VIDA'S ARK

Dear Friends and Family!
As most of you know, I'm a senior at Hudson's Bay (WOOT WOOT)! Recently I heard about a non-profit organization right across the street from Hudson's Bay called Vida's Ark that houses homeless pregnant and teen mothers. It was founded by a teacher and Teen Case Manager, Julie Hanke. She has a heart for providing a safe place for these teen moms. Many of these teens have come from a background of abuse. They had no idea what it was like to be in a truly safe environment; a HOME until they moved into Vida's Ark.
Although Vida's Ark has a few very generous donors, not EVERY need can be met by them. I've decided to partner with Julie and take some of the strenuous work load from her by encouraging others to support her organization by donating specific items and by praying for the Lord's blessing upon Vida's Ark.

THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN!
Vida's Ark has a garage they are turning into a resource center for the moms and their children to hang out as well as swap or trade gently used items for other new or gently used items. It will be called The Lighthouse, so appropriate since it will truly be a way to witness to these teen parents. BUT! The Lighthouse needs to be furnished and filled up. (BELOW IS A LIST OF ITEMS THE LIGHTHOUSE NEEDS). I know that the Lord will provide for this organization and bless the efforts and impact it's making. If you feel led to donate, please do so! You can donate a variety of ways:
1. You can go to www.vidasark.org and click on their "donate" link to make a financial donation
2. Drop your donation off at Hudson's Bay or Vida's Ark
3. Or you can contact me and we can arrange a pick up location.

If you have any questions or know of any other possible individuals that would be willing to donate, you can e-mail me: morganquinonez@hotmail.com

or call 360.907.9231

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter. I hope that you are lead to lift up this organization in your prayers.
May the Lord bless you,
Morgan

ITEMS NEEDED
Toys, books, chairs, tables for play areas
Comfortable furniture (Seating area)
Games (Game Area)
Positive books and magazine subscriptions (Homes and Gardens, Redbook, etc...)
Computers
A bulletin board
Craft items
A guest book
A round table
Decor (Rugs, curtains, lamps, bean bag chairs, blankets/throws)
Storage boxes
DVD player
TV
Refrigerator (Big or small)
Freezer (Big or small)
BABY CLOTHING
DIAPERS
Diaper genies
Desitin
Baby monitors
Healthy food and snacks
Chocolate
Job resources
Guest speakers
Class instructors (Yoga, fitness, home management, nutrition)
Counselors
Plants
Bath towels
Spiral notebooks
Pens, Pencils, crayons
Dividers
3-ring binders
Soap, Deodorant, Shampoo, etc...
Women's toiletries
Toothbrushes & toothpastes
Bottles
Pacifiers
Formula
Baby food
Cleaning supplies
Wipes

*donations are tax deductible