[Lekooks] Family Promise Updates and Donation Request in lieu of Host Week
Sarah Ehrhardt
sehrhardt at wi.rr.com
Tue May 26 20:17:04 CDT 2020
Hi all - I have already purchased hygiene items and would like to set a delivery time to Allen circle. So I’d be willing to stop at church to pick up anyone else’s items that are boxed or bagged. If there is interest in this I will notify my scheduled time to lekooks for a drop off time set at Our church prior. I do not want to interact with folks.... I would load bags/boxes myself that have been brought There and then drive to deliver them.
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> On May 26, 2020, at 4:17 PM, Gina Magnus via Lekooks <lekooks at lekook.org> wrote:
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> Hello All,
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> Below you will find some updates and special requests from the administration at Family Promise of Waukesha County. As I had stated in the April update, some churches are choosing to ramp up their donations to Family Promise during the week that would have been their host week. Our host week would have started this Sunday May 31. You will see that we have been asked to donate personal hygiene products including: deodorant,lotion, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and tooth brushes. With the church building not being open, collection does seem to be a bit of a logistical issue?! If need be, I can pick up donations or you can send them or drop them off as instructed in the text below. We are NOT limited to these items, feel free to donate gift cards, cash or other items as well. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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> Please let me know if anyone is interested in the golf outing or the "Night Without a Bed"event.
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> FROM the Executive Director at Family Promise:
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> Rent Moratorium
> The Wisconsin moratorium on paying rent/mortgage and utilities ends today- May 26. Due to the generosity of individuals, civic groups, foundations, and businesses Family Promise has funds that can assist families in need. In addition, Christina will work with each family to help them connect to other resources that can help them navigate this difficult time. Those who need assistance can find details on our webpage: www.familypromisewaukesha.org/prevention
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> Please share this information with members of your community. Sometimes it can be difficult to ask for help so if you know of someone please encourage them to reach out.
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> First Congregational UCC Golf Outing August 10
> We are grateful to First Congregational United Church of Christ and their willingness to make Family Promise the beneficiary of their golf outing. It is their hope that to show support for Family Promise, this might be an event that each support and host congregation gets involved. Perhaps your faith community would sponsor a hole, send golfers, or have members who want to help plan the event. Right now we are seeking individuals to help with the following committees:
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> · Publicity/Marketing
> · Sponsorships: Gathering course sponsorships using various media. A prepared letter is available to email along with the registration form. Jeff Thiel volunteered to chair.
> · Golf Course skills games: Work along with the club pro to set up
> · Golf Course fun activity holes, educational holes
> · Swag bags: One per golfer, gather items and prepare bags
> · Raffle
> · Silent Auction
> · Volunteers for the day of the event
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> Any help you or anyone in your community can offer will benefit Family Promise of Waukesha County.
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> A Night Without a Bed
> On June 20, 2020, Family Promise (national) is hosting a social media challenge to raise awareness for families experiencing homelessness. Family Promise of Waukesha County will be participating as well. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about families who are experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. In the past, many congregations have their youth groups participate in a tent or box city. Since the pandemic most of those have been canceled. We invite you – your congregations to participate in a Night Without a Bed. To do so, you are invited to sleep anywhere without a bed on the night of June 20. Then share your experience using a video blog or photos with friends and family on social media. You can also challenge others to also complete the #NightWithoutABed
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> If there is interest Christina and I are considering adding an educational component via zoom. Please let us know if you think members of your community would be interested in this.
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> Facebook and Google
> Our goal is to get our Facebook followers up to 1000 people. We currently have 808. Would you consider inviting your volunteers, church members, friends, neighbors to follow Family Promise of Facebook? The more people who follow us the wider exposure we receive. Wider exposure means the ability to connect with those who need assistance and the opportunity to grow our resources to help those in need.
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> Supply Collection
> Financial contributions are needed every week and always appreciated. Donations can be made online: www.familypromisewaukesha.org/donate or mailed to Family Promise of Waukesha County 543 AJ Allen Circle Suite D Wales, WI 53183
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> Since the Day Center is currently closed, we can set up a time for you to meet Natalie, Christina or Joe can set up a time for you to meet at the Day Center to drop off items.
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> May 25-30 St Therese, Eagle
> Walmart Gift Cards and financial donations
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> May 31- June 6 Church of the Resurrection/LCUUC
> Hygiene products (deodorant, lotion, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush)
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> June 7-13 Oakwood/Grace/Acts 2
> Baby Products (diapers, wipes, lotion, shampoo)
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> June 14-20
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> June 21- 27 Reformation/Highview
> Grocery Store and Kwik Trip Gift Cards
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> Thank you everyone!!
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> gina magnus
> 262-424-7640
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