Donation to a youth shelter - just dropped off today!

[Tripsplanner]

Having done women shelters several times in the past, I found doing youth shelter is a lot harder. Harder because it is a co-ed shelter (I don't know what boys want!) but also much harder emotionally. As a mom, I wonder what drove many of these young children to the street. Abuse? Abandonment? Drugs? Do they think or miss their moms in the upcoming Mother's Day?

Anyhow, with that I decided NOT to drop the donation on Mother's Day weekend so after 2 intense nights of sorting/ bagging, we (hubby, myself and the trio) dropped off 30 bags this morning - for 15 girls and 15 boys. After caring for 2-year old triplets and given my minimal artistic skills, bagging was all I could manage. But with each bag, I sent my love and prayers, hoping that they take comfort from the thought that somewhere and somehow this one Mommy is thinking of them.

So here they are - the contents of the girls and boys bags. For those interested, the shelter is called Eva's Place, one of 3 youth shelters under Eva's Initiatives (so this is part 1 of 3 for me!).



Girls and Boys gift bags respectively


All 30 bags ready to go - just waiting for my sherpa (a.k.a hubby!)

As I wrote in my earlier thread, I couldn't have done this without the help of many people, especially the Downtown TO SC coupon group. And one SDM store donated gift bags and perfume/ skin care samples. Yayy!!!

[Natalka]

How wonderful of you!!!

[Litesandsirens911]

thats awesome, your family should be proud, that's such a kind gesture.

[cliff]

Thats really sweet!!!!!!

[momofkali]

You are a mentor to us all, truly

[sweetbabigrl]

thats very kind of you
girls and guys packs looks awesome

[jonesy]

Brings tears to my eyes...

[blackpup]

Your brag is really touching. I'm sure the recipients of these great bags will touched as well, great job! Its nice that its a family affair

[Sunraven]

Woot! You did a great job, as always. I actually like the packaging, the bags look great!

*big hug*

[nani]

Very inspiring! Awesome gift bags!

[toothfairy]

I like the toblerone chocolate and the true religion perfume samples you added those are nice touches!

[iloveluca]

Beautiful gifts!

[couponclipperfun]

Very kind of you to do that.

[iheartcoupons]

It's really wonderful what you're doing.

[AmberLab]

Very nice! Reminds me of those teen packs you see in the stores. I'm sure those kid will appreciate it.