 | Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland -
In February, we conducted a supplies drive for the Southern Maryland
Pregnancy Care Center in Lexington Park. We collected nearly
three van-fuls of donations for the Center. The Center offers
supplies, counseling, and training for anyone in the area, regardless
of income or other circumstance.
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| Children's Hospital - In December 2004 we held a toy drive
for Children's Hospital in DC. We collected several large totes
of toys and new stuffed animals, and also supplies for their Concierge
closet servicing parents who stay overnight at the hospital.
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| Greenwell State Park - In December 2004 we partnered with
Greenwell State Park to offer home-baked cookies and crafts for the
annual Holiday Open House. Greenwell State Park is a handicapped
accessible state park in St. Mary's County.
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| Hollywood Elementary School - Throughout the year we are
collecting Box Tops for Education for Hollywood Elementary School, a
randomly chosen elementary school within our boundaries. We will
make a presentation of Box Tops in May 2005.
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| March Of Dimes - In May 2005 we will participate
in the Calvert County annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica. Last
year we raised nearly $1500. This year we hope to meet that same
goal. March of Dimes conducts research into the causes of
prematurity.
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| MOMS Club Mother-to-Mother Fund® -
In March 2005 we introduced our first ever MOMS Club of
Mechanicsville, MD chapter cookbook. The cookbook contains 175
recipes compiled with love from our kitchens. Cookbooks are
currently on sale for $8.00 each, with expected delivery around
Mother's Day. To purchase a book, please contact our
Cookbook
Coordinator. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be
donated to the MOMS Club Mother-to-Mother Fund, a fund set up to help
member moms in devastating personal emergencies.
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