Almost Forgot!
A Small Hand-Plains District will be open from
5 - 7 PM, tomorrow evening, Thursday, July 18th.
Wow, the time is just slipping away. . .I'll get everything updated as soon as possible.
More to come next week - after our Board meets. I hope to have lots to share with you.
Thank you for your continued support. We certainly couldn't do it alone!
Bev
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Summer's Almost Here!
Hello All!
We are having a great spring. Correction, we had a great spring! I don't know where the time goes? What I can tell you though, every month we see the babies grow. I guess that's a good gauge of time.
We had picture night at our last Pantry. Tom Brower Photography graciously came to take photos of the babies again this spring. The families will have some pictures to pick up next week!
There were two little girls that recently had birthdays, Lily turned six, Morgan turned 11! In lieu of birthday presents they asked for pet food for the SPCA and Size 4 diapers for ASH-PD. What a lovely gesture on their parts. We are very blessed to be the recipient of such kindness by people of all ages.
And the kindness continues. . .we still receive anonymous "gifts" dropped off at J & B's Country Store, members of our staff and the Church. We are so grateful for the many kindnesses we've been shown. Each month several of our babies age out of our program, each month they are replaced with fresh, new faces. We are thrilled to be a small part of their lives.
Thanks so much for helping us remain a viable "Small Hand". We couldn't do it without you!
Thanks for checking up on us, we appreciate all you do for the babies. Have a great day!
Bev
PS Thanks to you-Pantry will be open Thursday, June 20th from 5-7 PM.
We are having a great spring. Correction, we had a great spring! I don't know where the time goes? What I can tell you though, every month we see the babies grow. I guess that's a good gauge of time.
We had picture night at our last Pantry. Tom Brower Photography graciously came to take photos of the babies again this spring. The families will have some pictures to pick up next week!
There were two little girls that recently had birthdays, Lily turned six, Morgan turned 11! In lieu of birthday presents they asked for pet food for the SPCA and Size 4 diapers for ASH-PD. What a lovely gesture on their parts. We are very blessed to be the recipient of such kindness by people of all ages.
And the kindness continues. . .we still receive anonymous "gifts" dropped off at J & B's Country Store, members of our staff and the Church. We are so grateful for the many kindnesses we've been shown. Each month several of our babies age out of our program, each month they are replaced with fresh, new faces. We are thrilled to be a small part of their lives.
Thanks so much for helping us remain a viable "Small Hand". We couldn't do it without you!
Thanks for checking up on us, we appreciate all you do for the babies. Have a great day!
Bev
PS Thanks to you-Pantry will be open Thursday, June 20th from 5-7 PM.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Spring Has Sprung
Hello All!
Spring has sprung! While we have had some of our babies celebrate their second birthday - thereby aging out of our program, we have met several new little faces this past month!
Next month, Tom Brower Photography will return to our Pantry to take photographs of the babies and their families. Tom joined us several times last summer, taking pictures for us - we then have 5X7s, 4X6s and wallet size photos made for our families. Tom volunteers his talents and a private individual covers the cost of the printing the pictures. No Pantry funds are used for this added little extra.
Our families should bring their WIC or SNAP paperwork, ID (showing proof of address in the Plains District) as well as their babies. If you have not had your eligibility verified in the past 60 days - please don't forget your WIC/SNAP paperwork. It's important that we keep all your paperwork up to date in order to continue our program.
We'll see you on the 16th!
Spring has sprung! While we have had some of our babies celebrate their second birthday - thereby aging out of our program, we have met several new little faces this past month!
Next month, Tom Brower Photography will return to our Pantry to take photographs of the babies and their families. Tom joined us several times last summer, taking pictures for us - we then have 5X7s, 4X6s and wallet size photos made for our families. Tom volunteers his talents and a private individual covers the cost of the printing the pictures. No Pantry funds are used for this added little extra.
Pantry will be open Thursday, May 16th
5 - 7 PM
We'll see you on the 16th!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Donkey Basketball Game to Benefit ASH-PD
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) are sponsoring a Donkey Basketball game with proceeds to benefit A Small Hand-Plains District!
FCCLA donated $1,000 to A Small Hand-Plains District in 2012, please help them, help us again!
When: Tuesday, March 12th.
Where: J. Frank Hillyard Middle School gymnasium
Doors open at 6:15 PM
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School Pep Band will perform at 6:30 PM
Game starts at 7 PM
Spread the word!!
Come hungry and bring loads of folks with you!
The concession stand will be open! Proceeds from the concession stand will benefit
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School's Relay for Life Team!
Come help support two great causes and have a fun evening with your family and your community!
Come on! Get out of the house, it's almost SPRING!!!
FCCLA donated $1,000 to A Small Hand-Plains District in 2012, please help them, help us again!
When: Tuesday, March 12th.
Where: J. Frank Hillyard Middle School gymnasium
Doors open at 6:15 PM
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School Pep Band will perform at 6:30 PM
Game starts at 7 PM
Spread the word!!
Come hungry and bring loads of folks with you!
The concession stand will be open! Proceeds from the concession stand will benefit
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School's Relay for Life Team!
Come help support two great causes and have a fun evening with your family and your community!
Come on! Get out of the house, it's almost SPRING!!!
March Pantry & Some Odds and Ends . . .
Our pantry will be open Thursday, March 21st from 5 - 7 PM.
We must ask our families to help us update our records.
We offer assistance to families in the Plains District of Rockingham County. Broadway School District - Fulks Run Elementary, Plains Elementary, John C. Myers Elementary, Lacey Spring Elementary, Linville Edom Elementary.
Please bring the following:
We'd sincerely like to acknowledge Crystal Fleming's gift of clothing display racks. Crystal was the Owner of Casual Fridays. Earlier this year, after some five years of providing the area women a lovely boutique in which to shop, she retired. We really appreciated the gift of those racks. Our clothing bins were overflowing with tiny, little clothes.
We are now able to display the clothing, the parents are able to view the colors and sizes without rummaging through bins on the floor. It is heavenly.
We wish Crystal blessings, happiness and good health in this new chapter of her life.
We have served the families of 67 children since we opened our doors in November 2011. Time flies and it has been a great deal of fun watching the babies grow. It has been a pleasure, of sorts, when their families no longer need our assistance. It has also been an honor when our families are able to help us help others.
Coming later this spring: Tom Brower Photography will return to take pictures for our families - most likely during May's pantry. We'll let you know.
Thank you for your continued support.
Bev
We must ask our families to help us update our records.
We offer assistance to families in the Plains District of Rockingham County. Broadway School District - Fulks Run Elementary, Plains Elementary, John C. Myers Elementary, Lacey Spring Elementary, Linville Edom Elementary.
Please bring the following:
- Your baby
- Your SNAP or WIC documents
- Photo Identification w/proof of residence in the Plains District
We'd sincerely like to acknowledge Crystal Fleming's gift of clothing display racks. Crystal was the Owner of Casual Fridays. Earlier this year, after some five years of providing the area women a lovely boutique in which to shop, she retired. We really appreciated the gift of those racks. Our clothing bins were overflowing with tiny, little clothes.
We are now able to display the clothing, the parents are able to view the colors and sizes without rummaging through bins on the floor. It is heavenly.
We wish Crystal blessings, happiness and good health in this new chapter of her life.
We have served the families of 67 children since we opened our doors in November 2011. Time flies and it has been a great deal of fun watching the babies grow. It has been a pleasure, of sorts, when their families no longer need our assistance. It has also been an honor when our families are able to help us help others.
Coming later this spring: Tom Brower Photography will return to take pictures for our families - most likely during May's pantry. We'll let you know.
Thank you for your continued support.
Bev
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Pantry Open February 21st
A Small Hand - Plains District will be open from 5-7 PM, Thursday, February 21st.
Please bring your baby, current WIC and/or SNAP information, along with a photo ID (with proof of address). We also have a good supply of gently used baby clothes.
If you have questions, please call Bev London 540-578-0779.
I apologize for my recent inability to keep our site updated. I will do my best to have everything updated before this week is over. I sincerely apologize.
Bev
Please bring your baby, current WIC and/or SNAP information, along with a photo ID (with proof of address). We also have a good supply of gently used baby clothes.
If you have questions, please call Bev London 540-578-0779.
I apologize for my recent inability to keep our site updated. I will do my best to have everything updated before this week is over. I sincerely apologize.
Bev
Monday, December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas!
First allow me to apologize for not keeping in touch . . .we've been a little busy. :o ) Busy is a good thing. At least for me it is.
We have been open one year and one month! We have served the families of 64 children over the past 13 months. We could not have do it without YOU! We have been open long enough that some of our babies have "aged" out of our program. Some of them no longer need us, which is a wonderful feeling. Our intention has only ever been to be a helping hand, not a crutch.
I for one have enjoyed watching the babies grow. 1st smiles, 1st teeth, toddling, walking and jabbering, it's been fun to see their little selves emerge. So often when they're very little they come to us fast asleep, then soon a bit more awake, then ready to jump into our arms upon their arrival. We look forward to their smiling faces.
Right now everyone's bundled up due to the chilly weather.
As we look to the new year we know we will be purchasing diapers, those size 4s just keep jumping off the shelf (it appears to be our most popular size). Perhaps we can find another outlet for bulk purchases - we hope. We were again blessed by a donation of diapers and formula from the fine folks at BB&T, we thank them for thinking of us in lieu of their usual Christmas gift exchange - they even delivered! Yay! We still have our ever-faithful drop off donations from Ben Franklin in Broadway - those folks never seem to forget us.
Today is Christmas Eve, a fine day to reflect upon the many blessings you have sent our way this past year or so. Please journey with us into our second year, there are more children in our very own back yard that need our help - with your continued support we'll be there for them!
Christmas Blessings to all,
A Small Hand - Plains District
Bev
We have been open one year and one month! We have served the families of 64 children over the past 13 months. We could not have do it without YOU! We have been open long enough that some of our babies have "aged" out of our program. Some of them no longer need us, which is a wonderful feeling. Our intention has only ever been to be a helping hand, not a crutch.
I for one have enjoyed watching the babies grow. 1st smiles, 1st teeth, toddling, walking and jabbering, it's been fun to see their little selves emerge. So often when they're very little they come to us fast asleep, then soon a bit more awake, then ready to jump into our arms upon their arrival. We look forward to their smiling faces.
Right now everyone's bundled up due to the chilly weather.
As we look to the new year we know we will be purchasing diapers, those size 4s just keep jumping off the shelf (it appears to be our most popular size). Perhaps we can find another outlet for bulk purchases - we hope. We were again blessed by a donation of diapers and formula from the fine folks at BB&T, we thank them for thinking of us in lieu of their usual Christmas gift exchange - they even delivered! Yay! We still have our ever-faithful drop off donations from Ben Franklin in Broadway - those folks never seem to forget us.
Today is Christmas Eve, a fine day to reflect upon the many blessings you have sent our way this past year or so. Please journey with us into our second year, there are more children in our very own back yard that need our help - with your continued support we'll be there for them!
Christmas Blessings to all,
A Small Hand - Plains District
Bev
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