WA Elementary School Literacy Library

As ALL of Freya and Taggart's kin tend toward the bibliophilia, they continue to be book rich.  For many kids, the only books they have access to are at school.  Literacy spcecialist help kiddos who struggle with literacy......which is often a matter of exposure.  We'd like to help out the literacy library at Freya's elementary school.  So.....for  January - June 2012 we will be Giving Back to the WA Elementary School Literacy Library. 

MUSTARD SEED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

The Mustard Seed Neighborhood Center will be our Giving Back partner for July - December 2011.  This local, non-profit organization offers full time child care, infant and toddler play groups, preschool, before/after school, and out of school time care for low-income families.

Update on Thursday, January 12 by sara rolfs

Dropping off a check for $124.47 for our Giving Back contribution to Mustard Seed.  See you in a couple of months for planting!!!

Mission View Elementary School Library

 

We will provide money for the librarians to purchase books that are missing from the collection at Mission View Elemenatary School.

Update on Monday, March 28 by sara rolfs

Cut a check to MV Libary for $35.36....going to more books in the library!  Thanks for your part in making this happen!!!!

Update on Monday, July 4 by sara rolfs

This week I cut another check to MV for $105.25!!!!  Thanks for you amazing support. sara

YMCA

The kiddos & I discussed what organization we want to pick for our next 'Giving Back'.  We've decided on the YMCA.  As  Freya and Taggart have opportunities to play in the woods, camp, swim, hang out with friends, ski, hike, and many more physicial activities there are some that don't have these opportunities readily available.  The YMCA is a great program that doesn't turn any kid away because they can't pay.  However, they still have to be able to keep programs going.  So, for the next 6 months we are going to save 10% of our gross sales to give to the YMCA for scholarship money for those kiddos unable to afford a membership.

Update on Monday, February 7 by sara rolfs

Today I cut the check to the local YMCA - together we donated $189.10.  This is enough to cover 2+ scholarships for needy kids.  Thanks for all of your help in making this happen!

PAC

As part of the Festival of Trees, GMF annually participates in the Mini-Tree & Wreaths event. Decorations are made from forest products found on our property with a little bit of pizazz added with glitter and glue.

The Festival of Trees is the largest fundraising effort of the year for our local Performing Arts Center.  Our family has been enjoying their Children's Series events for years.  They provide a wonderful introduction to theater, dance and music.