As of today we have $1,168 in the bank and an additional $175 in pledges outstanding and other pledges not yet committed. So get those pledges in as soon as you can.
Thank you all so much. Now we have to get down to the nitty gritty of organization – continually going toward our goals and future additions to this project – tool lending, contractor list to call with questions and to get services from fellow members at a discount, neighbors helping neighbors do small home projects, etc. But first, getting the structure in place – strong and capable of being built upon.
We have Enfield Home Depot and I have received the intro package so I can now contact the store. This promises to be quite a big deal. Liz Adamsky, volunteer fundraiser, and I will work on the organization of this project. This internet site - the Stewardship Project Blog - is now in place so that you can check in with us to note our progress. I'll send out a monthly newsletter to all those on our email mailing list. If you wish to be taken off the list or added, contact us at mary.healingarts@gmail.
I want each of you to be compiling a “wish list” for you, your family and neighbors needs. Don’t be shy. List anything and everything that you might find at Home Depot, Pottery Barn and Quest. You never know what we might get in. (as many of you know from the past 20 years of local donations) Spread the word. With this list in hand when we receive the goods we can distribute them more quickly and easily. That is the working plan. We will post inventory on the web site, but if there is a specific need and item that get’s picked up, I can call you and get you over here to pick up.
Include on this list:
Name,
Address,
Phone number, email.
List of needs
List of how you can volunteer –your talents!
Feel free to pass on this to all you know.
maryella1@earthlink.net
Name,
Address,
Phone number, email.
List of needs
List of how you can volunteer –your talents!
Feel free to pass on this to all you know.
maryella1@earthlink.net
or
mary.healingarts@gmail.com
subject: Stewardship Project
Vermont – We have received generous contributions from all of you up there. Thank you. Yvonne Laseter has donated a 30 foot camper to hold "stuff." We plan on working up a schedule of when the camper can be where. Having worked with kids for over 30 years, she is in charge of local kiddos painting and decorating the camper. Pictures WILL be taken. More on that later. If anyone has space, trucks strong backs, don’t hesitate to volunteer for pick up and sorting. Trucks that can draw the camper.
Connecticut – Wayne aka “Moochie” has donated space in Stafford Springs to hold items. He’s a wonder he is. If anyone has space, trucks, strong backs, don’t hesitate to volunteer for pick up and sorting.
The Stewardship Project is has been going on for 20 years, in a small way. Almost every week when I arrive in Connecticut there are goods in front of my door. I know a lot of people in the surrounding area who give and take. It’s been a great success. Now we can step it up a notch, but always taking it slow – planning and organizing so it does not get ahead of us. We all know that we can make a difference by reaching out a hand to help one another. Other than the cost of the annual fee, gas to pick up and when needed, labor, we are hoping to keep financial issues to a minimum. I have always been convinced that good can be done by actions and words. It’s worked so far. And all contributions go to the running of the project.
Healing Arts Institute, Inc.
Stewardship Project
95 West Stafford Road
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
860-684-3184
Use it up – wear it out – do without
Stewardship Project
95 West Stafford Road
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
860-684-3184
Use it up – wear it out – do without
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