The Giving Tree
It began as an Angel Tree one December, collecting items for a community group. But we realized that this group, and others like it, had needs all year long, not just at Christmas. And so was born our Giving Tree.
Several times a year, we select a nonprofit to support. Previous trees have sponsored homeless families, parenting, early education, troops in Afghanistan and animal shelters, to name a few. Tags listing the needs are hung on a tree in the Parish Hall. Keep a lookout on the Sunday bulletin and website for Giving Tree announcements.
Our October Giving Tree benefits Mothers Helping Mothers.
Mothers Helping Mothers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing essential necessities, resources and support to currently pregnant women and families in need with children under 18, throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Families are finding themselves in desperate situations, with many facing eviction and homelessness after just one crisis. MHM offers support services such as agency referrals, life skill enrichment classes, new car seats and new baby beds, and a storefront full of free, gently used items to any family in need.
Last year, they served 3,217 families including 6,263 children and the demand continues to grow. They are committed to supporting families by fostering resiliency, self-sufficiency and stability in our local community.
Items needed:
Diapers any size from Newborn - size 6
Wipes
Baby bath items (any)
Baby blankets
Changing pads,
Burp clothes
Swaddler sacks
Pacifiers
Foldable umbrella strollers
Bouncers/Swings
Teething toys
Items should be placed under the Giving Tree in the Community Center and will be collected through Sunday, October 26.
You may also order from the MHM Amazon baby shower wish list at https://a.co/0XF8pFo and have your purchase shipped directly to
Mothers Helping Mothers.
Matching financial gifts may be donated online at http://www.flanzertrust.org
Select Mothers Helping Mothers and in the notes put “Baby Shower Items”.
Learn more at their website at https://www.mhmsarasota.com/
