Easter Baskets a Big Hit!

The be4good project delivered 75 filled Easter Baskets to the Atlanta Children's Shelter (acsatl.org) on April 17th.  Childcare Director, Billie Walker met us and was gleefully happy with all the goodies.  I asked Billie to give us a tour of the facility since team member Jill Hewes was visiting for the first time and was excited to see all the progress the shelter had achieved. For the first time this fall, they will welcome up to 10 children in their new kindergarten program.  The ACS organization is thriving and their successes are many. Our continued prayers go out to them. 

                   

                                                         Putting them all together

Dropping off at ACS

(left to right: Billie Walker, Kathryn Gale, Jill Hewes)

We'd like to thank all of you who helped with our project including: Jill Hewes, Christina Klejka, Jennifer Lawrence, Cara and Sam Kenny, Stephanie Gale, Ryan Gale and Genesis Shawkey, Sherry McFarland, Susan Blackman, JoAnne Crawford, Susan Neal, Patty Sammons, Lauren Craig, Eric DeHart, Patty Voyles, Marilyn Dickerson, Valerie Sherer and Kathryn Gale

Remember it takes just a few minutes and a few dollars to spread joy.

and as always, be4good!

From the heart

On February 14th, our founder spent a few hours with the children at the Atlanta Children's Shelter in downtown Atlanta.  She met with all 40 of the children and made Valentine headbands, sang songs,  read books and provided cookies.  The children, and teachers alike, had a blast celebrating the "day of love."

We are fortunate to be able to share our time and energy with others.

and as always, be4good!

Easter Baskets for Love for the Atlanta Children's Shelter

Hello!

The be4goodproject is celebrating the start of its ninth year. With the Easter season approaching, our hearts turn to the reason we give to others and we are blessed to share what we have.  Our vision has not changed: to spread peace, love and harmony to others, one person at a time.

Once again, we will be doing our Easter Baskets for Love project.  This is our third year supporting the Atlanta Children's Shelter and we will be providing 75 filled baskets along with 100 bunny ears.  To read more about the shelter, please visit acsatl.org.

If you wish to support our project, please choose from the list provided and let us know what you wish to provide by choosing the appropriate letter.  An important reminder:  All items purchased must be individually wrapped.  All candy must be nut free.  please let us know if you have any questions before purchasing. (Easter grass and cellophane wrap is provided by project director.

A: 25 empty baskets - JH
B: 25 empty baskets - JH
C: 25 empty baskets - JH
D: 25 chocolate bunnies - JC
E: 25 chocolate bunnies - JC
F: 25 chocolate bunnies - CNK
G: 75 toothbrushes individually wrapped - SN
H: 75 tubes of toothpaste individually boxed/wrapped - SN
I:  30 bunny ears - JGL
J:  30 bunny ears
K: 40 bunny ears
L: 10 lbs. individually wrapped candy - MRS D
M: 25 small toys - CNK
N:  25 small toys
O:  25 small toys
P:  25 small toys
Q: 25 small toys - END
R: 25 small toys - END
S: 75 filled plastic eggs - do not need to be individually wrapped - PLS
T: 75 filled plastic eggs - do not need to be individually wrapped CY
U: 25 decks of cards - SueB
V:  25 decks of cards - PV
W: 25 baby rattles/toys

All items need to be delivered to our main home by April 1st, 2019.  Please email your choice(s) and any questions to thebe4goodproject@gmail.com.

We thank you in advance...and as always, be4good!

Holiday Cheer for Seniors in Need - Update

All 30 stockings have been filled and delivered to St Vincent de Paul.  The seniors who receive these stockings may only receive this gift so we are truly grateful for the abundance of items.

We appreciate all of your support and thank you! Special thanks to the following:  The Kenny girls (pictured below) who helped assemble the stockings.

We also would like to thank donations from: Patty Sammons, Susan Neal, Lauren Craig, Susan Blackman, Jill Hewes, Christina Klejka, Ryan Gale, Genesis Shawkey, Chuck Neal, Lauren Flowers, Patty Voyles, Courtney Young, JoAnn Crawford, Sherry McFarland, Valerie Sherer and Kathryn and Steve Gale. Our gratitude for anyone we may have forgotten.

We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, joyous and Happy New Year !

And as always, be4good!

Holiday Cheer for Seniors in Need

Fall is finally here and with that starts the holiday season.  For many, this is a sad and lonely time of year - more so than other times since so many celebrations happen around them. As we all know, there are many seniors who have no visitors and feel very alone.  

This holiday season we wish to bring a little holiday cheer to some of our seniors in need. We will be assembling 30 filled stockings and present them to St Vincent dePaul. Every stocking will be filled with an assortment of items - some needed, some for enjoyment and some for a yummy treat.  We will add handwritten notes to each stocking sharing the joy of the season with each recipient, too.

Here is our need list.  Please email us with the "letter(s) below" that you would like to donate. All items need to be able to be used separately, for example: we cannot use a packet of 5 items together as we would have to open them and separate them into each stocking, losing their cover/packaging. Many of these items can be found at a dollar store.  We will be making 20 womens stockings and 10 mens.

A - 10 pairs of womens socks - NC
B - 10 pairs of womens socks - NC
C - 10 pairs of mens socks - CNK
D - 30 packs of breath mints - CM
E - 30 individual hand washing soap - SMcF
F - 30 small bags of candies - no peanuts - sugar free is okay - LCC
G - 30 packets of mini kleenex packs - JC
H - 30 packs of playing cards - CM
I - 20 bottles of nail polish - RGGS
J - 30 individual packs of microwave popcorn - RGGS
K - 30 small bottles of hand lotion - LCC
L - 30 small packs of notecards with 30 pens - PV
M - 5 books of first class stamps (10 in each book) - SB
N - 5 books of first class stamps (10 in each book) - SN
O - 5 books of first class stamps (10 in each book) - SN
P - 25 puzzle/Sudoku books - RGGS
Q - 30 small cosmetic cases/bags - CNK
R - 10 mens manicure sets - CNLF
S - 30 cute magnets - VRS
T - 30 eyeglass repair kits - PLS
U - 5 books of first class stamps (10 in each book) - JH
V - 5 books of first class stamps (10 in each book) - JH
W - 5 books of first class stamps (10 in each book) - JH
X - 30 mini LED flashlights - CNLF
Y - 30 combs - KSG
Z - 30 toothbrushes - JC

All items need to be dropped off at our main location between November 20th and December 1st. Local pickup is also available.  Please email us at thebe4goodproject@gmail.com with questions and your donation number(s).

We appreciate all of you for your continued support. 

and as always, be4good!

Our 2018 Easter Baskets for Love project is complete!

Our 2018 Easter Baskets for Love project is complete!  We delivered 50 filled baskets and 100 bunny ears to the Atlanta Children's Shelter (acsatl.org).  Project Founder, Kathryn Gale was thanked by ACS Representative Billie Walker who was not only grateful, but impressed!

We are so thankful for the continued support throughout the years of our projects.  we'd especially like to thank those who helped with this one.  We had helpers as young as 5 who helped assemble the baskets. Thank you Kate, Cara and Sammy!

  

                 

      

We'd also like to thank all of you who supported us with donations and items, especially: Cherryl Sammons, Patty Sammons, Chuck Neal and Lauren Flowers, Christina Klejka, Jill Hewes, Susan Neal, Jennifer Kenny, Stephanie Gale, Ryan Gale, Susan Blackman, Nichole Burkhalter,  Lauren Chessey, Nancy Chessey, Lynn Beitz, Courtney Young, JoAnn Crawford, Jackson Keenan and Steve and Kathryn Gale.

We look forward to our next project and as always, be4good!

Easter Baskets for Love - Year 8 and still going, going, going

Greetings!  I hope your New Year started out well and healthy!  As we start our eighth year together, our project team continues to grow.  We seek the needs in our area and try to help provide a little joy for those we serve.

                            

Our annual Easter Baskets for Love will once again be presented to the Atlanta Children's Shelter (acsatl.org).  We will providing 100 bunnies ears and 50 filled baskets.  All items will need to be dropped off or sent to our project home by March 1st.  If you would like to help, please send an email to: thebe4goodproject@gmail.com with your name and the letter(s) below you would like to provide.

A) 25 bunny ears - Lynn B
B) 25 bunny ears - Sue B
C) 25 bunny ears - Lauren C
D) 25 bunny ears - CMY
E) 25 chocolate bunnies - JC
F) 25 chocolate bunnies - JH
G) 30 unfilled Easter Baskets - PLS
H) 25 toothbrushes - individually wrapped - SN
I) 25 toothbrushes - individually wrapped - SN
J) 25 tubes of toothpaste - SN
K) 25 tubes of toothpaste - SN
L) 10 toys that fit in a basket - NB
M) 10 toys that fit in a basket  - NB
N) 10 toys that fit in a basket - Lynn B
O) 10 toys that fit in a basket - L&C
P) 10 toys that fit in a basket - L&C
Q) 10 toys that fit in a basket - JAEGA
R) 10 toys that fit in a basket - JAEGA
S) 10 toys that fit in a basket
T) 10 toys that fit in a basket
U) 10 toys that fit in a basket
V) 10 lbs of individually wrapped Easter candy - no peanuts - JH
W) 50 filled plastic eggs - VRS
X) 50 filled plastic eggs - PLS

As you may remember, we support this non-profit and if you wish to have a tax deductible receipt, please let us know when you email us.  We appreciate any support you are willing to provide.  We hope you have a wonderful Easter celebration with your loved ones.

and as always, be4good!