The move-in date for our family will be in early May!!
Knowing that a family has been assigned to me is exciting, but I am also suddenly very nervous about the reality of coordinating this project. A big part of the butterflies in my stomach arises from the fact that I haven't solicited donations yet, so I am in the dark about how much I'll be able to raise. There is a chance this could be the most expensive birthday present I've ever given myself. :-)
I've added a donation button to this page to make it easy to contribute to the project. I need to raise somewhere between $800 and $1200 bucks depending on the size of the family we're serving and whether or not they need baby stuff. First, the money will go towards all the home furnishings they need (the practical stuff like forks, bedsheets, or lamps.) If I can collect enough additional funds (including my own contribution) I'd like to fill the fridge with fresh food; the cabinets with dry goods and cleaning supplies; and the bathroom with basic stuff like bandages and q-tips. Anything more that we can't use (because hey, why not dream big?) will be donated to directly to Upward Bound for their ongoing work with homeless families.
So exciting, can't wait to hear details and pick out some fab stuff for them. :)
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