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Sweet Dream In A Bag

Newsletter

April 2016

 
 Providing New Bedding, Caring

and Love to Children in Transition
Note from a volunteer:
"I volunteered last night for your Sweet Dream Gifting Event in Colorado Springs.  This was my first exposure to your program, and I was greatly impacted by how this loving gesture is able to touch so many lives in such a short time.  I was lucky enough to meet both Wayne and Susan - they are a great example of what giving should be about.  Thank you for this wonderful experience!  God bless you and all you do! "
Thank you for the Beanie Babies
 
We have had such a great response to people giving Sweet Dream their Beanie Babies...we know it is hard to part with these collections of these wonderful, little, stuffed animals, but it means so much to these children to find a little, loveable toy in their Sweet Dream Bag!  There have been people from other states that have mailed them to us, people in other cities in Colorado and lots of people right here in the metro area providing their collections to Sweet Dream!  Thank you so much.  Know we always have an on going need for Beanie Babies.
Caring for the Families

The Castle Rock Kiwanis club sponsors the K-Kids Club in Castle Rock and they provided the money for the K-Kids to put together "Domestic Violence Bags Project".  The K-Kids packed the Small Sweet Dream containing a soft fleece throw, a beanie baby stuffed animal to love and a card with with positive and encouraging words.  When children and parents flee in a hurry they come to the safe shelter with nothing.  The director at the shelter lay out several "Small Sweet Dream" bags for the kids to choose from, this gives the child a little control and comfort.  Their name is written on the sticker on the bag and then they have something that is theirs' to keep in this difficult time.  As time goes on the parent may decide to flee for good from the domestic violence and we will meet them again when they are re-building their lives. Then the children will choose a "Large, complete Sweet Dream Bag", containing all the bedding they will need for their new home.
The DTC Kiwanis Club sponsors the Builders Club at I Am Academy and provides financial help.  The I Am Academy Builders Club assembled the the Mom and Dad mugs for the parents of the children we serve.  The mugs are a small little gift for the parents but it touches them deeply to think someone cares about them too!

    Partnering with Sweet Dream for Conferences & Mission Projects

 

It is so exciting that organizations and churches are partnering with Sweet Dream and raising the money to pay for the materials that go into the Sweet Dream Bag.  It takes about $50 worth of materials to make these complete bags for the children.  If a church or organization can raise 50% of the funds we will come and provide a great 2-3 hours of joy, serving and giving for each of your members and their families.  We are so thankful for each church and organization that has seen the benefit and excitement to invest in having a Sweet Dream Packing Project!  Just give Susie a call if you want more information  303-507-2098

GIFTING EVENTS


On Tuesday, April 27 we will be gifting over 50 children with their own Sweet Dream Bags.  We need volunteers for this day-time event.  Volunteers will need to arrive at 11 am to help set up and for a short training.  The event will start at 11:30 am., this event is at the Jefferson County Head Start School, 5150 Allison St., Arvada, CO 80002.  This will such a fun event with all these 3-5 year olds....they are always so excited and eager to have you read their book to them!!!  Let us know if you can enjoy a couple of hours helping these precious children pick their own Sweet Dream Bag!

 

IMPORTANT EVENT DATES:

 April 16, Saturday Morning, starting 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!!!)
 
 April 20, 2016, Wed, start 6:30 pm
" Gifting Event”
Decatur Place
1155 Decatur St., Denver 80204
(Volunteers needed)
 
April 23, Saturday, starting 10:00 am
" Gifting Event”
Ft. Collins:
Springfield Court Apartments/ Mercy Housing
3851 S. Taft Hill Road, Ft. Collins 80523
(Volunteers needed)
 
April 26, Tuesday, starting 11:30 am
"Gifting Event”
Jefferson County Head Start School
5150 Allison St, Arvada, CO 80002
Volunteer needed very large event!
(English & Spanish speaking volunteers needed)
 
May 2, Monday, starting 5:30 pm
" Gifting Event”
The Gardens Apartments
4919 E. Thrill Place, Denver, CO 80207
(Volunteers needed)
 
May 4, Wednesday, starting 5:30 pm
" Gifting Event”
Hidden Brook   Apartments
1313 Xenia St., Denver, CO  80220
(Volunteers needed)
 
May 5, Thursday, starting 5:30 pm
" Gifting Event”
Hope Communities/California
2543 California St., Denver, CO 80205
(Volunteers needed)
  
May 21, 2016, Saturday Morning, starting 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!!!)
 
June 18, Saturday Morning, starting 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, starting 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!!!)
 
August 20, Saturday Morning, starting 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!!!)
 

 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: 4/12/2016

 

Needed:

 

  • Toothbrushes

  • 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 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
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!

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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