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Sweet Dream In A Bag

Newsletter

May 2016

 
 Providing New Bedding, Caring

and Love to Children in Transition
Note from Susie:

We were in Ft. Collins and gifted this little guy a Sweet Dream Bag....he couldn't wait to get home...he made his bed and put on his P.J.'s and enjoyed his new bed, then just had to draw us a Thank you note and had to bring it to us before we left the property....This is what keeps us going...seeing these young children so excited and so thankful for such a simple thing...BEDDING!

Thank You Volunteers!
 
We are so thankful for each and every volunteer that helps Sweet Dream be a reality...people donating financially, purchasing sheets & pillows, toothbrush & toothpaste, people sewing baby quilts & Bronco pillowcases, packing Sweet Dream Bags, helping the children choose their Sweet Dream Bag and reading with them, cutting ribbon, making Mom & Dad's mugs, packing Domestic Violence Bags, helping set up Pack & Pray's, organizing events in churches and businesses, promoting Sweet Dream to friends and family....You all are so important to the success and beauty of how Sweet Dream is able to bless so many precious children!   Thank you to the hundreds of people that keep Sweet Dream going and encourage us each and every day...we are so thankful for each of you and love you all so much!!
Church partners with Sweet Dream

It was a wonderful week.....a Church partnered with Sweet Dream during their Compassion Week...they volunteered at 3 Gifting Events (gifted 70 children with Sweet Dream Bags),  It was exciting to see all these new volunteers have such fun and enjoy the children so much!!  A special "Pack & Pray Event" was held at their church...they provided half the funds for bedding materials and Sweet Dream was able to match their contribution and 64 Sweet Dream Bags were made at this special event....what a blessing to see a church body, over 70 children and adults,  get so involved and enjoy the children we serve with all their hearts!  

    Christian School has Dental Drive

 The students of a Christian School had us come speak to their classes about what Sweet Dream does and how it impacts children's lives.  The students decided they wanted to help...so they organized a Dental Drive....they collected nearly 400 toothbrushes & toothpaste.  This will help us make sure each Sweet Dream Bag contains these items...A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE STUDENTS FOR CARING & SHARING!!!

GIFTING EVENTS

We have 3 Gifting Events coming up....we need volunteers for each of them...May 24 & 26th are new properties that we have just added.  It is always exciting to find new properties that have children that we can serve!!  Check your schedules and email Susie@sweetdreaminabag.org if you can help!

May 24, Tuesday, start 5:30 pm
"Gifting Event”
Irving Center
1385 S. Irving St, Denver, CO  80219
 May 26, Thursday, start 5:30 pm
"Gifting Event”
Raritan Property
1900 Block of S. Raritan St, Denver, CO 80223
Event will be outside in the picnic area
 June 2, Thursday, start 6:30 pm
"Gifting Event”
Warren Village
1300 Gilpin St, Denver, CO  80218

 

Craft Toys for Kids Project

Sweet Dream has been fortunate to be one of the non-profits that the Longmont Kiwanis Club has selected to donate their wooden handcrafted toys to.   Craft Toys for Kids is a project that the Longmont Kiwanis Club’s 40 plus members support.

Using donated lumber, the members make wood toys for donation to kids in need. The toys come in all shapes, sizes, models and are carefully crafted with the child’s fun and safety in mind.  We now have 150 jeeps, 60 airplanes and 300 small cars to add to the Sweet Dream Bag.  

IMPORTANT EVENT DATES:

May 21, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
"Pack & Pray Event”
Bethany E-Free Church, 6240 S. Broadway,
Littleton, CO  80121
Starts: 9 am – 12:30 pm
A light lunch is served about 11:15 –plan to stay! (Everyone Welcome!!!)
 

May 24, Tuesday, start 5:30 pm
"Gifting Event”
Irving Center
1385 S. Irving St, Denver, CO  80219
(Volunteers needed)
 

May 26, Thursday, start 5:30 pm
"Gifting Event”
Raritan Property
1900 Block of S. Raritan St, Denver, CO 80223
Event will be outside in the picnic area
(Volunteers needed)

 
June 2, Thursday, start 6:30 pm

"Gifting Event”
Warren Village
1300 Gilpin St, Denver, CO  80218
(Volunteers needed)
 

June 18, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
"Pack & Pray Event”
Bethany E-Free Church, 6240 S. Broadway,
Littleton, CO  80121
Starts: 9 am – 12:30 pm
A light lunch is served about 11:15 –plan to stay! (Everyone Welcome!!!)
 

July 16, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
"Pack & Pray Event”
Bethany E-Free Church, 6240 S. Broadway,
Littleton, CO  80121
Starts: 9 am – 12:30 pm
A light lunch is served about 11:15 –plan to stay! (Everyone Welcome!!!)

 
Aug 20, Saturday Morning, start 9 am

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

Sept. 17, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
"Pack & Pray Event”
Bethany E-Free Church, 6240 S. Broadway,
Littleton, CO  80121
Starts: 9 am – 12:30 pm
A light lunch is served about 11:15 –plan to stay! (Everyone Welcome!!!)
  

October 1, Saturday, start 10 am
"Gifting Event”
VOA Family Housing & Support
455 Bannock, Denver, CO 80204
(Volunteers needed)
 

 Reminder:  There will be Treasure Time Gifting Events added as agencies set dates, check our website and look at the CALENDAR! www.sweetdreaminabag.org
Please--- if you can help with any Event call Susie 303-507-2098 or email:
Susie@sweetdreaminabag.org

 Updated: 5/14/2016

 

Needed:
  • Satin Ribbon (from Costco or Sams) 50 yd bolts Aprox.$7

  • Baby Crib Fitted Sheet

  • Navy Blue Twin Comforters at Walmart

  • Fabric for Baby Quilts

  • Baby Patch-Work Quilts

  • Twin Sheet Sets
  • Starbucks instant coffee packets (for Dad's "Man Mugs")

Agencies  

Access Housing/Commerce City
Alternatives to Violence/Loveland
Angel House/Loveland
Castle Rock Women's Crisis Center/Castle Rock
Coalition for the Homeless /Ren. at Lowery
Coalition for the Homeless/ West End Flats
Coalition for the Homeless/Renaissance 88
Coalition for the Homeless/Ren. Blue Spruce
Coalition for the Homeless/ Stout Street Flats
Colo. House/Partners in Housing-Colo Springs
Crossroads Safehouse/Trans. Housing-Ft.Collins
Decatur Place Transitional Housing
Denver Rescue Mission Star Tran. Housing
Extended Hands of Hope/Avanti House
Family Tree Housing & Family Services
Family Tree Crisis Center
Father Ed Judy's House
Fostering Hope Foundation/Colo. Springs
Gabriel House/Aurora
Gabriel House/St. Francis de Sales
Gateway Women's Shelter
Greeley Transitional Housing
Hope Center Pre-School
Hope Communities/California Street
Hope Communities/Hidden Brook
Hope Communities/Thrill
House of Hope/Family Tree
Humbolt Archdiocesan Housing I
I Am Academy
Irving Center Archdiocesan
Jefferson Co. Attorney/  Family Violence
Jefferson County Head Start
LaPuente House/Alamosa, CO
Mercy /Springfield Ct. Apt./Ft. Collins
Mercy/Holly Park Apartments
Mt. Loretto Family Housing
Open Door Ministries
Pasada Family Shelter/Pueblo
Pasada Rio Sacramento/Pueblo
Raritan Property Archdiocesan
Salvation Army Lambeth Center
STRIDE Transitional Housing
VOA Brandon House
VOA- ECEC Head Start
VOA DAV Families
VOA Family Housing Program
VOA Rainbow Head Start
VOA Young Mothers
Warren Village
Warren Village First Step

As you look at this list you will realize just how many  children need your help and caring to make their lives a little more cozy and give them something to call their own!

Plan a  Packing Party
Want to share Sweet Dream with friends and co-workers the excitement and fun?  Plan and Sponsor a Packing Party.  Sweet Dream does all the work to get prepared.  We bring all the needed items to pack, your group just needs to raise half the funds for the event and the people to pack....we do the rest!   Susie would love to share how to do that and can come share about Sweet Dream with your group so everyone can get excited about this great opportunity!    Susie:303-507-2098
 "This is my very own!"
Schedule Your Next Gifting Event
Directors and Case Workers:  we are now  scheduling Gifting Events for the next 3 months--- Please look at your calendar and contact us to get your event on our Sweet Dream Schedule!  These children need to sleep warm and comfy in these cold months!--  Email: Susie@sweetdreaminabag.org and secure a date!  
Together we can make a difference!
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