VLC was contacted by Human Services about 11 year old Kassondra who was removed from her mother care, and placed permanently with her father. Dad was so excited, but needed a bed and dresser for her, which we shared. At 36 he had had a major heart attack...and a heart transplant ended up saving his life. He is back to work full time, and working to pay off a mountain of medical bills. He had hopes of pinching pennies and trying to fulfill his daughters dreams of a summer horse camp...she has had a tough year, for an 11 year old! After meeting this wonderful family at the delivery, VLC contacted an area horse camp, shared the families story, and they accepted Kassondra at no cost! The kindness of strangers.....
A mom with a 3 month old baby boy, and a 4 year old daughter was moving from a shelter to an apartment. She was suppose to move the end of June, but the availability of the apt. was delayed and we didn't deliver to our June Client until July! A very small apartment....but I suspect it felt like a mansion after living in a shelter! Your donations poured in for this family. Beautiful baby clothes (3 months-12 months!), diapers, a toy chest filled with toys, a swing, exersaucer, a hamper filled with cleaning supplies, shower curtain, bath mat and towels, sheets and comforters (mom, daughter and baby all sharing a bedroom!). We squeezed a loveseat, chair, 2 side tables and lamps into the living room. She was so excited and proud of her new place! On the way out we shared a gift basket of goodies from Kids who Can, along with a $100.00 GC from Hearts for Families. 
Hebron Homeless Shelter had a picnic table on their 'wish list'. A place where families staying at their shelter at Sienna would be able to sit outside to visit and play. A big thanks to a team of volunteers from GE, who saw the request in the VLC July Newsletter, and purchased and built a table for them!