Christmas Service Project
WHAT: It is time for our annual Christmas Service Project. This year we are participating in Troy Police’s Operation Blue Sleigh. The program has operated for 31 years. The Police in cooperation with the Troy School District have identified 41 families that need help this Christmas. Our family has 4 kids and 2 adults.
WHO: Our family consists of 3 males aged 16, 14 and 12, a 4 yr-old female, Mom, and Dad. The gifts the family would like are divided into a list of Needs, Wants, and Would Like items. The 3 boys need beds which we will hopefully purchase with donated monies. Any extra money will go towards unpurchased items or a gift card for food & gas. Items range from necessities like sheets to fun stuff like a football & princess toy. Hopefully, all members can find something they would be interested in donating.
HOW: You can donate in the following ways: – Sign-up to buy a gift at a Newcomer event. We will be at the following events with the gift lists: Bowling (Dec 4 & 11), Evening Euchre (Dec 6), Morning Euchre (Dec 9), Mah Jongg (Dec 5) and Pickleball (Dec 10). There is a shared Google sheet with the family’s NEEDS, WANTS, and WOULD LIKE lists. Please go to page 3 of the December newsletter for the link to this document and instructions.
Drop off cash/checks at a Newcomer event or mail it! Checks should be made out to “Troy Newcomers Club” with “Christmas” in the memo field and if mailed, addressed to: P.O. Box 103, Troy, MI 48099. ALL CASH/CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12. You can also make a donation by clicking on the PayPal button below. Contact Michele or Eileen to check the list for you.
WHEN: Due dates are as follows: – Wrapped items, including gift receipt and gift tag, are due to Michele/Eileen no later than Tuesday, Dec. 16. Cash/checks are due to Michele/Eileen Friday, Dec. 12. Purchased items can be dropped off at an event or contact Michele/Eileen to arrange a drop-off/pickup.
WHY: It’s the season of giving! If you have any questions, please contact Michele or Eileen. Thank you for helping to give a family who needs support a beautiful Christmas!
If you have any questions, please contact Michele B. or Eileen W.. Thank you for helping to give a family who needs support a beautiful Christmas!
THANKSGIVING UPDATE
The staff at the Open Hands Food Pantry and Garden were extremely happy to receive our bags of cereal, soup and toothpaste as well as our check for $1,763.58. At their food distribution weekend earlier this month they served over 300 families with pre-packaged groceries & personal/toiletry items, meat, bread and fresh greens. They even have a “pole tent” where they are able to grow renewable greens well into the cold weather – chard, collard greens, etc.! It was very impressive how they organized the distribution of the food – everything from the drive-by pickup to the packing and dispersal of the food!! Thank you for being a part of their process to address hunger in our neighborhoods!
Rose Awards
Each month, September through May, White Rose Awards are given in appreciation to members serving on the board who have made an outstanding contribution to our club. In addition, Red Rose Awards are given in appreciation to members not serving on the board who have also made significant contributions to our club. Troy Newcomers Club is truly grateful for the time these women take out of their busy schedules and the extraordinary effort they put forth on behalf of our club. Please see the newsletter for more information about these wonderful women.
