empty baskets
CD/DVD- RW
Heavy duty paper shredder for office use
Gift cards Schnucks, Dierberg’s, Shop ‘n Save
Digital camera
2 Navy blue polyester banquet size tablecloths
24x36 white foam core boards

Are you aware that YOU have the power to change the life of an abused or neglected child?

Their entire life.

You can be the voice of a child when they don't have one.

Voices for Children in St. Louis City is always in need of people who have an extra 10 hours a month (really, it is not more than that at all) to step up and speak up.

I have personally been volunteering with them for several years now and have had the honor of working with 4 children. It is a powerful and life changing experience.

If you would like more information you can contact them directly at:

www.voices-stl.org

Or as always, you can leave a comment here or email me directly at MicheleLFelton@aol.com and I will get you information or direct you to the appropriate person.

Thanks!

First Baptist Church in Arnold is participating in a program called Operation Christmas Child. Their goal is to fill 1000 shoe boxes with treats and toys for children.

I have attached a link for you to view. If you would like to donate a box you can contact them directly, or email me and I will be happy to give you additional information.

Operation Christmas Child

You can reach me by leaving me a comment here or you can reach me by email at MicheleLFelton@aol.com

Thank you!