Greetings Inspire Family!
Thanksgiving is tomorrow (already!) and we are so thankful for all of you that have joined our family! Each and every one of you have blessed us in your own unique way, and we are grateful for your prayers, love and support!
For all of you "Black Friday" shoppers out there, we thought a quick repeat of the information regarding Inspire's annual holiday celebration with the youth of Inspire might be helpful as you are making out your shopping lists. (This is an intimate gathering of the Inspire youth and their mentors which allows them to have a Christmas dinner and gift opening experience that they might have missed during their upbringing. Keep in mind, this party may be the only Christmas gathering that some of these kids have the opportunity in which to participate.)
This is a special opportunity for us to all have a hand in blessing these kids in a personal way that hopefully will reinforce our support and concern for them. We don't just want them to be taken care of, we want them to know they are loved (part of a family) too! We hope you are inspired to participate in making this day memorable and plentiful for the kids. Listed below are some ways you can help:
1. Gift cards:
*Gas stations
*Walmart/Target
*Stater Brothers or other grocery stores
*Galleria at Tyler
*Restaurants/fast food
*Amusement parks
*Hair salons
*Movie theaters
*Prepaid Visa or Mastercard
*Gas stations
*...and did I mention gas stations?
2. Cash donations (must be received by this Tuesday)
~Specifically for personalized Study Bibles- We are praying for enough donations to place a Bible in the hand of each of our kids. Cost of one Bible- $30.00. (We have found a great deal since last email)Please write "bibles" in the memo line of your check.
~Or general donations to purchase some gifts that are more special to each youth that are selected off their personal wish list.
~As a complete surprise to the youth and for the first time ever, it is our desire to present each of them with a stocking full of goodies delivered to them on Christmas morning. Please write "stockings" in the memo line of your check.
3. Is there a particular Inspire youth in our family who has touched your heart? If so, and you wish to shop specifically for that person, please email Bonnie, Inspire Program Coordinator, at bonnie@inspirelifeskills.org to get information from their personal wish list.
4. For many of us, homemade baked goods is as much a part of the holiday season as a Christmas tree. If you have that special gift in the kitchen, please package your baked goods in disposable containers (and include the recipe if you'd like), and contact Bonnie, the Inspire Program Coordinator, at bonnie@inspirelifeskills.org for drop off information any time during the holiday season.
All cash and gift card donations can be mailed to:
Inspire Life Skills
2279 Eagle Glen Pkwy.#112
PMB #131
Corona, CA 92883
Inspire Life Skills Training, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides housing assistance, life skills training, and education and employment support for youth aging-out of the foster care system. Participants in the program live independently, participate in individual and group life skills instruction, and receive counseling, healthcare access and mentoring. All programs are designed to assist the youth in achieving emancipation, education and employment goals.
Inspire is completely funded by donations from people like you. Everyone wins by joining together to assist the youth of our communities. Sincerely,
Bonnie Norgren
Inspire Program Coordinator |
