2013
Beatitude House – April – Purchased several large packages of diapers in assorted sizes for the babies in their program.
Nipomo Little League – April – Contributed $500.00 towards the purchase of a replacement batting cage net that was stolen in March.
SLO Parks & Rec – Aquatics – April- Donated $500.00 to help fund swim classes and/or programs for underprivileged children.
SLO Library -April- Provided funding for arts and crafts teen summer programs at several branches of the SLO County Library.
Martha’s Place – April – Purchased toys, pillows, and other items for the therapy room used for the children in their program.
Women’s Shelter Program – March – Purchased and delivered 25 Easter Baskets for the children in their programs.
Prado Day Center/Maxine Lewis Shelter- March- Purchased and delivered 12 Easter Baskets for all the children in their programs.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – March – Purchased strollers, pack n’ plays & high chairs for the infants & toddlers in their program.
Martha’s Place – March- Purchased clothing for the children in their program and also and bins for the sorting and storage of the clothing.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation – February – Sent $500.00 to provide financial aid for children to attend their programs.
Martha’s Place – February – Purchased toys for the therapy room for the children in their program.
PEAK Pacheco – February- $500.00 to assist with scholarships for children’s extracurricular activities
MBHS Safe and Sober Grad Night – February – Contributed to assist in funding so all seniors will be able to attend a safe & sober grad night.
Beatitude House – January – Purchased several large packages of diapers in assorted sizes for the babies in their program.
Music Motive – January – Donated $500.00 to be used for their children’s music programs.
SLO Museum of Art -January – Contributed $500.00 to their Children’s Art Program scholarship fund.
2012
DeGroot’s Home – December – Purchased diapers, wipes and ensure for the children residing in their home.
Teen’s Together – December – Funded the Holiday Party Dinner and provided a gift for the girls in their program.
Prado Day Center/ Maxine Lewis Shelter– December – Provided hot chocolate and goodies for the children’s Christmas party.
Martha’s Place – December – Funded weighted blankets for the children in their therapy program.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – December– Purchased lightweight strollers and high chairs for the babies in their program.
Tree of Life – December – Purchased 4 convertible car seats for the babies in their program.
Prado Day Center/ Maxine Lewis Shelter– Dec. – Purchased gifts from the wish list of each of the 28 children currently in their program.
Women’s Shelter Program – December – Collected, purchased and delivered toys and gift cards for the children and teens in their program.
Hospice Partners- November – Donated Anita’s Pillow Pets in memory of Katie Reilly for the Children’s Bereavement Counseling Program.
Dept. of Social Services -2012 Youth Calendar – Provided pizza for the foster youth involved in the 2012 Youth Calendar project.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – November – Provided funding for shoes for 3 children in their program.
Ventura Charter School – SLO – November – Donated $300.00 to assist with funding in the children’s music program.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center-Oct. –Purchased Hi-Chairs and Diapers and dropped off bags of gently used baby clothes and supplies.
Martha’s Place- October – Funded a wish list of the toys and items needed for their Children’s therapy program.
Independent Living Program – Oct. – Assisted with funding for Holiday gifts for the teen’s through twenty one year olds in their program.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – October – Donated $200.to their Emergency Fund to benefit children in their programs.
Excellence in Writing- September – Funded IEW curriculum programs for the 2012-2013 school year for low income qualifying families.
Martha’s Place – September – Purchased and delivered a 3-in-1 Car Sear for one of the toddlers in their program.
Nipomo Youth Coalition –September – $1500.00 assistance for food, clothing, sports, field trips, school supplies and other educational needs.
Excellence in Writing- August – Funded IEW curriculum programs for the 2012-2013 school year for low income qualifying family.
Teen’s Together – August – Assisted in funding the enrichment activity, including cooking and etiquette class, for the girls in their program.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – August – Purchased baby wipes, pack n plays, high chairs, sleepers & onesies for the babies.
Tree of Life – August – Purchased 4 convertible car seats and 3 jumbo boxes of baby wipes for the babies in their program.
Paso Robles Art Association – August – Donated $500.00 for the event Arte de Tiza, supporting art programs for children & teens.
Assistance League Sue’s Stars- July -$1000.00 to assist with the clothing of middle school students.
Beatitude House – July – Purchased several large packages of diapers in assorted sizes for the babies in their program.
Opera San Luis Obispo- July – $800.00 to provide scholarships for children who qualify for financial aid who want to attend the Opera Camp.
SLO Parks & Rec – Aquatics – SLO Swim- July- Contributed $500.00 to help fund swim classes or programs for underprivileged children.
Excellence in Writing- July – Funded IEW curriculum programs for the 2012-2013 school year for low income qualifying family.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation – June – Sent $500.00 to provide financial aid for children to attend their programs.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – June – Purchased baby wipes, diapers, sleep n plays & onesies for the babies in their program.
Martha’s Place – June – Purchased an array of girls clothing and boys and girls socks and underwear for the children in their program.
Get On The Bus – June – Funded some grocery items needed for the children’s ice cream social following their visit with their loved ones.
Templeton Independent Study High School- Rita Goehner Memorial Award – June-– $300.00- 2 graduating students who excel in the Arts.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation – May – Sent $300.00 to provide financial aid for children to attend their programs.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – May–Purchased a gift card to be used for camping supplies for their clients.
Independent Living Program – May – Provided Vocal Lessons for a Foster Teen in their program who is living in a group home.
SLO Parks & Rec – Aquatics – SLO Swim- May- Contributed $300.00 to help fund swim classes or programs for underprivileged children.
Excellence in Writing- May – Funded IEW curriculum programs for the 2012-2013 school year for low income qualifying family.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – May– Funded class fees for Martial Arts classes for three of the children in their program.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – April – Purchased 5 pack n plays, 3 hi chairs, newborn baby clothes for the babies in their program.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – April –Purchased and delivered 27 Easter Baskets for the children in their programs.
Prado Day Center/Maxine Lewis Shelter-April – Purchased & delivered 13 Easter Baskets for the homeless children in their program.
Hospice Partners- April – Pillow Pets in memory of Katie Reilly for the Children’s Bereavement Counseling Program.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – March – Funded Soccer Shoes for one of the children in their program.
PEAK CL Smith- March – Contributed $500.00 to help fund their program “Promoting Extracurricular Activities with Kids”.
Atascadero Community Link-Mar. Purchased tee shirts for the Latina Step Forward girls to identify themselves when they perform community service & on outings.
Music Motive – March – Donated $500.00 to be used for their children’s music programs.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO- February – Paid the application fee for Exploration Station for one of their families to obtain a computer.
SLO Museum of Art -Feb. – Contributed $500.00 to their Children’s Art Program scholarship fund.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – Feb. –8 bags of freshly laundered gently used clothing, crib mobile, play station, and changing pad.
Independent Living Program – Feb. – Provided Vocal Lessons for a Foster Teen in their program who is living in a group home.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO- Feb. – Provided funding for a pair of hockey skates so their client could continue playing club hockey.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – Jan. – Purchased 4 Play yards, 4 High Chairs and Boxes of Baby Wipes for the babies they serve.
MBHS Safe and Sober Grad Night – Jan. – Contributed to the fund so help all seniors attend a safe and sober grad night 2012.
Martha’s Place – Jan. – Purchased a lightweight portable stroller for one of the toddlers in their program.
2011
Martha’s Place – Dec. – Purchased the holiday gifts on the wish list for the children in their program.
Angel of Hope – Dec. – Provided Anita’s Pillow Pets for the sibling in their bereavement counseling program.
Teen’s Together – Dec. – Assisted in funding the Holiday Party Dinner for the girls in their program.
Women’s Shelter Program – Dec. – Collected and delivered toys and gift cards for the children and teens in their program.
Prado Day Center/ Maxine Lewis Shelter– Dec. – Purchased a gift from the wish list of each of the 19 children currently in their program.
Martha’s Place – Dec. – Purchased a double stroller for two of the children in their program.
Foster Youth – Beca Pone – Dec. – Purchased 18 hoodies, coats & jackets in assorted styles and sizes for foster teens.
Dept. of Social Services -2012 Youth Calendar – Provided pizza for the foster youth involved in the 2012 Youth Calendar project.
DeGroot’s Home- Nov. – We delivered a large assortment of socks, several lullaby motion & musical toys, & 3 jumbo boxes of wipes.
Independent Living Program – Nov. – Assisted with funding for Holiday gifts for the teen’s through twenty one year olds in their program.
Special Delivery –Oct- Provided much needed diapers for the babies in their program
Military Parents – Oct. – Provided funding for packaging materials to send care packages to our teen’s & twenty’s serving our Country.
Prado Day Center- Oct. – Had 2 Cassette/CD players, Music & Story CD’s, Crayon’s Markers, & Color Books delivered for their children.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – Oct. – Ordered 9 High Chairs and Feeding Seats & 6 more Play Yards.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation – Sept. – Sent $500.00 to provide financial aid for children to attend their programs.
Seasons Grief & Loss Center-Sept. – Provided funding for a children’s table and chairs set for their therapy area.
Martha’s Place- Sept. – Fulfilled their wish list for some replacement toys for their exam rooms.
Beatitude House – Sept. – Purchased Children’s vitamins and several large packages of diapers for the babies and children in their program.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – Sept. – Had 8 Play Yards & Pack & Plays delivered for the babies in their programs to use as cribs.
Paso Robles Art Association – Sept. – Donated $500.00 for the event Arte de Tiza, supporting art programs for children & teens.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO- August- Funded necessary expense for a school Football Program.
Nipomo Youth Coalition –Sept. $1500.00 assistance for food, clothing, sports, field trips, school supplies, and other educational needs.
Teens Together- Aug. – Assist in funding for their semi annual cultural event Dancing with the Stars, dinner and dance lessons.
SAFE–Aug. -Provided school clothing & shoes for qualified low income High-school and Preschool students.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO- Aug. – Funded application fee for Exploration Station.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – Aug. – Assorted clothing for boys 9mos – 24mos. for their clients.
Outside Now- Aug. – Assist with scholarship tuition for 2 children in their program who will be attending a workshop.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – July – 3 High Chairs & 3 Feeding Seats for babies in their program.
Hospice Partners- July -Purchased 11 Pillow Pets in memory of Katie Reilly for the Children’s Bereavement Counseling Program.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation – July – Assisted in funding a three week tennis class for a girl who qualified for their financial aid.
Martha’s Place – July – Purchased storage bins to organize the clothing supplies that we donated previously.
Teens Together – June – Purchased 8 pairs of warm up pants for the girls participating in the yoga program.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – June – Purchased CD/Cassette/Radio players for 2 of their Art Therapy rooms.
Prado Day Center – June – Funded football camp for one of the boys in their program.
Martha’s Place – June –clothing, socks and underwear for boys and girls, bottles, formula, diapers, wipes, and more.
Templeton Independent Study High School- Rita Goehner Memorial Award – June-– $300.00 graduating student who excels in the Arts.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – May- Purchased 4 Playards (used as cribs) for their clients.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation- May- $1500.00 funds for Prado, MLHS, WSPSLO & Low Income Children for Summer Programs.
Opera San Luis Obispo- May – $500.00 to provide scholarships for children who attend the Opera Camp.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – May- Purchased a batch of boys clothing, and donated over a dozen bags of gently used clothes, etc.
DrumSchool/MusicSchool 101 –May- $300.00 for student scholarships for Bucketeers, a beginning level drum class.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO- May – Donated gently used furniture for the newly acquired transitional homes.
Fort Hope – May – donation of $300.00 for supplies for children in their programs.
SLO Library -May- $1200.00 funding for summer programs – 10 libraries will participate and 4H will run the programs.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – April – Assisted a child in their program with Guitar Lessons.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center –April –Sent out $80.00 of Enfimil Infant baby formula & Many bags of gently used clothing & access.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – April – 7 Easter Baskets for the children in their Safe House.
Central Coast Rescue Mission – April – $500.00 to help provide meals for children in their program.
Prado Day Center-April – 15 Easter Baskets for the homeless children in their program.
Tu Nidito – April – 10 Anita’s Pillow Pets in memory of Angelique Redondo for their children’s grief & counseling programs.
PEAK – April – $500.00 to assist with scholarships for children’s extra curricular activities
SLO Museum of Art-April -$500.00 to assist with Children’s Art Center scholarships.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center- March – 2 New High Chairs, 4 New Feeding Seats, 2 gently used Pack n Plays & more.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – March – Funding for a client to attend BSA Summer Camp.
Hospice Partners- March – Pillow Pets in memory of Katie Reilly for the Children’s Bereavement Counseling Program.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center –Feb. –6 new Playards,1 gently used crib w/ bedding & 8 large bags of gently used clothes & more.
SLO Parks & Recreation – Feb. Provided funding for 14 – 2 week group swim lessons for underprivileged children.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center –Feb. – Purchased 48 packs of travel wet wipes for babies.
Prado Day Center –Jan. – Purchased 2 large totes filled with toddler toys: stackers, crayons, puzzles, books and more.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – Jan. – Passed along an in kind donation of handmade knit hats to keep the kids nice and warm.
Special Delivery –Jan.- Provided much needed diapers and wet wipes for the babies in their program.
2010
Women’s Shelter Program SLO- Dec. – 6 Jumbo boxes of diapers.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation –Dec. – $300.00 funding for Children with financial need.
Teens Together – Dec. – Provide gifts for holiday gathering.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center- Dec.- Purchased and delivered 8 new pack and plays for babies to use for cribs.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – Nov. – Donated $500.00 to the children’s emergency fund.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – Nov. – Funded application fee $15.00 for Exploration Station
Drum School 101- Oct, – $700.00 To assist with providing scholarships to children in need.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – Oct. – Funded school photo packages for 4 students in their program
Hospice Partners- Oct.– 15 Pillow Pets for the Children’s Grief Counseling and Bereavement Program
Nipomo Youth Coalition –Sept. $1500.00 assistance for food, clothing, sports, field trips, school supplies, and other educational needs.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation –Sept. Paid for the enrollment fee for an afrter school program for a qualifying child.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – Aug. – Provide Transportation processing fee for 4 students in their program
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center-Aug.- Facilitate donation of 8 used cribs to families with babies without.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO-Aug.- funded $40.00 transportaion fee for 4 children in the Lucia Mar School District.
CCK Bear Aid – Aug.- Donated $300 which will provide 120 children with teddy bears who appear at the Children’s Court.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation-Aug.- $425.00 funds for Prado, MLHS, & WSPSLO Children for Summer Programs.
Teen’s Together – Aug. – Fund enrichment activity & dinner for 17 girls in the comprehensive counseling program.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO-July- Snacks for Art Therapy Program.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation-July- $450.00 funds for Prado, MLHS, & WSPSLO Children for Summer Programs
Opera San Luis Obispo – July – Fund 2 children for the Summer Opera Camp.
Prado Day Center-July- Little Tikes Giant Toybox, 3 rolling three drawer carts, for the children’s room.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center-July- 7 new Playards, Diapers, 2 used cribs & 3 used Playards, 4 Boys outfits.
San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation-June- $2500.00 fund for Prado, MLHS, & WSPSLO Children for Summer Programs.
Hawthorne Elementary-June- 17 Awards-6th Grade Reading Buddies – B&N Giftcards, Movie Experience Passes, & Yogurt Creation Certs.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center –June-$500.00 for Emergency Children Fund.
Templeton Independent Study High School- Rita Goehner Memorial Award – June-– $300.00 graduating student who excels in the Arts.
MBHS Graduate Award-June – Laptop Computer to assist with continuing education.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center-May- – Purchase of 8 new Cosco Play yards
SLO Museum of Art-May-$500.00 to assist with Children’s Art Center scholarships.
SLO Library -Summer- $2400.00 to assist with funding for summer science programs at six of the branches.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – ongoing -Crib, bedding and toys.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO- 16 Jumbo boxes of Pull-ups in assorted sizes.
Hospice Partners- April -Pillow Pets in memory of Katie Reilly for the Children’s Bereavement Counseling Program.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center -April ongoing – Pack n Play donation.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO– April – Easter Baskets for the children in the safe house.
Prado Day Center – April – Easter Baskets for the children at the center.
Excellence in Writing –April - writing program for Low income family.
Women’s Shelter Program SLO – Feb. – April – assist a high school swimmer with fees and supplies.
Fort Hope – March – donation of $150.00 for supplies for their program.
Women’s Shelter SLO – March – assist a child in their program with fees for Martial Art Classes for up to 3 mos.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling Center – March –continue ongoing donations –Diapers & Pack n play.
Women’s Shelter SLO- March – assist with preschool tuition.
Excellence in Writing – March – writing program for low income family.
Women’s Shelter Program – March – diapers provided.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling – February –Pack n Play & Crib.
2009
Teen’s Together – December – transportation, gifts, & dessert for Christmas event.
Fort Hope – December- $350.00 funding for supplies.
Nipomo Food Pantry – December- provided 125 gifts for very needy children.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling – December- Cribs & Pack n play’s.
Assistance League Sue’s Stars- November -$1000.00 to assist with the clothing of middle school students.
Prado Day Center – December – provided a Christmas gift for every child on the list.
Five Acres- November – $2000.00 of patterned and colorful bed in a bags for the children in residence.
National Adoption Day Fun Festival – November funded Arts and Craft Supplies.
Alpha Pregnancy Counseling – November – Crib
Independent Living Program – November- $1000.00 for the emergency fund for tuition, books, and school supplies for teens .
Hospice Partners – October -provided 15 pillow pets for children/teens in their grief counseling program.
California Youth Connection – September -Assist with funding for a Speak Out event for foster youth
SLO Dept. of Social Services –Permanency Program-Sibling Harvest Festival – September- funded games, prizes, food & decorations.
Prado Day Center –September -$750.00 for school clothing and shoes for homeless children.
Nipomo Youth Coalition –September $1500.00 assistance for food, clothing, sports, field trips, school supplies, and other educational needs.
Solid Rock Ranch – September- $1000.00 to help with food, clothing, school supplies, educational needs and entertainment.
San Luis Obispo Symphony – August -donated $500.00 to the Everyday Etudes programs on the schools.
Cal Poly YOPAC – August – donated $500.00 to assist Youth Outreach at the Performing Arts Center programs.
Teens Together – July- provided funding for an enrichment outing for 17 girls.
Hospice Partners – July- provided 15 pillow pets for children/teens in their grief counseling program.
San Luis Obispo Art Center – June $500.00 to help provide funding for the children’s/teen art programs.
Templeton Independent Study High School- Rita Goehner Memorial Award – June- $300.00 graduating student who excels in the Arts.
With Wings and A Halo – June- provided funding for 10 B.A.C.K. Packets filled with books to be given to First Responders.
Institute for Excellence in Writing – May, July, August Provided IEW Programs for individual families with children in need.
Hospice Partners- March –Pillow Pets for Children’s Grief Counseling Program.
Marian Hospice- March- Teen Care Notes to send to grieving teens after a loss of a loved one
Maxine Lewis Memorial Homeless Shelter -February 3 rolling carts filled with toys, games, and arts and craft supplies for the children
Hospice San Luis Obispo- January- 150 Helping Your Child Work through Grief Handbooks to be given to children
2008
Maxine Lewis Memorial Homeless Shelter- December - Blanket Drive- 24 blankets & throws, & gently used blankets and clothing
Maxine Lewis Memorial Homeless Shelter, San Luis Obispo- Sept/Oct – We were able to provide just under $ 1850.00 worth of
goods: 16 cots, 16 allergy free pillows, 4 pack-n-plays, backpacks, jackets, shoes, and socks.
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