Helping a Single Mom Move

It is amazing what we can do when we work together. We are working toward helping a moms whose kids go to school with one of our moms. She will be living a couple of houses down from her so will be in continued relationship with her. Here is the update:

We have found a double bed with trundle for $399. It was ordered today and shipped to Amy's house.

We have donated:

Table and chairs
Floor Lamp
Place settings for four
Some clothing (size 7/8 boy, size 4 girl)
Two pillows
Pots and pans
$50 toward the bed

We still need bedding for a double and a twin bed (sheets, 1 pillow, comforters, etc.), a double and a twin mattress, large throw pillows to make the bed a daybed/couch (REMEMBER, this is a small studio).

HELP US HELP THEM

POETS is trying to help single moms in our community this holiday season. We are throwing a group of approximately 20 moms and their kids a holiday brunch on Dec. 5th. We are hoping to collect several $25 Target gift cards to distribute equally among the moms so that they are able to shop independently for their children this Christmas. We need your help!! If you are able, please send Target gift cards in $25 increments to:

POETS

219 Wellesley Ln

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

POETS will be obtaining their nonprofit status this week. So if you would like, we are able to send you a receipt for your donations.

We are also hoping to supply these moms with food for their holiday. If you would like to contribute financially, please use the "Donate" button located on the left of this page. Again, if you would like a receipt, please simply note this when you donate.

Thanks so much for your support!!

The POETS moms!

Backpack Success!

Thanks to everyone that helped make our backpack drive a success. We supplied ten Costa Mesa Elementary schools with 375 backpacks. Check out the article from the Daily Pilot!!

http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2009/08/28/topstory/dpt-moms082909.txt

BACKPACK STUFFING

Don't forget to join us for the second annual backpack stuffing party!

Where: Jamie Rice's House

When: Friday, Aug. 28 at 10:00 am

POETS Activity

POETS Activity

March 2008 – Inception.  Handed out Easter invites around Wilson park and began about 6 months of providing snacks every Wed. at the parkr

April 2008 – Acquired Tax ID #

May 2008 – First garage sale (made approx $850)

May 2008 – Helped three families at Killybrook Ele. with food, toiletries, etc.

Sept. 2008 – Provided 215 supply stuffed backpacks to seven different CM elementaries plus 100 sets of supplies to one elementary school. (Received $3000 from RH)

Nov. 2008 – Dec. 2008 – Received four donated vehicles that were distributed to four deserving families.  Provided $500 for each to pay for registration, repairs, etc.

Nov. 2008 – Second garage sale. (Made approx. $1850) – Sent four large garbage bags of clothes and shoes to Uganda.

Nov. 2008 – Helped a family (friend of a gal in group) pay $3000 in bills, get food via gift cards, etc.

Dec. 2008 – Helped four families at Christmas time with food, toiletries, clothes and $50 - $100 Target gift cards.

Dec. 2008 – received $7500 from RH

Feb. 2009 – began providing house cleaning to two individuals (married) with cancer (promised for at least six months)

Mar. 2009 – Helped a gal by providing $200 change for a garage sale to pay month’s rent and also buying baby stuff (crib, etc.) from her to give to another mom.

Mar 2009 – Provided a walker for a disabled Haitian girl

Mar 2009 – gathered clothes and grocery gift cards for a family in need.

May 2009 - Third garage sale.  Made approximately $1,200.

June 2009 - Gave $3000 to a family whose young son has cancer and insurance is no longer agreeing to pay.

Income generated to date (4/24/09):    $18,743.74

Expenditures to date:                                $15,539.71

Balance to date:                                         $ 3,204.03

Have decided to concentrate our efforts on single moms from three elementary schools in CM.

Feeding the Homeless

If you want to experience life, experience compassion. Here, some moms provide a little compassion and give to the homeless.

"I came that you may have and enjoy life."
- John 10:10

Backpack Bash

Thanks again to all who helped out with donations for backpacks. We had a fantastic time including the children on the project. They really worked hard and stuffed away for these children who aren't as fortunate as they are. We were able to get 215 backpacks and materials to fill them. This day was a day of hope that would soon be given around our community

Justina, took the time to explain what this cause was for and the kids responded so well. They knew they were a big role in this and (God)Put (them)On Earth To Serve!

I kept on hearing some children repeat, 5 pencils, 3 erasers, 1 ruler. Its almost as if they knew things had to stay efficient. It was awesome to see the young ones unselfishly hard at work.

It was far more of a blessing to us to be apart of something so great.

POETS

POETS was created by a group of moms who met for playgroup once a week but wanted to do more for their community.  We felt that we were "Put On Earth To Serve".  POETS has been working to help families and children in Orange County since April 2008.  To date we have:

1.  Helped three families through the Newport Mesa Unified School District with necessities (food, clothing, toiletries, etc.) - May 2008

2.  Provided 215 supply filled backpacks for eight elementary schools in Costa Mesa plus 100 sets of supplies for one elementary. (Sept. 2008)

3.  Provided one family in tremendous need with clothes, food, toiletries, and $3000.

4.  Helped four families in  Costa Mesa during the holiday season by providing food, clothing, toiletries, and gift cards. (Dec. 2008)

5.  Helped a family in need paint their new home, purchase furniture for their home, and provided meals.  (Nov. 2008)

6.  Provided a car and repairs to a young lady.  (Nov. 2008)

We are looking to continue in the new year.  We would love for you to join us on our adventure.