[Cinci-NFB] FW: [Ohio-Talk] 2021 Ohio Affiliate Community Service project

[marianne at denningweb.com]

Here is the information we received about the community service project the Ohio affiliate is doing at the state convention this year. I think any snack will work for children who are 3-5. 

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Subject: [Ohio-Talk] 2021 Ohio Affiliate Community Service project

The Community Service Committee invites you to participate  and partner with Lutheran Social Services network of Hope in the 2021 Ohio Affiliate Service Project.


Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Abuse is on the rise in the United States. The pandemic has not helped but created the perfect petri dish for many to be victimized in the worst ways. This includes, persons with disabilities. Unfortunately, it is difficult to provide accurate statistics because persons with disabilities are the least likely to report incidents of abuse. However, when anyone is in crisis it is comforting to know that the Lutheran Social Services network of Hope is a viable option. Please read on to find out how small things can mean so very much to others.

What is Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope?

The Lutheran Services of Hope network provides hope and healing for people in crisis. LSS Choices operates the only domestic violence focused shelter in Franklin county, a safe- haven and a twenty -four hour crisis and information hotline. Choices also offers counseling services, support groups, legal and community advocates and domestic violence awareness and prevention awareness. These programs help people begin to heal and recover from the trauma of their abuse and gain independence and self-sufficiency.
About half of the shelter residents are children. Relocating may make some of them confused, anxious or angry. Welcome Kits can calm and soothe  a child when he/ she is in unfamiliar and frightening surroundings. So, lots of snacks are much needed and most welcome.


Overview: Chapters and Divisions may wish to designate a member to lead this project. collect and assemble Welcome Kits and snacks, to be distributed to residents of  the Lutheran Social Services network of Hope. A list of acceptable items is below. Many of the items can be purchased at your local dollar stores. If you choose to buy in bulk on Amazon, don’t forget to use Amazon Smile. Don’t forget about the snacks. Snack food and children go together and  are  there ever enough snacks?

List of Welcome kit Items:

Ages 1-2-2 baby books, small stuffed animal, small bath toy

Ages 3-5- sixteen or twenty-four pack of crayons, 2 coloring books, 2 sticker books, tangle toy

Ages 6—10 twelve pack of colored pencils, 2 coloring books, 2 activity books, fidget spinner

Ages 11+ - 12 pack of colored pencils, 2 adult coloring books, 1 activity book, 1 sketch book or journal, fidget spinner

*Please assemble these items into a two gallon size zipper bag.

Distribution:

 These items should be packaged according to the instructions above and will be collected at the 2021 Ohio State Convention in Columbus, Ohio, Friday November 5th. Place all Welcome Kits in a box and write the age group clearly on the outside of the box. Snacks should be placed in an appropriately sized bag or box, no labeling necessary for these items. A collection location will be designated for you during the convention. A representative from LSS will pick-up all snacks and Welcome kits from the DoubleTree Hotel.

Special Circumstances:

If you are arriving on Saturday November 6th, please contact Cheryl Fields. If your chapter or division members are unable to attend the convention, do not let that prevent you from participating, arrangements will be made to insure your contribution is included.
Some chapters or divisions may choose to give a monetary gift toward the purchase of snacks and other items, contact Cheryl Fields at
216-566-4317 or email: cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com.

 Thank you for your willingness to serve. The committee is looking forward to meeting you in Columbus and receiving your donations.


Live The Life You Want!

National federation of the Blind of Ohio Community Service Committee www.nfbohio.org www.facebook.com/communityservicedivision

"I am filled with hope, energy, and love by participating in the National Federation of The Blind because my expectations are raised, my contributions make a difference to me and to others, and I can celebrate the realization of my dreams with my Federation family”

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