UPDATE
Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana Chapter #2
The Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana Chapter #2, a non-profit organization, will soon begin assembling care packages to ship to our military troops that are currently deployed. The organization is currently taking donations of items to be included in the packages. If you or someone you know or if you know a local group that would like to donate any items please contact one of the persons listed below, The Blue Star Mothers have contacted persons in charge of deployed troops and have compiled the following list of items requested by the troops.
Care packages
Requested items:
Stationary and envelopes
Greeting cards to send back home
Telephone calling cards (AT&T cards are
best)
Music CDs,
Movie DVDs
Personal hygiene items,
(tooth brushes, dental floss, q-tips
shampoo, lotions, wet-wipes, lip balm,
deodorant, maxi pads with wings,razors, etc)
Eye Drops
Breath Mints
Sun Block Comb/brushes Liquid hand Sanitizer
Disposable cameras
Yo-yo's /jump ropes
Dart Boards
Small Flashlights
Health/medical products (icy hot, Ben gay,
Cough drops, etc)
Bed sheets (white, single size sets)
Crossword/puzzle/word find books
Batteries
Jigsaw puzzles
Small footballs and Frisbees
Any small hand held or travel size games/toys
Coffee pots / filters
Scotch tape
White cotton ankle socks
White cotton under shirts
Non-perishable food items:
Candy
Any snack foods (Cookies, crackers, snack
cakes, chips, trail mix. Chex mix,
nuts/seeds, etc)
Energy bars, cereal bars Tuna in pouches
Beef jerky
Ramen noodles
Cereal (individual packs)
Granola Bars
Gum
Oatmeal (individual packs
Grits (individual packs)
Marshmallows
Microwave pop corn
Hot chocolate mix
Coffee
Kool-Aid/Tea/Power-aid drink mixes
Pudding /Jell-O cups
Any thing in sealed or microwavable pouches
Letters and cards to any soldier
Please remember that all food items must be non-perishable and individually wrapped.
Monetary donations are also being accepted to help with the cost of packaging and shipping,
To donate items please contact one of the following persons:
Suzie Johnston: 985-447-5200
Belinda Soderstrum: 985-447-7575
Charlotte Hymel: 985-446-0601
If you have or know of a soldier that needs a care package, Please give us their name and address.
The deadline for donating items will be November 26, 2006.
PTL!
Blessings,
L
To all-
After my Cancer diagnosis and treatment, I have searched for
God's purpose in allowing this horrible disease into my
life. About three years ago, God placed on my heart a vision
for having a Cancer Conference. I sat down and wrote out a 5
page business plan for an event. I have spent the last three
years developing this divine idea.
Cancer...Living the Journey is a event designed to meet the
needs of cancer survivors, their families and care givers
before, during and after diagnosis. We have managed to pull
seven organizations to the table that service about 95% of
the cancer patients in Louisiana. This is the first time
that this type of an event has occurred in our state,
additionally, these organizations with similar missions have
never all worked together. GOD IS AWESOME!
The event is completely free!! Here is our website:
http:// www.livingthejourney.org
Registration has just opened up
this week. I would encourage anyone affected by this disease
to visit this site, register and attend this two day, one of
a kind event!!
Please send this e-mail out to all of your churches, prayer
chains, co-workers, family, friends, etc.
Cancer affects us all, directly or indirectly. I developed
this event as a grassroots event that would serve all
affected. Word of mouth is our best tool to get this message
out.
In Christ-
Scott Courtright
D. Scott Courtright
11433 Moss Side Drive
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
h/225/644-8085
c/225/270-9509
c/225/772-6786
Love in Christ,
Ray Timberlake, Homeowner Erin Hardy, Sarah Timberlake, Doug Hall
Our Mission Team was joined by this group from Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana.
From left to right: Sarah Pate, Megan Cardwell, MS Erin Hardy (Owner), Dodie Garrett, Brian Mercer (Youth Director) Courtney Andrews, and Jennifer Martin.
Team Donations: Lunches, snacks, drinks in cans or individual water bottles;
disposable gloves, work gloves, face masks.
Storm Recovery Center Donations: Bleach, tools (mentioned above); gloves; shovels; crowbars; buckets.
Thanks again for your attention to this matter. I look forward to working with you in the coming months. Please forward this email to those who may have an interest in helping with storm recovery in our area.
Your Sister in Christ,
Sarah Timberlake
Volunteer Information
What You Need to Bring:
Old work clothing (long pants)
Sleeping bag/twin sheets/pillow
Long sleeved shirts/blouses
Water bottle/jug/cooler
Cotton & plastic work gloves
Changes of clothing for after work
Disposable face masks
First aid supplies (band-aids, disinfectant)
Safety goggles (may be a team item)
Completed medical release forms
Personal hygiene items
Completed use of equipment release forms
Towels & washcloths
Name tags durable enough for the work site
Heavy work shoes/boots Insect repellant
Any personal hand tools you like using
Gel hand sanitizer
Sunscreen
Note: if your team is being housed in one of our refurbished homes, mobile homes, or churches,
each person needs to bring his or her own twin sheets (and blanket if coming in the winter).
Immediate Warehouse Needs:
Wonderbars & crowbars
Wire hangers
Drywall Roto-Saw
Saw horses
Electrical wiring
Drywall square
Wheelbarrows
Electrical tape
Mud, tape, taping knives
Cordless drills/drivers
Electrical switches
Sheetrock nails & screws
½” Heavy duty drills
6ft stepladder
30 new or used folding chairs
Levels
Insulation: R13 & R19 either 16” or 24” on center
New Items Needed for Families in Their Rebuilt/Repaired Homes:
Electric or gas ranges
Water heaters Tea kettles
Washing machines
Doors: interior & exterior
½ gallon pitchers
Dryers
Vinyl flooring
Serving bowls
Plumbing supplies
Towel racks
Pots & pans
Kitchen cabinets
Sets of dishes
Frying pans
Sinks
Sets of flatware
Serving platters
Blankets
Cookie Sheets
9”x13” Cake pans
Sets of long-handled utensils
Coffee pots
Sets of glassware
Bathroom fixtures (tubs, sinks, toilets, etc.)