It's almost here!!!

The end of 2014 is coming to a close and the New Year is almost upon us.  While we are finishing up our stockings for MUST, our Owsley County Outreach Christmas gifts have all been mailed and are on their way to Kentucky!!!

Thebe4goodproject had another wonderful year as we wrap up year 4!!!

It's hard to believe how far we've come as a small group of caring people trying to make a little difference in the lives of so many.  We served a few hundred patrons this year - and our numbers are starting to grow.

I offer anyone out there who reads this the chance to be a part of a group of regular citizens spending a little time, effort and money, to reach out and join us!

Merry Christmas - Seasons Greetings - Happy Holidays to all!!!

God bless you and your families.

and as always, be4good!

Holiday Basics!

It's the end of November and the holidays are here again.  Our Thanksgiving support of MUST Ministries was great!  Special thanks to those who cooked and those who helped by funding some of the food...especially Christina Klejka, Jill Hewes, Jennifer Kenny, Stephanie Gale, Ryan Gale, Lily Atangcho, Patty Voyles, Kim Keene, Tim Burford, Patty Sammons, Susan Neal and Kathryn Gale.  We not only provided 8 large trays of mashed potatoes, 2 large trays of carrots, 2 large trays of peas and 3 gallons of gravy for the big Thanksgiving luncheon, but we also provided homemade lasagna, rolls, salad and brownies for the 60 shelter residents that evening!!! It was a huge success and the patrons loved our homemade food.  There is nothing that says love like homemade food.  Thanks again, everyone!

Our final events for the year include 20 boy stockings for the MUST shelter and New clothing for families in Owsley County, Kentucky (our out of state group we help throughout the year).  We really need help to fill these items as we only have two weeks to put it all together AND have it delivered.  Let me know what you can provide from the list below.  All items can be delivered to our be4good home by December 10th. 
All items requested need to be new. 

Stockings

First, the filled stockings will be dropped off at our project home in East Cobb or someone can meet you for pick up. We need a total of 20 filled stockings.  By emailing us, let us know how many stockings you wish to take care of - no number is too small or large.

Second, these stockings are for boys - please add small toys, for example: matchbox cars, dinosaurs, balls, toothbrush, toothpaste, candy (nothing with peanuts), candy cane, etc.  The project has plenty of lollipops so no need to add them.  Also, the age range is somewhere from 2-10 generally.

Please email us at thebe4goodproject@gmail.com to let us know how many you will make.  Stockings can be purchased for a couple of dollars.

Stockings
2 - PLS
1 - CMY
2 - CK
5 - JGK

Owsley County Outreach

We have 10 people to buy for this year.  We are not buying toys, only new clothing items and accessories.  This can be done one of two ways:  Pick a person and buy them the items listed and drop the items off at our East Cobb home OR buy and wrap each gift and ship directly to the Outreach in Owsley.  If you wish to mail directly, you will need to let us know when you email us so we can provide labeling information.  All wrapped gifts should have the name of the person on the gift.

Please choose by name and refer to their name when emailing us. Once done shopping, please provide list of purchased items so we can keep records for the director.

Brenda, mother SJG

Size 14 pants
Size L women’s shirt/top (needs to be long, she is 6’ tall)
Size 8 panties
Size 10.5 women’s shoes
Size 10/11 socks

Ryan, age 6 boy CK
Size 7 jeans
Size 7 shirt
Size 7/8 underwear
Size 12.5 children’s shoes
Noah,  age 13 boy VRS
Size 11.5 men’s shoes
Size XL shirt
Size XL hoodie
Size 42/30 men’s pants

Melissa, mother KSG
Size 14 pants
Size 8.5.shoes
Size women’s XL shirts or 1x
Size 8 panties
Size 10/12 socks

Erick,  age 3 boy PLS
Size 4t/5t pants
Size 5 pajamas
Size 11.5 children’s shoes
Size 5T shirt

Alexa, age 13 girl CMY
Size 13/14 junior pants
Size 38B bra
Size junior  L jacket
Size 8 panties
Size junior L sweater                      
Need over the knee socks ( she wears braces)
Size 8.5 women’s shoes

Chris, father LT
Size 32 / 32 pants
Size L men’s shirts
Size L men’s boxers
Size 9/12 men’s socks

Lisa, mother JC
Size 14 women’s pants
Size L women’s tops

Size 8 panties
Size 36C bra
Socks
Size 9 women’s shoes

Claudia, age 13 girl (no outfit) SN

Size 12/14 girl’s panties only

Wants hair accessories

Make up 

scarf and gloves

Layla, age 10 girl (no outfit) SN

Size 12/14 girl’s panties only

Wants hair accessories

Play makeup

scarf and gloves  Once again, all responses should be emailed to thebe4goodproject@gmail.com

We really appreciate all that has been done this year.  We have touched so many and many are grateful.

Thebe4goodproject wishes each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

and as always, be4good!
 

Making the holidays special for the children!

The holidays are creeping up quickly and our end of year projects are underway.  Our two biggest non-profit organizations will once again use our help to provide "a little extra" for the children.  Owsley County Outreach is in need of new clothing gifts for their toddlers and we will be making 20 boy stockings for MUST ministries.  Full details will be coming soon!

We still need a few trays of potatoes for Thanksgiving!  Email us at thebe4goodproject@gmail.com if you can help!

and as always, be4good!

Being Thankful and Paying It Forward

One thing that comes to mind as the fall creeps upon us is how many family celebrations are about to take place.  As most of us start preparing for another holiday season, it's time to be mindful of those who will be without.  Once again, the be4good project will be helping MUST Ministries by cooking for their Thanksgiving meal.  We have been asked to make all the vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy.  As we prepare to give thanks, please consider offering to help by cooking for those less fortunate.  We ask that all food below be cooked by you, not store bought.  Our food list includes:

8 full size foil pans of mashed potatoes
1 Jill H
2 Jill H
3 Patty S
4 Patty S
5 Patty V
6
7
8
4 gallons of gravy
1 Kathryn G
2 Kathryn G
3 Kathryn G
4 Kathryn G
4 full size foil pans of glazed carrots
1 Christina K
2 Christina K
3 Jennifer K
4 Jennifer K
4 full size pans of roasted mixed vegetables
1 Kim K
2 Kim K
2 Kim K
3 Kim K
If you wish to help, and we hope you do, please let us know by emailing thebe4goodproject@gmail.com and we will update our list.
All food needs to be dropped off Sunday, November 23rd, between 12-6 at our main be4good project location.  Full details will be provided once we receive your email.

Thank you so much for being a part of our group...

and as always, be4good!

Summer's Miracle

A miracle is as simple as feeding one child and making a small difference for one hour of their life.  I just returned from Owsley County Outreach and understand the miracle we are all able to achieve with minimal effort - it's just a matter of making the effort.  I spent three hours with the director, Cleda, and she warms my heart with every word.  Here is a woman who could have taken her retirement, stayed in her modest home and lived out her remaining years with her husband of 46 years.  Instead, 9 years ago she had a calling to help feed the children of the county of her youth.  She is a modest woman with peaceful eyes and a huge heart.  She works 6 days a week, with no salary, running a thrift store in order to make money to feed these children EVERY weekend.  I was humbled by her love for life, for children and for Christ.

Cleda receives no federal funding - all donations and the small amount she gets from the annual festival she participates in to sell donated items.  She moves me.  I ask everyone who reads this to take a minute and say a prayer for Cleda and for everyone who gives of themselves to help others in need.

The picture below is Cleda with our donations in her store. 

The be4goodproject provided food for 150 children for a weekend.  Just one weekend - and a summer miracle occurred. The be4goodproject has made a commitment to help her again in the fall and next year as well.  More details to follow.

I'd like to thank all the members of the be4goodproject who donated food especially: Christina Klejka, Jill Hewes, JoAnn Crawford, Nicole Burkhalter,  Nancy and Eric DeHart, Lesley Thomas, Shay Hamer, Courtney Moore, Marilyn Sammons, Patty Sammons, Susan Neal and Kathryn Gale.  Please forgive me if I forgot someone.

Have a wonderful rest of summer - our next project will begin in a couple of months.  In the meantime, be the miracle!

and as always, be4good!

Headed for Owsley to feed the children!

Well, summer is almost here and we will be doing our summer project again to Owsley, Kentucky.  Known as the poorest county in the U.S., the Owsley County Outreach Program provides weekly backpacks for children full of food for the weekend.  During the summer it is especially hard as the children are not at school and getting them the extra food they need is difficult.  Our project this year is to provide enough food for 2 days for 150 backpacks.  Here are the particulars:

We will need the items as listed.  If you wish to purchase an item, email us at thebe4goodproject@gmail.com and give us the letter(s) of the items you will be buying.

A: 75 snack bars - no peanut or peanut butter CK
B: 75 snack bars - no peanut or peanut butter CK
C: 75 snack bars - no peanut or peanut butter NDe
D: 75 snack bars - no peanut or peanut butter SSN
E: 50 cans of Chef -boy-r-dee SMKGH
F: 50 cans of Chef-boy-r-dee LT
G: 50 cans of Chef-boy-r-dee NDe
H: 50 cans of tuna/canned meat JH
I: 50 cans of tuna/canned meat JH
J: 20 cans of tuna/canned meat SSN
J1: 30 cans of tuna/canned meat NDe
K: 5 dozen juice boxes LT
L: 5 dozen juice boxes  CM
M: 5 dozen juice boxes CM
N: 5 dozen juice boxes KG
O: 5 dozen juice boxes KG
P: 50 apples LT
Q: 50 apples KG
R: 50 apples KG
S: 5 boxes instant oatmeal (10 per box) JC
T: 5 boxes instant oatmeal (10 per box) JC
U: 5 boxes instant oatmeal (10 per box) SSN (52)
Z: 8 pkgs fruit cups (6 per pack) NB
AA: 8 pkgs fruit cups (6 per pack) SSN

Once again, due to allergies there should be no peanuts or peanut butter.  We will be taking delivery of these items at the be4goodproject house from
July 1st-July 31st  Please hold on to them until then.
Our trip up there will be a drop off and short visit only the second week of August.

We'd also like to welcome our new member, Susan Neal, from Cincinnati. 

We always appreciate the help we get from our members and our community.  Please take a moment to share our blog with your friends either by email or through Facebook.  We thank you!

and as always, be4good!

We did it again!

Another year starts and we have met out goal for our first project.  The 125 Easter Baskets were made and delivered on Wednesday, the 16th of April and the MUST director was impressed by how nice they were.  The shelter was thrilled, too, to get overflowing baskets for their patrons.  As always, we are so thankful for all the support we get from our members and the community.  It takes time, money and effort to care for those in need.  We are especially thankful to the generous donations from:     Beth Hereford, Caroline Lanier, Nancy DeHart, Nichole Burkhalter and members: Marilyn Sammons, Patty Sammons, Eric DeHart, Christina Klejka, Shay Hamer, Patty Voyles, Lynn Mitzel, Kim Keene, Lesley Thomas, Jill Hewes, Jennifer Kenny, Stephanie Gale, Steve Gale and Kathryn Gale.  Our apologies if we forgot anyone. 

It's important to note that if you know of any group with an unfilled need, please email us so we can put it up for a project consideration.  We are always looking for new ideas and ways we can help on a local and national level. Since we are NOT a non-profit group, we try to help non-profit groups with supplemental services.

 

Our next project is a second visit to Owsley County Outreach (located in the poorest county in America).  If you would like to help us, please email us and/or watch Facebook, like us and stay a part of the updates as they happen.

 

 

and as always, be4good!

 

 

Email us at thebe4goodproject@gmail.com



Some bunny loves you!

It's a New Year and we are starting up with preparations for the
"Easter Baskets for Love"
project. This will be our fourth year providing Easter Baskets for those less fortunate. We'd love to have your support. Easter falls on April 20, so all of our baskets will need to be delivered to MUST and the shelter by April 7th. We will do the same format as last year. 

Below you will see a list of new items needed. We will not need any items dropped off until the first week of April. Since we are starting early, hopefully we will have most items accounted for by early March. All you do is pick a number from the list and let us know you are going to provide these items.(Items will be crossed off as they are filled). We are also accepting cash donations which will be used to purchase items.

On April 4th and 5th, items can be dropped off at our main location in Roswell which will be provided to you in the email. If you have any questions, please email us at thebe4goodproject@gmail.com. (If you are not aware, we are NOT a non-profit organization. We are a group of concerned friends trying to spread some peace, love and harmony - one person at a time. We are able, however, to get a tax-deductible receipt from MUST Ministries if you ask for it at the time you donate your items. We will need your name and address to have it sent to you).

Here are the items:

#1 - 25 $1 baskets from a Dollar Store Lynn M

#2 - 25 $1 baskets from a Dollar Store Nicole

#3 - 25 $1 baskets from a Dollar Store TinaK

#4 - 50 $1 baskets from a Dollar Store Jill

#5 - 25 chocolate bunnies (preferably 6" or larger) Caroline L

#6 - 25 chocolate bunnies (preferably 6" or larger) Lesley T

#7 - 25 chocolate bunnies (preferably 6" or larger) Nancy D(23)

#8 - 25 chocolate bunnies (preferably 6" or larger) Tina K

#9 - 25 chocolate bunnies (preferably 6" or larger) BH

#10 - 5 stuffed animals for newborn KimK

#11 - 5 stuffed animals for newborn KimK

#12 - 5 stuffed animals for newborn KimK

#13 - 25 matchbox cars SMKGH

#14 - 25 matchbox cars Tina K

#15 - 10 Barbie dolls BH

#16 - 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste SMKGH

#17 - 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste BH

#18 - 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste BH

#19 - 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste PLS

#20 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste PLS

#21 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste Lesley T

#22 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste END

#23 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste END

#24 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste BH

#25 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste BH

#26 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste BH

#27 – 10 toothbrushes and toothpaste BH

#28 – 20 toys (ages 5-12 – boy or girl) KimK

#29 – 20 toys (ages 5-12 – boy or girl) KimK

#30 – 5 card games SMKGH

#31 – 5 card games END

#32 – 5 card games END

#33 – 5 card games END

#34 – 10 lbs Easter candy PV

#35 – 10 lbs Easter candy Nancy D

#36 – 10 lbs Easter Candy Nancy D
Addl   10 baskets PLS

If you would like to be a member of our project, please let us now when you email us and we will add you to our group.  We look forward to working with you.

and as always, be4good!