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Jane: a new mother inspired to give to CH Mother Child ProgramQ. What inspires you to give to Covenant House kids?
Q. Why did you choose to make an in-kind donation?
A.The kids themselves are my inspiration. I recently met some young mothers in the Rights of Passage program and was amazed at how assertive, articulate and thoughtful they are about their new roles in life -- mothering children when they themselves are still so young. A. I liked the idea of my donation going directly into the hands of these young mothers and their children. So when my son was born and my small apartment began filling up with gifts from friends and family, I immediately packed some of them away for Covenant House. The rest of them I donated gently used a year later. Q. What do you find unique about Covenant House's mission? A. It's such an awesome responsibility being a mother, even in the best of circumstances. It's almost impossible for a teenager with no job, no money, and no idea how to be a good parent. Covenant House gives these young women a stable place to stay while they teach them how to care for their children. Staff and volunteers see these young mothers through everything from pre-natal care to independent living workshops. Q. What would you describe as the greatest reward of giving? A. Knowing that the children of Covenant House's Mother Child program are well cared for. That they are romping around in my son's p.j.s with the Tickle-Me-Elmo he never knew he had! |
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Things We Can Use...
Teens White button-down dress shirts for men, slacks Women's business attire (esp. plus size) Dress socks, tube socks, hosiery Undergarments and brassieres (esp. large sizes) Casual and dress shoes, sneakers Sweaters, coats, jackets Luggage, duffle bags, backpacks Travel-size toiletries, hairbrushes Stationery (writing pads, pens, resume paper) Young Mothers & Babies Cribs, high chairs, baby swings Durable baby books, school supplies, arts and crafts Bibs, baby (infant to 5) clothes, diapers, formula Travel-size toiletries for moms and babies (lotion, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes) Hair brushes, combs Please contact the Covenant House location nearest you to arrange an in-kind donation |
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