Trauma Therapy / Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder

Someone had donated a beautiful white loveseat to VLC awhile back. Because it was white, it was not the most practical item for a family. Along came a beautiful blue wing back chair, and a glass top, silver framed cocktail table...all a bit impractical for a family with children! And then came a call from Human Services. A new office space has opened up in their building for a Trauma Therapist. She would be working with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder patients. A new therapist....a new office....patients...but no furniture....A perfect fit!

Septembers Client

We delivered to Katie who is a single mom with 3 children. She works a full time job and is struggling since a divorce to keep the bank from taking the house that they have owned and lived in for the past 10 years. We brought a dresser for each of the boys, a twin bed and bedding. After we set the bed up, we opened a brand new set of sheets and a comforter for the bed. Clients are so grateful for gently used....but they are truly overwhelmed when they see that someone gave them something new....something just for them! We also shared a wicker basket of plush bath towels, bath and body lotions and a candle that someone dropped off for Katie. A basket filled with luxuries....when right now, she is living in a world of neccessities... She was so grateful, and she sends her thanks to all of the donators!

Collection of Children's Books for the new VLC Children's Free Library

In August the Volunteers of Lake Country launched the Children's Free Library hosted by the Hope Center of Waukesha. Studies have shown a correlation between children having books in their homes and their success in school. VLC's goal was to get books into the hands of children whose families cannot afford them. Hundreds upon hundreds of individuals (sorting their own and donating) and groups (churches, schools, and businesses doing book drives) stepped forward to donate thousands upon thousands of books! 1,000 books are being given to children each month at the Hope Center. With the present inventory, and the upcoming drives that are already in place, we are set until spring! Thank you for the amazing response!