Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for making our 2019 Mission a tremendous Success!
Together we raised $9,058! That breaks down to $5,323 in cash donations, $400 written directly to North Star, our personal donation of $3,005 and $330 in Kohl’s cash. That puts us over $67,000 raised for our 11 years of missions and this does not include the cost of the individual items purchased outside of the cash donations.
The team at North Star Family Services and the six families we helped were so appreciative of all you did for them. In 2003 Bonnie Hathaway saw the need for homeless family services in Leominster. She approached her church and joined forces with others in her community. After a generous private benefactor purchased a home in Leominster she and her network now offer 5 homeless families at a time a place to live and receive services they need to get back on their feet.
Our total donation to the Shelter was $6,597.74 which breaks down this way: $4,558.06 used to purchase items donated directly to the shelter such as 5 small refrigerator’s, 25 blankets, 50 bed sets with sheets and pillow cases, 50 bath towels, shampoo, shaving cream, razor blades, brushes, deodorant, lotions, tooth paste, hand creams, games, shower caddies and laundry baskets. $2,039.68 was used to purchase items for the 6 families such as toys, clothes, blankets, diapers, baby wipes, gift cards for food, gas & clothing. For the $400 in checks written directly to North Star, we were able to have them purchase additional gifts cards. Again, these numbers do not reflect total cost of items so many of you purchased on your own.
In addition to helping North Star, $2,040.67 was used to purchase winter coats, boots, gloves and hats for 25 children in the Lawrence Public School system currently living in shelters. Thank you Arlin for making us aware of these children. t
Special thanks to Deborah & Larry for those late evenings helping us organize everything. Thank you Mo for bringing us to COSTCO to shop and load up the van, thank you for also making the other large shopping spree on your own mind you in a snowstorm and for finding that final size 10 boys winter boot we needed. Thank you Steve for making a large shopping run on your own at COSTCO and for helping us set up the food at the party. Thank you Gabby for entertaining us with Holiday Music on your piano. Thank you Ken for making the Chili for our party and to you and Ilene for helping us deliver everything. Special thanks to Mike, Carlos and Arlin for helping us load cars and trucks for delivery. Big thanks to each of the 35 elves that showed up for the wrapping party. We appreciate everyone more than you know!
Foundation Dario is very much alive because of you! Fingers crossed that we will receive the final IRS approval shortly so we can start planning a celebratory launch!
You are an integral part of our foundation! Together we make a difference!
We appreciate your love & support!
