Our History Page 3
Care of children was a priority in these early years, with 31 girls from ages 6 months to 18 years, and 32 boys ages 2 to 18 years being served by the group. Jeans, underwear, crib quilts, cribs, furniture, washers and refrigerators were all in demand. By 1986, the large items were stored in Jason and Doris Allen’s barn. Husbands were willing volunteers too!
Garage and Bake Sales as well as donations with help from the Lion’s Club Food Drives maintained adequate food supplies and also paid rent, hydro, gas and medicine bills the clients found they could not. Expenses for Christmas in 1988 were shown as $1,216.88, for 1989: $1,859.21. In 1989, $100 worth of quilting material was purchased and quilts put together and “tied” at the United Church. This tradition continues today.
Food Vouchers received from Victor’s and I.G.A. grocery stores were distributed to clients. Visibility, advertising in local papers, and sources of income through donations were always at the forefront, and ideas were put into place to help our organization to have a presence in the community, to help it survive and grow.
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