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Sweet Dream In A Bag

   Newsletter

    September 2014

                   Providing New Bedding, Caring
                 and Love to Children in Transition



When a sweet 7 yr. old girl choose her Sweet Dream Bag she said, "I think I am going to cry, I love Disney Princesses".  When she took her hand-made sock monkey out of her bag to name, she said, "I think I am going to cry, I love monkeys!" And after we got done with the story and told her she could keep her book and read it every night she just held it close to her heart and said, "I know I'm going to cry!"   This is what touches your heart when you see these children so thankful!


 

SWEET DREAM HAS THE
GREATEST VOLUNTEERS!

When we were finished with a Treasure Time (where the children choose their Sweet Dream Bags and their volunteer sits with them as they read their personalized book) the director of the program at the Transitional Housing told us she has never seen volunteers so excited and enthusiastic to be with the children and spend time with them!!!!  She said there are lots of different volunteers that come to their agency --- but Sweet Dream Volunteers seem to have a joy and almost can't wait till a child is assigned to them! We are so thankful for each volunteer that has so much love and caring for these precious children and that treasure their time as they find out what is important to each child and get to know them, then enjoy each child's joy and excitement!  Thank you for being the very best!!!!

     Large Company Helped                   In A Big Way

We went to Charles Schwab headquarters and had a Packing Party.  For months before this event each employee worked at finding creative ways to raise money to fund this event.  They put on Bar-B-Q, sold "Selfy Pictures", Auctioned off a lunch, had a Pie Throw at your supervisor event, put out donation collection boxes, had a dress down day, Flip-Flop Day, and charged people to participate,  some people hand-made sock monkeys, some contacted friends and relatives and corporate friends to donate.  It ended up that Sweet Dream received most all the materials to pack 60 Sweet Dream Bags.  We couldn't get them all done that afternoon --- but everyone had a great time creating these beautiful gifts for the children that have so little!!!  What an outpouring of love and caring!!!!



PROVIDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLUBS TO SERVE PRECIOUS CHILDREN RIGHT IN THEIR AREA

We introduced "Sweet Dream In A Bag" to all the Kiwanis Clubs in the Capital District at their yearly District Convention held near Washington DC.  We met so many wonderful people with such big hearts for children. Many clubs are considering a project using the Sweet Dream model.  We are ready and willing to help get Sweet Dream projects started!!!

IMPORTANT DATES:



Aug. 29, Friday, starting at 5 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Family Tree
3805 Marshall St, Wheatridge CO 80033  (Volunteers Needed)

Sept. 3, Wednesday, starting at 6 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Access Housing
6978 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City,  CO  80022  (Volunteers Needed)

Sept. 20,  2014  Saturday Morning
"Pack & Pray Event”
Bethany E-Free Church, 6240  S. Broadway, Littleton, CO  80121, Starts: 9am -12:30
A light lunch is served about 11:15—plan to stay!  (Everyone Welcome!) 

Sept. 22, Monday, starting at 6 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Mt. Loretto Family House
3101 S. Federal Blvd, Denver, CO  80236  (Volunteers Needed)
 
Sept. 24, Wednesday, starting at 5 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Family Tree
3805 Marshall St, Wheatridge CO 80033  (Volunteers Needed)
 
Oct. 4, Saturday, starting at 1 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
VOA Transitional Housing/Young Mothers
455 Bannock, Denver, CO  (Volunteers Needed)

Oct. 18,  2014  Saturday Morning
"Pack & Pray Event”
Bethany E-Free Church, 6240  S. Broadway, Littleton, CO  80121, Starts: 9am -12:30
A light lunch is served about 11:15—plan to stay!  (Everyone Welcome!) 
 
Nov.15, 2014  Saturday Morning
"Pack & Pray Event”
Bethany E-Free Church, 6240  S. Broadway, Littleton, CO  80121, Starts: 9am -12:30
A light lunch is served about 11:15—plan to stay!  (Everyone Welcome!) 
 
NO “Pack & Pray Event” in December

Reminder:  There will be Treasure Time added as agencies get the event dates set, so please check our website and look at the CALENDAR!!!   If you can help with any Treasure Time Event please call Susie 303-507-2098 or email Susie@sweetdreaminabag.org
 Check the Calendar on our Website: www.sweetdreaminabag.org
 


Speaking to groups

We enjoy opportunities to speak and share about Sweet Dream to any group, church, scout troop, business or organization.  If you want to share the mission of helping children to your  Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club and other service minded organization-- just call Susie 303-507-2098


 


Speaking to groups

We enjoy opportunities to speak and share about Sweet Dream to any group, church, scout troop, business or organization.  If you want to share the mission of helping children to your  Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club and other service minded organization-- just call Susie 303-507-2098


 

Need for Toothbrushes

We are in great need of Toothbrushes -- we have some toothpaste that will last a couple of months, but we are short on Toothbrushes.  We could use brushes for all ages.  The children get so excited to find that there is a new toothbrush and toothpaste packed in their Sweet Dream Bag.  We have been known to have to stop reading the book and let the child go brush their teeth!!!  We love to see that sort of excitement about a NEW toothbrush and toothpaste!!!!  Contact your dentist -- we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit so everything they donate is tax deductible!

Do you have any Beanie  Babies in a plastic box out in the garage or in your basement that you would like to donate to Sweet Dream? The children love getting a little toy to love!  Just call Susie 303-507-2098

Needed:

  • Toothbrushes ages 2-16
  • Twin Comforters
  • Twin Sheet Sets
  • Twin Size Fleece Blankets
  • Beanie Baby (even entire collections would be wonderful!)
  • Funds to purchase large order of Fleece Blankets
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