Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Collection for the Hebron House, a Homeless Shelter for Women and Children serving Waukesha County


39 Volunteers volunteering 78 hours of time! Girl Scouts, the Arrowhead Key Club, families, and individuals...Recycle Raccoon, Mr. Pig, and 2 of the Klements Famous Racing Sausages helped bring awareness of the needs of the homeless in Waukesha County to the customers at the Oconomowoc and the Hartland Piggly Wiggly stores. The customers donated 5 carloads of groceries, toiletries, diapers, paper products etc... Over 1400 items were delivered to the Shelter, along with $725.00 in cash donations! The generosity of the Lake Country Community shines once again!

Volunteers of Lake Country Deliver to October's Client


A pick up truck, an 18' trailer, and 4 cars all filled with furniture and household items caravaned down a dark street in Pewaukee, watching for the address of Octobers Client. We didn't need an address...as we neared the house 4 children waving and jumping up and down, and shouting 'they're here!!' showed us the way! Their excitement never stopped as they held the doors, and helped us carry items into their apartment...along with the 6 volunteers, and the 6 caseworkers who all worked to unload. Their jumping never stopped...they couldn't contain their excitement as they watched the bunk bed, and trundle bed being put together, and beds made in the bedroom they all share! All so excited about having beds!
More donations then ever before....I would come home from work and my front porch would be filled with sheets, blankets and comforters for 5 beds! My living room has not been used so much in the 25 years we have lived here! It looked like Bed Bath and Beyond! Those 4 children slept that night wrapped in the love you sent them...thank you for your generosity...and for giving them a Lake Country Welcome!!