MARCH 2018 Mission - CARDS FOR A CAUSE

[va.sunshine]

2018 Cards For A Cause

MARCH MISSION
Stamp from the Heart!

ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED:
SECU Hospice House of Brunswick - Lower Cape Fear Hospice

Description of Organization:
Hospice is a benefit that offers healthcare, assistance, and education to support patients and their families facing the challenges of an advanced illness. It is individualized care that offers compassion, dignity, comfort, respect, and someone to call for assistance, anytime day or night. (My mother was admitted to this Hospice Center in December. The staff and volunteers were there for her and her family throughout her stay. I don't know what we would have done without Hospice to help us through this time. I want to collect the cards for other families and also for staff to use as needed.

CONTACT PERSON:
Teresa - va.sunshine

Referred by:
Diane Schneider - dls881

TYPE OF CARDS:
Cards suitable for children and adults that can be used for any occasion. Please leave inside blank. Please include envelopes if possible.

SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
None

MAILING ADDRESS:
Diane Schneider
12 Wave Lane
Carolina Shores NC 28467

GUIDELINES:
Please keep in mind, we are representing SCS by sending our cards each month. Recycling is always good, but only use products on your cards that you would like to receive on cards. Also, our card donations are not tax deductible and it is not required. Please do not ask for a receipt. There have been groups that will send thank you's but the "referred by" person keeps us informed and passes on the thank you's. Most of these organizations are volunteers and spend countless hours helping others, lets help make their jobs easier and bless them in helping others.

For a little added inspiration you can join us in playing along with the OPTIONAL challenge each month. This is only optional and you do not have to play along to send your cards to the featured cause for the month. We always take cards no matter if you play along in the challenge or not. This months challenge is to be inspired by the color/mood board, see first post below. Be sure to use the keyword C4AC so that we can check out your card and comment! To see this gallery C4AC click here.

THANK YOU!

[va.sunshine]

and because I luv visual inspriation and I am sooooo ready for spring, here is a sweet pic to get you started...this is OPTIONAL you can use colors, shapes, or texture, or anything that inspires you.

be sure to use this link if you share this image....

no direct link, only this pintrest link...

Pin by Patti Ventura on Farmhouse Style | Pinterest | Floral arrangement, Farmhouse style and Country living

[DLS881]

Thank you for making Hospice this month's cause. It means so much to me!

[va.sunshine]

you are very welcome!

[Kathi127]

Please count me in, hospice was there for our family when my mother became ill and passed away 3 yrs. ago. I will start working on cards right away.

[va.sunshine]

thank you kathi...I think a lot of people feel an attachment to hospice and it's workers. we used them too with my mom.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathi127

Please count me in, hospice was there for our family when my mother became ill and passed away 3 yrs. ago. I will start working on cards right away.

[fl_beachbum]

Would it be okay to include a few with faith-type sentiments?

[Dorie95]

I'm happy to contribute to this month's cause. As others have said, hospice was there for us a few years ago.

[Pat in Ohio]

Another great cause. I'm happy to contribute.

[shendrian]

Count me in for this wonderful cause!

[DLS881]

Its more than ok!

There are no restrictions on the type of card; just leave the inside blank. The cards are going to be placed in the family dining room and I know looking over all the cards will be a welcome distraction for the families.

We were there during the holidays, there was a basket of handmade tree ornaments and another one had crocheted crosses and of course, all the donated food. Sometimes we just needed to leave the room to get a small break.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fl_beachbum

Would it be okay to include a few with faith-type sentiments?

[va.sunshine]

I would think so, there are no restrictions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fl_beachbum

Would it be okay to include a few with faith-type sentiments?

[susie718]

This is a wonderful cause. Both of my parents were at Hospice. I would like to clarify something, please. When I first read this, I thought that every card should be suitable for all occasions with a general sentiment such as “Thinking of You”,” “Praying for You.,” etc. But now I’m reading that there are no restrictions, so would you like a variety of cards such as some birthday, some thank you, some sympathy, etc.? I know that insides should be left blank. Thanks!

[traingina]

Hospice tended to my Dad during his last...and were wonderful!!
I'm In! I just gotta make sure i get my cards made and shipped before i pull out for our Cruise end of the month.

[Paperkut]

I have similar question as Susie. I have a range of different cards, from happy birthday,thank you, think of you to hello and some other uplifting miscellaneous cards. Will they be suitable?Thank you

[va.sunshine]

I would say yes, any cards. I think of all sorts of things....hospice workers putting in lots and lots of house but need a birthday card for a family member, they could pick one out of the basket and not have to stop at store. a hospice worker grabbing a few to take to a family that is using service; they too need a card to send out and getting to the store in times like these are few and far between.

Quote:

Originally Posted by susie718

This is a wonderful cause. Both of my parents were at Hospice. I would like to clarify something, please. When I first read this, I thought that every card should be suitable for all occasions with a general sentiment such as �Thinking of You�,� �Praying for You.,� etc. But now I�m reading that there are no restrictions, so would you like a variety of cards such as some birthday, some thank you, some sympathy, etc.? I know that insides should be left blank. Thanks!

[va.sunshine]

yes, any cards are fine...this is one of those months that can use any cards. thank you all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paperkut

I have similar question as Susie. I have a range of different cards, from happy birthday,thank you, think of you to hello and some other uplifting miscellaneous cards. Will they be suitable?Thank you

[rainykay]

Count me in this month.

[susie718]

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

I would say yes, any cards. I think of all sorts of things....hospice workers putting in lots and lots of house but need a birthday card for a family member, they could pick one out of the basket and not have to stop at store. a hospice worker grabbing a few to take to a family that is using service; they too need a card to send out and getting to the store in times like these are few and far between.

Thanks, Teresa! This helps.

[DLS881]

I think all occasions will work except for the sympathy cards.

Quote:

Originally Posted by susie718

This is a wonderful cause. Both of my parents were at Hospice. I would like to clarify something, please. When I first read this, I thought that every card should be suitable for all occasions with a general sentiment such as �Thinking of You�,� �Praying for You.,� etc. But now I�m reading that there are no restrictions, so would you like a variety of cards such as some birthday, some thank you, some sympathy, etc.? I know that insides should be left blank. Thanks!

[bensarmom]

I'm in this month! What a great cause.

[traingina]

Quote:

Originally Posted by traingina

Hospice tended to my Dad during his last...and were wonderful!!
I'm In! I just gotta make sure i get my cards made and shipped before i pull out for our Cruise end of the month.

Since the cards are going to be picked through, i'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to put the cards in sleeves....
i have plenty of the book style ones, and will ship along some extras.
and i believe there's prolly not too many restrictions on card size -
could we get that confirmed?

[DLS881]

Quote:

Originally Posted by traingina

Since the cards are going to be picked through, i'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to put the cards in sleeves....
i have plenty of the book style ones, and will ship along some extras.
and i believe there's prolly not too many restrictions on card size -
could we get that confirmed?

No restrictions on card size. I'm going to hand deliver them.

[traingina]

I've pretty well wiped out my 'bank' with the 24 cards I've packaged up for shipping, but wanted to get these out before I lost track for getting ready for cruise! I'll have to work twice as hard in April when I get back to get enough cards made up for Swaps i support! Priority box Tracking #94058036 9930 0602 7623 44.

[DLS881]

Your cards arrived - Thank you!

Regina M, Lehigh Acres, FL

[StampinAK]

I have a huge stash of cards which I will go through for this cause! Thanks Teresa and Diane for the opportunity to share.

[DLS881]

Cards Received:
Thank you!
Kamilah P., Clute TX

[bensarmom]

My cards went out yesterday.

[Kathi127]

I have 25 cards going to the post office tomorrow morning!

[Broussde]

Mailed 12

[DLS881]

I received a box of cards for an ongoing cause - Operation Quiet Comfort. I'm not sure if they are from someone in this group - but if they are I want to say thank you!
Received from : Columbia, IL

[DLS881]

Cards Received:

Thank you!

Sue C
Pam, Burnt Hills, NY

[va.sunshine]

this month has gotten away from me, thank you all for carrying on with out me! I think this month has went faster than february. where is spring though? we are having cold temps...what about any of you all, cold or warm?

I am still in need of causes for the year, please contact me if you know of any!

[DLS881]

Cards Received:

Thank you!

Kathi C, Glen Burnie, MD

[DLS881]

Teresa,

I'm hoping we are finished with the unseasonably cold weather. I live in coastal NC. Yesterday it was 75, on wednesday, we'll be back in the 50's. Gotta love NC weather! You never know what you're going to get.

[Dorie95]

Hi Teresa,
Here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin it's cold but we have NO snow! That's fine with us. The sun is warm so it looks nice out there but the temps are staying around 40.

I saw a robin yesterday. They always seem to come back early and then are shivering until it warms up finally in June! Takes a long time for Spring to get here it seems, but we are a patient lot. :p

Todays a good day to work on my card stash.

[StampinCatMom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by traingina

"...but wanted to get these out before I lost track for getting ready for cruise! ".

A cruise? Sooooo jelly!! ;)

[StampinCatMom]

I've got 18 cards going postal today! :razz:

I've put each card and its envelope in a clear protective sleeve so the person picking can see what the card looks like when flipping through them; then on the back, I included a post-it note saying what the inside greeting reads (Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, etc.), if anything, but the vast majority say "Blank."

Wonderful cause and so happy to be able to participate!

Maggie

[DLS881]

Cards Received:

Thank you!

Deb P, Verona WI
Kate D, Fords NJ

[rainykay]

Just mailed 25 cards today. They are all in plastic sleeves and blank inside.