Dedication

 “Dedication is not what others expect of you, it is what you can give to others.”

The outstanding volunteers here at The Center are already full swing into their activities. Our staff and volunteers are actively planning for months of games, crafts and outings.  The children are extremely eager to see our volunteers who visit us week after week and month after month.  Prior to arriving at The Center these children have had no one to depend on or anyone to care for them so the support and stability from our volunteers is priceless.  You arrive with your smiling faces and we know that you truly care about these children.  The activities, meals, games, and crafts have all been carefully planned.  These children are, for a moment, able to think about something other than the awful situations they have faced.  To our wonderful volunteers we thank you.

As the calendar begins to fill with these activities, The Center is still in great need of meals to be brought in, prepared, served and cleaned up.  Preparing and serving meals for 43 children everyday is no small task for our staff.   Any support with meal preparation or meal donation would be greatly appreciated.

We have received many calls requesting ideas for service projects this past month.  One idea is care packages for the children.  Toiletry items such has as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, deodorant, and soap are always in demand.  Please check our wish list for ongoing needs if you are interested in preparing a package.  We gladly welcome other ideas for service projects as well.

Every contribution made to The Center is greatly appreciated.  We are especially grateful to those who routinely dedicate their time, talent, and resources to benefit our children.  If your civic group or organization is interested in volunteering, preparing a meal, or planning a service project for our children please contact Merrill Autry mautry@umbrellaweb.org  for details.