CHARITY REQUEST / CHILDRENS WINTER CLOTHES

DISCLAIMER: APPROVAL WAS GRANTED BY THE MODS, many thanks

ALL,

I am involved with a charity / our prayer group that has done a lot of work, over the years, with people on the Porcupine reservation in south dakota. This year we've received request to assist with children's winter clothing. Usually they ask for help with heating, money. A lot of kids came down with pneumonia and other serious colds, so the focus has shifted to cloth as many kids in warm / foul weather gear as possible.
While the school buses are heated there is no place for the kids to wait in any shelters. They stand outside waiting for a somewhat lax( Indian Time) scheduled bus.

I'm calling it : SHOES FOR THE SIOUX..

My goal is to acquire 100 pairs of boots and or water proof winter shoes. Winter jackets scarves, hats etc.
We do not want or are asking for money, and will not accept it. gift cards to be exchanged for clothes sure, MONEY no.
If anyone has winter gear their kids have out grown, were thinking of donating to the salvation army, or other charity. IF you wouldn't mind saving them for us instead.

This gear will be for school age kids, elementary and middle school a priority.

We do not plan on going up to the rez till the second week of Oct.

This is not a WE NEED IT NOW REQUEST . Figured asking for assistance now it gives those of you time to rummage through you kids clothes, to put them aside as time allows. Besides what you don't have now, may be no longer needed (OUTGROWN) in the next month. Cause we all know kids never have SUDDEN GROWTH SPURTS.

I would like to meet anyone who does assist from the metro area in 1 centralized location. I could be there the 28th of september.
IF you have something that cannot be collecting dust, or taking up space now, pm me and lets see what we can do. However running back and forth here and there logistic wise, can be difficult.


AGAIN Woplia (Lakota for thanks) to the mods for allowing this thread and to you guys and gals

Just dropped off a bunch of clothes at the Mountain Resource Center a week ago...no kids stuff though. I'll axe around.

A good cause, thank you Jim.

BTT added request for SOCKS. WARM WINTER ONES.

Much appreciation to those who donated and those who are later this month.

I'll start a box for you.

Great cause, we should have a bunch of stuff for you.

SEPTEMBER UPDATE

I will be at the sportsmans warehouse parking lot (east side) 84th & 25, SATURDAY THE 28TH. If that does not work for the majority of folks who contacted me i can do the 29th (Sunday) prefer the am. This will be the big push, before the mid october, Run to the REZ.

Warm socks AND if possible dry shoes, boots, over boots (Totes) or as we use to call them galoshes, would be nice. Goodwill, Salvation Army and other thrift stores stock them. The wife and i have had very good luck at garage sales.

ANYWAY, BTT for those who have items staged for pickup.

PM me if that weekend does not work for you.

Bump.

This is going to be very important this winter. I urge everyone to consider donating!

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Originally Posted by theGinsue

Bump.

This is going to be very important this winter. I urge everyone to consider donating!

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Thanks.

With the flooding and need to help locally, i understand if some who committed can not at this time.

REMINDER / UPDATE
Those who can, i will be at SW off 84th saturday 10 am PM me for contact info.

I can help with smaller sizes if that's of any value. My little one is 5 and has a closet full of winter stuff she wore once.

2 DAYS REMAINING. A truck is going up Oct 5th. Your donations, while very appreciated, Are also needed.

Thanks to those who have contacted me. Pm's sent as follow up's.

Jim,
Shoot me a pm with what is needed most, based on that HASN'T been donated yet.
I'm planning on hitting up Kohl's with a 30% discount. I'm looking to drop up to a couple hun for this.


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FWIW: A second hand store's used clothing works well and is as appreciated.

That is an affirmative. With some of the specials and deals at Kohls right now, I think I can get a comparable amount of goods.

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See you guys there tomorrow morning.

Damn...I never saw this thread til today.

See you tomorrow, Jim.

FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE:

I wil be on the east side of SW, facing I25. Extended cab silverado OR red FORD 4X . 10 am ETA. possibly a tad later depending on traffic. So don't stress if you're running late. pm me for contact

My son and I will see you tomorrow.

Great cause. I'll ask my wife to see if we have any winter clothes our 4 year-old has outgrown. I'm sure we can come up with something. [Beer]

If possible, can your donation be placed in trash, or other plastic, bags. Thank you.

Jim will be here till 11. We be chillin.

Sent from my teepee using smoke signals.

It was good seeing some familiar faces & meeting some new folks.

Jim - Smiling Pete says he hopes your ouchie gets better. This was very cool of you to do.

Yessir...

:)

MANY THANKS AND BLESSINGS TO all who donated today, last few weeks and those who preferred to remain anonymous. This trailer heads out Friday, for many children and their families. Thank you .

pm sent. Hope I'm not too late...