Aprils Project- Building 16 Picnic Tables!

25 middle school kids and 8 adults turning an enormous trailer full of wood into 16 picnic  tables in 3

hours time!   240 planks of wood unloaded, holes drilled for 256 bolts and 576 wood screws, and screwing

15 pieces of wood together for each table.. it was intense...it was AMAZING!!!  The Hartland Kiwanis is

donating 2 new pavilions and the 16 picnic tables which will offer shelter near the new Splash Pad that will be

installed at Nixon Park this summer donated by the Hartland  Rotary.  A special thanks to the students from

North Shore Middle School and VLC volunteers  for their help with the build on Saturday April 27th...at the FLASH BUILT!!!

 

 

 



2nd Grade Troop Organizes a Book Drive!

 

Troop 8003 from University Lake School was on VLC's website and loved the idea of helping others by having a Book Drive.   They drew posters, made morning annoucements, sent letters home to the parents and collected over 200 beautiful infant/toddler board books in 2 weeks time!   Books in the home make a huge difference in the success of children.  VLC's Giving Library has given over 1,000 books to children in need EVERY MONTH for the last 2 years!



Special Playthings Shared Forward

 

A mom and her daughter had some special playthings they wanted to share forward and they contacted VLC.  The fridge, stove, dishes, food and doll house ere too big for a bypical apartment, but we reached out to our friends at the Women's Center, where moms and their children seek refuge from an abusive situation, and work to become independant.  They were delighted and grateful for the special playthings and they went into one of their playroom...and could

any children be more deserving of such beautiful things!

SOS from a Caseworker

A caseworker contacted VLC this month, with a request for help. A single mom who recently received her  foster care license,  just took in 2 teens...obviously a women with a very kind heart!  Alone, a washer and dryer was not a necessity, but with 2 teens, laundry was getting very expensive, and she also felt a computer/printer would be very helpful to them for their school work as well. We posted this need in the VLC March Newsletter, and magic happened once again! Thanks to a couple who just moved to LC who had a 4 year old set to share, and  another amazing donor who dropped off a laptop, a computer, monitor cables, and keyboard for the teens!  The caseworker borrowed a truck, picked up and delivered the donations to the family....such dedication on his part.