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Sweet Dream In A Bag

Newsletter

March 2016

 
 Providing New Bedding, Caring

and Love to Children in Transition

Beanie Babies Needed
We are in need of Beanie Babies....you might know someone who has a collection sitting in a plastic tote...just waiting to be loved each night.  Every bag we put together has a precious, lovable beanie baby in it so each child will have their own toy to love....one girl when she took her toy out of the Sweet Dream Bag said, "Now I have 3 toys!"  These children get so excited to have something soft to love and cuddle up with!  So ask around...there may be people with Beanie Baby Collections just needing a NEW HOME!!
Note from the Kiwanis Club of Rockies:
"Thank you so much for sharing Sweet Dream In a Bag!  Your program is truly a blessing to all who are touched by it.  Within the "culture of poverty" there is the belief that it's important to keep up appearances and not look poor.  You have found a way to bypass that and give these families hope.  Thank you!  We look forward to working with you soon. "
A Beautiful Gift...That Will Last!

Sweet Dream Bags contain New Bedding:  Twin Sheet Set, Twin Fleece Blanket, Fluffy Bed Pillow, Twin Comforter, a Little Toy to love, Toothbrush & Toothpaste and a Personalized Booklet  named "Your are Awesome" all packed in a reusable, vinyl, zipper bag.
Each Sweet Dream Bag cost approximately only $50 to complete, because we shop at sales and buy fleece blankets in large quantities.  If bedding bag items were purchased at a retail store cost price it would be over $100.  We want to give each child new bedding of their own...we shop carefully and are so thankful for the many donors that provide funds or shop to provide comforters, sheet sets, toothbrushes/toothpaste, pillows---each bag is filled with your hope and caring.  The children will sleep cozy and comforted for many, many nights in their Sweet Dream bedding!!!  
 
We are making a difference in each child's life!

   SOAR Includes Project for Sweet Dream into their Conference

 

SOAR ,Serving Active Adult Ministry in the Rocky Mt. District--(Lutheran Organization) decided to include  Sweet Dream in a Bag packing project to their One Day Seminar on Saturday, February 13.  There were 120 people packing bags, cutting ribbon and preparing the Sweet Dream Bags for the children.....with the help from Thrivent Financial Services and an added fee to the conference registration...SOAR was able to provide 50% of the cost of the material of the bedding that was packed...what a blessing to be able to make more Sweet Dream Bags for these children that have so little!!  Thank you to all that were willing to organize, help fund and pack Sweet Dream  bags at  this conference!!! 

GIFTING EVENTS

We are going to Colorado Springs this coming Wednesday, March 16 starting at 6:15 pm... we need your help.. We want every child to feel special and cared about therefore we need plenty of volunteers to care and listen to these children that will be getting their Sweet Dream Bags!  We also have an event in Commerce City the March 26, starting at noon, the Saturday before Easter....it will be great to give these children a gift that will last!!  Check your schedules and see if you can be part of the amazing blessings that come with volunteering at Gifting Events!  Just let me know if you are coming!

 

IMPORTANT EVENT DATES:

March 16, Wed. start 6:15 pm
"Gifting Event”
Colorado Springs Partners In Housing
Colorado House
21 S. Wahsatch, Colo. Springs, CO 80903
(Volunteers needed)
  
March 19, Sat. 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!!!)
 
 March 26, 2016, Sat, start Noon
"Gifting Event”
Mercy Housing/Holly Park Apartments
5524 E. 60th Ave, Commerce City, 80022
(Volunteers needed)
  
April 16, Sat.,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!!!)
 
April 23, Sat., start 10:00 am
"Gifting Event”
Ft. Collins:
Springfield Court Apartments/ Mercy Housing
3851 S. Taft Hill Road, Ft. Collins 80523
(Volunteers needed)
 April 26, Tues., start 11:30 am
"Gifting Event”
Jefferson County Head Start School
5150 Allison St, Arvada, CO 80002
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed)
 
May 2, Monday, start 5:30 pm
"Gifting Event”
The Gardens Apartments
4919 E. Thrill Place, Denver, CO 80207
(Volunteers needed)
 
May 4, Wednesday, start 5:30 pm

"Gifting Event”
Hidden Brook   Apartments
1313 Xenia St., Denver, CO  80220
(Volunteers needed)
 
May 5, Thursday, start 5:30 pm
"Gifting Event”
Hope Communities/California
2543 California St., Denver, CO 80205
(Volunteers needed)
 
May 21, 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!!!)
 
 Reminder:  There will be 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: 3/11/2016

 

Needed:
  • Beanie Babie Stuffed Animal Collections

  • 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 Quilts

  • Twin Sheet Sets
  • Starbucks instant coffee packets (for Dad's "Man Mugs")
A hundred years from now it will not matter how much money I made, the kind of car I drove, or the size house I lived in, but maybe the world will be a better place becasue I was important in the life of a CHILD!

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
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!

Together we can
make a Difference!
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 Event
Directors and Case Workers:  we are now  scheduling Treasure Time 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!  
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