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Sweet Dream In A Bag

Newsletter

December 2015

 
 Providing New Bedding, Caring

and Love to Children in Transition
 Story from a Sweet Dream Gifting Event: 
We were at a Head Start School gifting Sweet Dream Bags to the sweetest young children.  Many of these children had been sleeping on the floor so at this gifting we gave many, many air mattresses to children that needed a bed.  One little guy was so excited to find and pick a "Spiderman" comforter and he was so excited when the volunteer read him his story with his name printed 17 times in the book....but once he saw that he was being given a air mattress he just threw up his hands and said, "I am just so glad I don't have to sleep with anyone now...I'll have my very OWN BED!!!"  Not many of us would react that way over an air mattress and bedding.  These children are just so thankful for this little gift of love and comfort!  We want to thank each of you for helping us make this happen!!!
A Reminder:
  • No Packing & Pray in December--too close to Christmas!
  • Please look at the Event Calendar and see if any of the Treasure Time Gifting Events will work in your busy holiday schedule.  You and your family will be blessed as you come help these precious children pick their Sweet Dream Bag and spendng some time reading and just interacting with them.  We want all the children to have a volunteer and feel special!!!

Black Friday Weekend Shopping

  
Every year we take the opportunity to do our "big" shopping during the great sales after Thanksgiving.  With the snow storm it made the driving a little difficult...but the Target stores were not crowded.  We went to 19 stores and shopped for a total of 26 hours.  And a few  extra hours online ordering some great deals.  People would stop us in the aisles and ask what we were doing with so much bedding....it was great to share about Sweet Dream and we gave brochures and business cards out to many interested people!    We had people that were headed to their cars stop and help us load the van....people with tears in their eyes handing us a few dollars....and we heard many stories of people that had been lived in these circumstances when they were small...so they knew the value of what Sweet Dream is doing!!!  It was a fun weekend and to have taken advantage of shopping the sales...it is worth the time and effort!!  We were able to purchase some sheet sets from Big Lots and 300 more air mattresses from K-Mart.  We know that taking advantage of these sales have made our funds go so much farther and we will be able to bless many more children with their own new Sweet Dream Bag!!!  

 

 

Charlottesville, VA has packed their first
Sweet Dream Bags

The Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville, VA have just packed their first Sweet Dream Bags and are now working on setting a date and time for the Gifting Event.....they have chosen the organization, Jefferrson Area Children's Health Improvement Program.  So they are well on their way!!! This is exciting to see Sweet Dream In A Bag spread to other areas of the country.  We know there are children all over the U.S. that could be blessed to have their own Sweet Dream Bag and to be able to sleep cozy and warm each and every night!!!  We can't wait to see Sweet Dream spread.....it makes a difference in these children's lives!!!  

IMPORTANT DATES:

Dec. 2,  Wednesday, starting  6:30 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
VOA Family Housing
455 Bannock, Denver, CO 80204 
(Volunteers needed)

 
Dec. 5,  Saturday, starting  11 am
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Family Tree Housing & Family Services
3805 Marshall St., Wheatridge, CO 80033
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed)
 
Dec. 7 , Monday, starting  5:00 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Humbolt Archdiocesan Housing Apts.
3707 Humbolt, Denver, CO 80205
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed)
 
Dec. 16, Wednesday, starting at 3:30 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
I AM ACADEMY
4455 Jason St, Denver, CO  80211
 
Dec. 19, 2015 Saturday, starting at 11:30 am
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
VOA Bill Daniels Veteran Service Center
1247 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204
(Volunteers needed)
 
NO ‘’PACKING EVENT” IN DECEMBER
               
Jan. 7,  2016  Thursday, starting 6 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Mt. Loretto Family Housing
3101 S. Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80236
(Volunteers needed)

 
Jan. 16,  2016, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
"Packing 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!!!)

 
Jan. 20,  2016, Wednesday, starting  6 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Hope Center Preschool
3400 Elizabeth St, Denver
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed)

 
Jan. 26, 2016,Tuesday, starting  11:30 am
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Jefferson County Head Start School
5150 Allison St, Arvada, CO 80002
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed)

 
Jan. 30, 2016, Sat, starting 1 pm
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Aurora Gabriel House
13101 E. Mississippi Ave, Bldg. C 1020,
 Aurora, CO 80012
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed)

 
Feb. 20, 2016, Saturday Morning, starting 9 am
"Packing 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!!!)

 
March  19, Saturday Morning, starting 9 am
"Packing 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!!!)

 
April 26 ,Tuesday, starting  11:30 am
"Treasure Time Gifting Event”
Jefferson County Head Start School
5150 Allison St, Arvada, CO 80002
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed) 
 

Reminder:  There will be Treasure Time Gifting Events added as agencies set dates, check our website and look at CALENDAR! www.sweetdreaminabag.org
Please--- if you can help with any Event call Susie 303-507-2098 or email: Susie@sweetdreaminabag
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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
Gateway Women's Shelter
Greeley Transitional Housing
Hope Communities/California Street
Hope Communities/Hidden Brook
Hope Communities/Thrill
Humbolt Archdiocesan Housing I
I Am Academy
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
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!

Needed:
  • Twin Sheet Sets

  • Navy Blue Twin Comforters at Walmart
  • Fabric for Baby Quilts

  • Baby Quilts  
  • Ribbon ( 50 yds spools, Costco in the Christmas area)

Together we can
make a Difference!
Schedule Your Next Event
Directors and Case Workers schedule your next Sweet Dream Event --  Email: Susie@sweetdreaminabag.org and secure a date!  We need to get these children warm bedding for these cold nights!
Sponsoring a Packing Party
Does you work, church or club want to sponsor a Packing Party and get everyone involved? Your group just needs to raise half the funds for the event and we will bring all the materials!   Susie would love to share how to do that and can come share about Sweet Dream with the group so everyone understands and is excited about this great opportunity!    Susie:303-507-2098
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