Wednesday, June 27, 2007

This and That Around the Center

Some Bunny loves you at N2N. One of the cute donations that is waiting for a buyer.
Judy sits down on the job!
Ann and Dorothy sort through one of the bins.
Rebecca and Eva catch up on things as they work on different days.
Pat and Marcia check out the display counter for treasures.
Gayle digs in to a huge box of stuffed animals and other assorted goodies.
A group of very happy squished volunteers!

Farewell to Joan

We gathered today not only to celebrate birthdays, but to honor one volunteer for years of faithful service to N2N.
Joan has given much over the years. Her dedication and loyalty will be greatly missed. Joan has worked in almost every area of the center and most recently in the assembly of beautiful baby layettes.
Farewell cake.
Lucy and Laura recognize Joan for her service at N2N.
The singing farewell card from all her co-workers.
Laura presents a special gift from the board and office staff.
A beautiful clock and photo of the volunteers will travel with Joan as she moves to Tennessee. Thank you Joan, you will be missed. Come see us any time.

Silent Auction Quilt

This beautiful Lone Star Quilt was donated by All About Quilting & Design. It was pieced together lovingly by two of our center quilters, Rose and Florence.
The quilt is being sold by silent auction which ends on July 19, 2007. Stop by and place a bid on this beautiful creation. Note there is a reserve amount set for the quilt.

April, May, June - Birthday Potluck

Each quarter we gather to celebrate the birthdays of our volunteers. We each bring a dish to pass and we enjoy fellowship and fun while honoring those who serve so faithfully. Water pitchers are carefully placed on each table.
Volunteers arrive with their potluck dishes.
The birthday table is decorated so festive.
Final touches and adjustments are made to the food counter.
Lucy with a bowl of fresh cherries.
Many cooks in the kitchen make for a tasty treat. Some of our yummy food up close!
N2N volunteers are great cooks, what a wonderful spread.
The volunteer birthday table.
Hungry volunteers waiting to begin.
Lucy cuts up a delicious watermelon.
Happy Birthday to all our April, May and June Volunteers.

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Donations Increase at N2N

During the winter our donations slowed down dramatically. But the slow time gave us time to re-group and re-think and re-organize our space.
Garage sales are in full swing in the neighborhood and N2N is the recipient of many of the leftovers.
The drop box is filled and things start to pile up and hang out.
The processing area is loaded. It is hard to keep up.
Opening the drop box is always a surprise. Sometimes the items actually reach the ceiling. How they do it we haven't a clue.
The clothing bins are nearly full. We need more processors.
The look on a Monday morning after a weekend of donations.