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Kalmia Donation to SAFE in Hunterdon
PHOTO CAPTION: The Kalmia Club of Lambertville recently presented a donation of $5,200 to SAFE in Hunterdon. The money was raised at the Kalmia Club’s “Nightclub at the Riverside” event held at The Lambertville Station in March. Presenting the check to the incoming Executive Director of SAFE in Hunterdon, Kimberly A. Spangenberg, MS, second from right; are members of the event committee: Jena Dillon; Suzanne Gitomer; Karen Todd, co-president of Kalmia; Beverly Kershaw, Johanna Cushing, co-president of Kalmia; Jane Wesby; Naomi Drew, Chairwoman; Leigh McKay; Carol Heffler and Maryann Ranson. Committee member Mila Montemayor was not available for the photo.
NJSFWC Day of Service
On October 27, 2007, National Make a Difference Day, Woman's Clubs, EMD, Junior and Juniorette club members will come together at a single site in each district to assemble kits in support of their local Domestic Violence Shelters. And as you know, the success of this project depends on the support of every club.
Each club has received an individualized pledge which was determined based on the size of the club membership, number of shelters in the district and the needs of those domestic violence shelters. Different shelters have expressed different needs – thus the need to individualize the pledges. Clubs are embracing this project with open arms and a true willingness to help. Not only do they want to help by fulfilling their own club pledge, some clubs have also pledged to provide extra items in case others are not able to meet their pledges.
What an incredible impact the NJSFWC will make on Saturday, October 27, 2007 when we assemble First Night Kits, Birthday Bags, Anger Kits, and Bedtime Snack Sacks for Domestic Violence Shelters all across New Jersey!
Thank you, to all of the clubs that returned their pledge sheets. If your club has not yet returned its pledge sheet, please do so as soon as possible. Below is a list of the various district sites and the name of the site coordinator.
District, Site, and Site Coordinator
College -
NJSFWC Headquarters, New Brunswick -
Joyce Baughman
Garden - Washington Twp. Community Center - Jan Hanson
Highlands - Panther Valley Ecumenical Church - Marilyn Olsen
Liberty - Allwood Community Church, Clifton - Dorothy Gondola
Palisades - Westwood Club House - Jo Ann Soares
Ramapo - Senior House, Pompton Plains - Barbara Cook
Shore - Ocean County Library, Toms River - Shirley Holly
Southern - Vineland Club House- Cathy Guinosso
When purchasing items for the various kits, don’t forget to check out your local dollar store. Every item in the Birthday Bag, Anger Kit and Bedtime Snack Sacks can be purchased there. More than half of the items contained in the First Night Kits can be purchased at the dollar store. NOTE: If you buy Colgate brand toothpaste in the dollar store, be sure that it is not made in South Africa (this item has been recalled). The manufacturing location can be found on the side of the box or tube. Toothpaste is the only item with which to be concerned when purchasing items from the dollar stores.
Do you have seamstresses in your club? Do you have left over fabric/material from other projects? Why not have a sewing party this summer and make pajama pants? Don’t know what to do with those t-shirts that radio stations or new businesses give away? Include them in your First Night Kit. The t-shirts are used for sleeping so it is not important what the words might be. Going to the boardwalk this summer? It’s a great place to win a few small stuffed animals for the Bedtime Snack Sack.
The kits contents are listed below. And please don’t hesitate to contact the Chairman if you have any questions at 609-698-8626 or jmvolunteer@earthlink.net
Kit Contents
First Night Kits (Women)
Flannel pants: Size M L XL
Oversized T-Shirt: Size L XL
Socks with treads
Underwear M L XL (singles or packages of2 or 3)
Toiletry bag (purchased from dollar store) with following items packed inside
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Comblbrush
Shampoo (full sized bottles only, no hotel sizes)
Baby powder (full sized bottles only, no hotel sizes)
Body lotion (full sized bottles only, no hotel sizes)
Small pad of paper and pen/pencil
Book/Novel/Magazine
$5 Prepaid Telephone Calling Card
Birthday Bags (Generic or Girl/Boy - Ages 4-10)
Theme or colored tablecloth (paper or plastic)
Theme or colored napkins-l pkg.
Theme or colored plates-l pkg.
Theme or colored cups-l pkg.
Theme or colored party hats-l pkg.
Cake mix
Frosting & sprinkles or cake decorations
Candles
Small present (can be from dollar store, i.e., game, puzzle, cards)
Anger Kits
Bubbles with wand
Sponge (1)
Playdough (1 container)
White paper-6-8 sheets, unlined, 8 Yz X 11"
Crayons (8 pack)
Bedtime Snack Sacks
Juice Box
Single serve snack (no candy)
Small stuffed animal
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