Sometimes things just happen. This week Pat K & Cindy had a phone call from a women they know, she was moving, but the home she was moving to was a mess, she didn't know how she could possibly get it ready by herself as she was physically unable to do the work. The answer: Carroll County Altrusa "Helping Hands". On Thursday, Pat sent out an email to the members and had four responses, four members who had a couple of hours on Saturday and the willingness to Help. This is what Altrusa is all about.
On Saturday the same morning, five other members were meeting to cut out and assemble Baby Book Bag kits. Several years ago CC Altrusa and the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth teamed up to create a project to promote literacy in young families. It is a proven fact that reading skills lead the way to success in life. Reading should start early. These book bags are given to each family in Tamworth with a newborn. In the book is a library card, an informational book about reading to infants, and a couple of books to start the family and the baby on their path of success. The library also includes a list of all the great programs the library offers to families and children.
www.tamworthlibrary.org
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The morning went by quickly and 16 kits were assembled. Cathy was motivated and continued working on the bags and stitched two up in the afternoon. Morning workers were Cindy, Lorraine, Evelyn and Barbara. (Cathy took the picture). As usual we had great discussions, some delicious chocolate, zucchini bread (recipe in the CC Chatter), some fresh fruit and coffee and tea. It is pretty "cool" how we always get together, have fun and accomplish our mission. That's how Altrusa works, at least here in Carroll County.
How do you determine who has just had a newborn within your town?
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