Drive for the Hebron Homeless Shelter

3 stores....40 volunteers...each sharing just 2 hours of time!  Passing out the Hebron House's wish list and letting the Lake Country community know there was a need. As always they stepped forward to help!  Their generosity shined like the sun that fall day as customer after customer shared bags of soups, spaghetti, soap and shampoo.  When the day was done, 7 SUV's full of donations and $1,000.00 in cash donations were collected. 2 hours...such a small commitment individually...but together...over 80 hours of volunteerism! Together we can make a difference....we DID make a difference!   A special thanks to two groups that helped that day as well, Divine Redeemer and the Arrowhead Key Club.

From Cathy~ The Advocate for the Homeless at Hebron House,

I cannot tell you how touched the guests and staff are at the Hebron House! This kind of community support and generosity truly motivates us to keep going!!! So many times the homeless population is ignored or looked down upon because of their situation, but we know that many times their circumstances are out of their control. The caring that was demonstrated by the Volunteers of Lake Country can sincerely turn their life around because they know people are there to support them in their toughest times. THANKS so much!!!!!!!!

 The faces of Volunteers of Lake Country!

Octobers Client Mom & 7 month old son

There were 4 deliveries in October...two spilling into November!   We delivered this beautiful  bedroom set to a single mom. She could not believe strangers would give this furniture and bedding to her.  She was overwhelmed with tears... 25 years old, and she has never had a bed before!  There were alot of tears this month....

October Delivery to Single mom of 18 month old boy.

Toys, a pack &  play, books, diapers, clothing, and a winter coat....the items on the wish list of a single mom with a 18 month old were delivered to the caseworker, and she  shared them with the family. Little boys toys and clothing poured in this month.  A note from the caseworker after she dropped the items off: 

  "Thanks so much for everything.  I took it over yesterday afternoon and Catherine was extremely grateful for the items.  She was very excited about that awesome winter jacket and tried it on her son immediately.  Her son also could not tear himself away from that bag of toys and books.  He was squealing, with excitement!  VLC  always manages to come up with just what’s needed!   Thanks again!

Octobers Delivery to a mom with a 3 year old son!

This single mom is a full time student, excited about having a career that will be able to support she and her 3 year old son.  She also has a job and is working hard to make a good life for them both.  Her wish list included a twin bed, bedding, dresser, clothes, a winter coat and educational playthings....every wish was granted thanks to your generosity once more!  This beautiful bedroom set was shared, along with the bedding.  So many playthings she is putting many away for Santa to deliver!  Thank you once more. 

October Collection for 3 boys in 3 different families....Thank You!

Thank you to all of the strangers, who live in the LC community for taking the time to read the VLC Newsletter each month and even more, for acting on the needs shared in it.   Donations poured in this month for 3 little boys (3 years, 18 month, 7 months)....it was Christmas on my porch in October!  Thank you for your kindness in cleaning the educational toys your children have outgrown....boxing them and dropping them off.  For washing the bedding and children's clothing needed for this month's clients....bagging them and labeling which sizes...for which client.   Thank you for  watching  store sales and purchasing new things to share...how special!   Thank you for only dropping off what is requested that month.  The moms, and the boys were so excited, and so grateful...

Octobers Client: A mom and her 12 year old daughter

There is no way that words can possibly convey the story of this very special delivery. We delivered to a single mom with a 12 year old daughter. She had one knee replaced the end of June....the other a few weeks ago. How she got up and down from her mattress on the floor, I will never understand. The only other furniture in the efficiency apartment were 2 folding camp chairs, a small table and TV. We brought in the kitchen table and chairs first, so mom could sit down. She watched as we carried a queen bed past her along with 2 new pillows, new sheets, a featherbed and comforter. She sat and cried...Then came the love seat. She could not stop crying...We worked for 1/2 an hour pushing, pulling and pounding to get the loveseat through the doorway! Below is the photo of her apartment that the 2 of them share..kitchen, and 1 room...their living room and bedroom...7' x 9'...the queen bed that they share....and are  so grateful for.  Thank you for sharing such beautiful things for a beautiful mom and her daughter!