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What We Shared in 2014 Part 1



Friday, January 31, 2014

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January 13:  One way bus ticket to Bakersfield so a woman can live with her adult daughter.  Referral:  Dee Torres, CAPSLO ($29) 1216

January 14:  Partial first month’s rent for a 68-year-old woman making a new start after being sober for 5 months.  Referral:  Larry Feldt, CAPSLO ($300) 1218

January 16:  Clothes, shoes, and underwear for 3 siblings.  Mom is currently working, but dad is unemployed.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK ($200) 1219

January 16:  Diapers and wipes for newborn boy of a teen mom.  Referral:  Pieter Neethling, Family Care Network ($35.60) 1219

January 16:  Partial PG&E bill payment to prevent shut off for unemployed, single mom with cervical cancer living in an all electric mobile home.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, CWS ($300) 1220

January 16:  RTA/SCAT bus pass for the rest of the school year for 14-year-old living with his grandparents outside of school boundaries in South County.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, CWS Program Manager ($90) 1221

January 16:  Baby bathtub for family living in small travel trailer.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($ Merry-Go-Round credit)

January 18:  Jogging stroller for mother with walking as only transportation for her and her child.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($25) 1222

January 19:  Partial initial rent for a hard-working single mother and her 3-year-old.  Referral:  Eloisa Median, ECHO ($300) 1223

January 21:  PG&E payment to prevent shut off for single mother of 2 children under 12.  She is struggling not to lose her home while taking off work to help her children deal with recent domestic violence.  Referral:  Tammee Green, CAPSLO ($224.25) 1224

January 22:  Food and gas for a student who is a single mom of a 3-year-old and works part time.  Referral:  Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta College ($200) 1225

January 23:  Storage payment to prevent homeless mother of 2 from losing all her belongings before housing can be found.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK ($210) 1226

January 23:  Partial rent for family to move to housing and get their children back.  Husband has been working 12-hour days to save for the apartment.  Referral:  Kathleen Brintnall, ECHO ($300) 1227

January 23:  High chair for baby to learn how to self-feed.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($32.69) 1233

January 24:  Dental treatment for 8-year-old girl.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1228

January 27:  Partial payment for iPad for 1st grader to play educational games and Skype with his class and family members.  He has been through grueling treatments while staying at Ronald McDonald House since June.  He now faces a bone marrow transplant and will be in isolation there for at least 3 months.  Parents have no resources except those received through fundraisers.  Referral:  Patricia Noland, SLCUSD, facilitated by Michele Williams, his K teacher last year ($300) Cashier’s Check

January 27:  Partial rent to help a single mother of 2, who is working 2 jobs, move to housing.  Referral:  Kathleen Brintnall, ECHO ($300) 1229

January 28:  Motel stay for 2 nights for homeless grandmother, mother, and daughter.  They have used all their funds securing housing for moving into a Section 8 apartment the first of the month.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($121) 1230

January 28:  Dental exam for young boy with active infection needing surgery.  Referral; Pacific Pediatric Dentistry ($72) 1231

January 28:  Bus passes for children of single mother of 3 going through a high-risk pregnancy and currently unable to drive.  All are victims of sexual assault going through counseling.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez ($44) 1232

January 28:  Baby shampoo, diaper cream, and body wash and lotion for mother to better care for her newborn.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($53.32) 1233

January 29:  Gas card for patient with no income to get to medical appointments.  Referral:  Drew Washer, social worker, French Hospital, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($100) 1233

January 29:  Food for woman who has taken a homeless family into her small home.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriquez, LINK ($200) 1234

January 29:  Juice extractor for single abused mother to get nutrition after having her teeth pulled after a serious infection that almost reached her brain.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez ($64.34) 1235

January 29:  Partial rent for family.  The father’s hours have been cut, they have been paying rent late, and are in danger of losing their apartment.  Referral:  Cecilia Merrill ($300) 1236

January 31:  Water bill payment for mother of 3 whose husband has left.  Her hours as a motel worker have been drastically cut in the off-season.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($94.67) 1237

Items Donated:    

-->Diapers from Kate Mavis; chairs and pictures for counseling center from Libbie Agran and chair from Naomi Blakely; excersaucers, pack-n-play, baby bath tub, and swing from Vicki McPartland and Terry Elfrink; newborn clothes from Rosemary Cleaves; pack-n-play from Art and Therese Hanlon; water heater from Sema Alptekin; toiletries from Debbie Jones; blankets from Beverly Cohen; pack-n-play from Susan Demma; kitchen items and children’s clothes from Roberta Kassak; children’s clothes form Heather Peracchi; baby clothes from Helma Smulders; help for single mom with breast cancer from Linda Williams; couch from Kathy Lamoree; sofa bed from Stephanie Barclay; electric outlet covers from Carol Tickner; mattress from Cyndy Later; microwave from Nikki Biddison; twin bed and linens from Jennifer MacArthur; toddler bed and linens from Jayne Auchterlone;

Funds Donated:   

--> Kathie Hendricks, Gail Sears, Mike, Jane, and Mikie Larkin, Judy Obermeier, Ingrid Pires, Diane Wettlaufer, Libbie Agran, Melaleuca, Linda Bertenthal, Maribeth Peterson, Vivian Levy, Sharon Westray, Devon Baird, Doreen Wetzel, Anneka Scranton, Sandra Brill, Elizabeth Curren, Marilyn Fuller, Michele Williams, Ros McQuade, Shirley Mednick, Marty and Roy Thomas, Vicki McPartland, Susan Updegrove, Diana Foch, Linda Williams, Jayne Devencenzi, Julie Jones, Mariam Shah, Cheryl Alikhan, Debbie Jones, Evelyn Greenwald, Jennifer Peracchi, Nancy Hurd, Ann Martel, Helen Hamilton, Meaghan Gilbert, Andrea Wasko, Vita Miller, Pat Cano, Elisa Feingold, Carol Devore, Leslie Jones, Marylou Gooden, Diane McKeague, Susan Hood, Elie Axelroth, Naomi Blakely, Wendy Daly, Anonymous, Elaine Gardiner, Marilyn Banducci, Barbara Rosenthal, Ann McMahon, Tess Mathews,

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Womenade!  What you have done so far in 2014!

January 2:  Train transportation for cancer victim to visit her son in a group home before she is no longer able to travel.  Referral:  Laurie Morgan, SAFE ($200) 1206

January 3:  High chair for child in very small apartment.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($)

January 4:  Internet fee for speech/hearing impaired woman to communicate with her family.  Referral:  Patricia Reading ($40.63) 1207

January 6:  Co-sleeper for baby sleeping in bed with parents in an RV.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Carol Tickner ($)

January 6:  Car radiator repair for developmentally delayed woman who was displaced from her rental due to a burst water pipe and is now temporarily sheltered farther from her work.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1208

January 6:  Partial car repair payment for single mother of twins who is looking for employment after just graduating from Hancock’s nursing program.  Referral:  Theresa Johnson and Belinda Benassi, CWS and DSS ($283.05) 1209

January 7:  Partial payment for tires for man who does odd jobs from his truck, and it is not safe to drive.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($300) 1210

January 7:  Partial payment for propane for family living on HWY 41.  The company will only deliver 100 gallons at a time, and that is more than the family can afford.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($300) 1211

January 8:  Special formula for premature infant to provide nourishment until this expensive type can be covered by Cencal.  Parents have been paying out of pocket since the baby was born in late December, but now have no more money.  Referral:  PHN ($27.78) 1212

January 9:  Dental treatment for girl aged 10 and girl aged 18.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($270) 1213

January 9:  Partial rent to move mother and her 8-year-od and 16-month old to housing.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($300) 1214

January 9:  Sheets and mattress pad for mother and children receiving donated beds.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($91.80) 1215

Items Donated:  Bed and mattress pad from Dottie Andoli delivered by Terry Elfrink and David Buck-Moyer and all coordinated by Roberta Filadelfia; twin bed from Susan Updegrove; sewing machine from Susan Demma; crib from Julie Feuerstein retrofitted and delivered by Terry Elfrink and David Buck-Moyer; port-a-crib and high chair from Diane Duenow,

Funds Donated:  Roberta and Bill Filadelfia, Marcy Owens, Karla Quiroga, William and Lorianna Fletcher, Judy Barclay,


Thursday, January 2, 2014


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 November 16:  Partial dental procedure payments for an 11-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($345) 1139

November 19:  Diapers for a young baby.  Referral:  PHN ($22.65) 1140

November 19:  Kiwanis Family House stay for wife of husband suffering bone cancer and undergoing surgery at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento.  Referral:  Barbara Putman, Wilshire Home Health nurse ($300) 1141

November 19:  RTA bus pass for a homeless client to keep appointments.  Referral:  Shawn Ison, Prado Day Center and purchased Susan Updegrove ($44) 1146

November 19:  Diapers for newborn.  Family has suffered a setback due to necessary car repairs.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Susan Updegrove ($14.99) 1146

November 19:  Gas card for family on the Coast to come daily to be with their baby in the NICU.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social worker, and purchase by Susan Updegrove ($100) 1146

November 20:  Utility payment for single mom with a senior in high school who is out of work due to illness.  Payment avoids shut off.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, CWS ($79.96) 1142

November 20:  Utility and medical payments for a mother who has been off work due to illness.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriquez, Los Osos Middle School LINK ($23.65, $76.82, $150) 1143, 1144, 1145

November 21:  Shoes, underwear, and coats for children of unemployed field workers. Referral:  PHN, ($200) 1147

November 21: Partial rent for middle-aged woman who has found housing and a secure new job.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($200) 1148

November 21:  Restoration of electricity service for a mother and her 3 children.  One of the children uses a nebulizer for asthma.  Mother has been using the fireplace to warm water and food.  Referral:  Pat Blackwell and Belinda Benassi, Department of Social Services ($459.71 – part from Womenade funds and part through a special Anonymous donation) 1149

November 25:  Gas and food for a Coast family.  Dad recently got a job in San Luis Obispo, and they need support until he receives his first paycheck.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, Family Advocate, Los Osos Middle and Santa Lucia Middle, LINK ($200) 1150

November 25:  Dental treatment for high school girl.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1151

November 25: Spending money for mentally ill 67-year-old living in a skilled nursing facility who has less than 6 months to live.  After a difficult life, this will allow her to feel someone cares at the end, and will give her a choice to buy candy and self-care products.  Referral:  Elaine Kilpatrick, counselor, Wilshire Hospice ($50) 1152

November 25:  3 month RTA disabled bus pass for a mentally ill senior citizen living on a limited income and needing to go back and forth to Prado for food, laundry, etc. until she is able to manage better.  Referral:  Shawn Ison, Prado Day Center and purchased by Susan Updegrove ($96) 1153

November 26:  Past-due electricity payment for woman who is oxygen-dependent.  Referral:  Drew Washer, social worker, French Hospital ($284.76) 1154

November 29:  Crib and mattress for baby at risk sleeping in a bassinet.  Referral:  PHN, ($101.25) 1155

November 29:  Dental treatment for 16-year-old girl.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1156

November 29:  Rent for family of three young girls.  Mom just lost her job, and has become physically ill with anxiety.  Referral:  Andrea Blanco, Laguna Middle ($390) 1157

December 2:  Partial rent for 55-year-old bladder cancer victim who must travel to Stanford for treatments.  Her SSI has been cut to $340 a month.  Referral:  Drew Washer, social worker, French Hospital ($300) 1158

December 2: Big wheel trike for 2-year-old boy who is delayed in speech, social, emotional, and motor skills.  Referral:  PHN ($31.05) 1159

December 4:  Diapers for babies in 4 families.  Referral:  PHNs ($131.67) 1160

December 4:  Team sweatshirt for boy who made the basketball team.  His family is on a fixed income from financial aid.  Referral:  Megan Healy, Laguna Middle School counselor ($35) 1161

December 5:  2 space heaters for unheated apartment of family with a 12-month-old and a 4-month-old.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Pat Cano ($43.14) 1190

December 4:  Internet payment for woman with speech and hearing struggles to allow her to communicate with her family.  Referral:  Patricia Reading, Speech and Language Specialist ($40.63) 1163

December 6:  Partial security deposit for homeless mother and son to move to housing.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1164

December 6:  Partial anesthesia payment for extensive dental surgery for 1-year-old girl whose family is very low income.  Referral:  Cristina Macedo, CAPSLO ($300) 1165

December 6:  Food and gas for single mom and student whose work hours have been reduced during December and January.  Referral:  Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta College ($200) 1166

December 6:  Child safety gates to protect young baby.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Pat Cano ($47.48) 1190

December 6:  Dental treatment for teen boy.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($185) 1167

December 9:  Medical treatment for teen with severe infections in his toes.  Referral:  Judith Gier, nurse, San Luis Coastal ($35) 1168

December 9:  Post partum disability application fee for mother who after a C-section is driving back and forth to LA to visit her sick baby who will be hospitalized there for at least 2 months.  Referral:  PHN ($20) 1169

December 10:  Room heaters and warm clothes for family living in unheated apartment.  Children were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning after a bar-b-cue was brought into the apartment.  Fire department has provided carbon monoxide alarms.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social worker and emergency shopping by Pat Cano ($200) 1190

December 11:  Auto repair for family of 4.  Mom works and dad suffered a work injury and is disabled.  Referral:  Jose Olivera, LINK ($300) 1171

December 11:  Warm clothes and diapers for a single mom with 4 children, 2 who are very ill.  Referral:  PHN ($200) 1172

December 11:  Gas money for a mother to drive to San Francisco for cancer treatments.  Referral:  Terri Kurczewski, Child Development Resource Center ($100) 1172

December 11:  Crib mattress for baby who is at risk sleeping in a port-a-crib.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Pat Cano ($49.99) 1190

December 11:  Heater for family living in an unheated RV.  Referral:  Caroline Halloran, CAPSLO and shopping by Pat Cano ($43.18) 1190

December 11:  Partial rent payment to allow homeless mom housing.  Referral:  Sonia Green, LINK ($300) 1173

December 11:  Partial rent to help a family complete their payment and not lose housing.  Referral:  Sonia Green, LINK ($300) 1174

December 12:  Clothes and holiday gifts for 12-year-old boy just moved to housing, and now his grandfather is dying, so his mother is out of state.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, SLCUSD family advocate.   ($200) 1177

December 12:  Partial chemo payment for mother with advanced stage breast cancer.  Referral:  Yecenia Silvas, Oceano School Readiness Program ($300) 1178

December 12:  Gifts for a father trying to get stronger with AA and living in a halfway house to give to his 4-year-old boy.  Referral:  Tammee Green, CAPSLO ($150) 1179

December 12:  Food for a single mother of a 2-year-old; she is a domestic violence victim who is struggling emotionally and financially.  Referral:  Tammee Green, CAPSLO ($200) 1179

December 13:  Cancer check up for teen girl.  Referral:  Cecillia Merrill ($100) 1180

December 13:  Dental treatment for 17-year-old girl.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1181

December 13:  Diapers and wipes for babies in 2 families.  Referral:  PHN ($48.28) 1182

December 15:  Rugby scholarship for middle school boy in a large family with a single mom.  Referral:  Megan Healy, counselor, Laguna Middle ($45) 1183

December 17:  Holiday gifts for mother and son; mother is a survivor of attempted murder by her husband.  Referral:  Veronica Cablayan, LINK ($150) 1184

December 18:  Partial payment for medication for middle school student whose family will be on insurance in January.  Referral:  Megan Healy, Laguna Middle School counselor ($200) 1185

December 18:  One holiday gift each for a Morro Bay High sophomore and his 4-year-old sister living in a struggling family.  Referral:  Kathy Buehler-Lipsey, Morro Bay High ($88.22) 1186

December 19:  Tires for single mother of 2 who was displaced when her husband went to Federal prison.  Referral:  Veronica Cablayan, LINK ($190.78) 1187

December 19:  Dental treatment for 16-year-old girl.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($60) 1188

December 20:  Gas card for parents to visit their baby in the NICU.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social worker ($100) 1189

December 20:  Car registration and gas for very low-income single mother who has opened her home to a friend and her children who lost their home.  Referral:  Tatiana Abundis, Big Brothers Big Sisters ($310.95) 1189 and 1195

December 20:  Transportation for a man living on $854 a month to take his twin daughters to his parents’ house in LA for the holiday.  The grandparents, who are low-income and having health problems, have not been with their grandchildren for the holidays for many years.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1191

December 22:  Phone card for client to follow up with social services and a job phone interview.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi and Kayla Kerrigan ($50) 1192

December 20:  Partial rent for family of 4; dad is between jobs.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, CWS ($141) 1193

December 23:  Partial rent for single mother of a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old who missed 2 weeks of work due to the children being sick.  This support keeps her from going back to being homeless.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi and Stephanie Keller, CWS ($300) 1194

December 23:  Dental treatments for 6-year-old girl and teen boy.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($280) 1196

December 23:  Toiletries and personal care items for a woman who only has a short time to live.  Referral:  Gloria White, Wilshire Hospice  ($100) 1197

December 23:  Partial rent for man moving from a tent in the bushes to a sober living facility in Grover Beach.  Referral:  Larry Feldt, CAPSLO ($300) 1198

December 23:  Partial rent for single, hard-working mom whose paycheck dropped substantially, and the landlord changed his agreement to accept her payment a week late.  Referral:  Lynn Juel, CWS ($300) 1199

December 24:  Partial rent for woman who has fallen behind in her payments because of domestic violence.  She is starting a new job.  Referral:  Ivy Chavez, RISE ($300) 1200

December 26:  Diagnostic brain MRI for working mother of 4 small children.  Father only makes $900 a month.  Referral:  Cristina Macedo, CAPSLO ($300) 1201

December 27:  Stroller for new baby in at-risk family.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Roberta Filadelfia ($37.80) 1205

December 28:  Emergency food, wipes, and clothes for siblings ages 8 months, 2, and 4 who were removed from their mother’s home and placed with their dad who has no supplies for them. He is laid off till January 6th.  Referral:  Veronica Cablayan, LINK ($200) 1202

December 28:  Jogging stroller for a mother of 2-month-old; mother doesn’t drive.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Pat Cano and cleaning and delivery by Jayne Auchterlonie ($40) 1203

December 31:  Gas for homeless family of 7 to take their extremely ill son to UCLA.  Referral:  Dr. Bravo, and purchase and delivery by Roberta Filadelfia ($100) 1205

Items Donated:  dresser and bookshelves from Jennifer Stokes; silverware and mixer from Barbara Putman; holiday cards from Marylou Gooden; baby clothes, toys, blankets, shoes, hats, and diapers from Mariam Shah; bookshelf from Kate Mavis; pans and kitchen items from Marylou Gooden; North County delivery by Joy Sostrin; potty purchased by Susan Updegrove from Merry-Go-Round scrip; full Thanksgiving dinner for Morro Bay High family from Bill and Edna Marie Cole; holiday cards from Anonymous, Doreen Wetzel, and Kathie Hendricks; holiday gifts for AIDS Support Network clients from Anonymous, Elaine Gardiner, Doreen Wetzel, Marylou Gooden, Linda Bishop, and Linda Jankay; port-a-crib from Sharynn and Jerry Chirpich; knit baby hats from Susan Updegrove; diapers from Kathie Hendricks; children’s toys and books from Elaine Stewart; bike for 10-year-old whose bike was stolen from Jim Ellman; homemade quilts and hats from Katie Perez;  3 hand-knit blankets from Ruth Nagano; tooth paste from Andrea Wasko; cooking oil, beans, beans, and rice from Carol Devore; stroller from Mariam Shah; for a family who lost all in a fire – diapers, food, paper products, and clothes from Meg Swearingen, clothes, toiletries, diapers, and shoes from Carol Astaire, clothes and food from Anonymous, clothes and toiletries from Michele Starling, clothes, toiletries, and paper products from Doreen Wetzel, clothes from Sue McKee, clothes, holiday gifts, blankets, and paper products from Doreen Wetzel, and food and clothes from Anonymous; blankets from Anonymous; 24 backpacks and food from Scott Cartwright and Cal Poly Golf delivered by Leanne Peterson; baby swing, bouncer, bath and baby clothes from Anna Boyd-Bucy; crib from Carol Astaire delivered by Terry Elfrink and David Buck-Moyer; boys jackets and sweatshirts and puzzles from Jennifer Stokes; pajamas and toys from Kimberlee Leroux; day bed from Jennifer Childs; twin bed from Karen Muschenetz delivered by Terry Elfrink and David Buck-Moyer; toys from Lesa Smith, Whiz Kids; boys clothes and puzzles from Alison Haupt; holiday delivery for family whose children were hospitalized from carbon monoxide poisoning by Barbara Putman and Sue Horwood; holiday tree from Linda Holland; TracFone for high school student to keep in touch with social services from Jill Kaney; robe from Alice Crawford; warm clothes from Donna Jeberjahn; pots and pans from Diane Doherty; winter coats, pjs, and clothes from Lynne Oliverius; clothes, books, and toys from Elaine Stewart; toys, blankets, and clothes from Karen McDonald; pjs, clothes, and slippers from Chenoa Wilkerson; child’s jacket from Susan Hood; blankets from Arlene Versaw; gift card for family from Anonymous; Woody doll and warm clothes from Toni Higgins; toys, blankets, and wrapping paper from Marcie Lindvall; warm jackets and wrapping supplies from Linda Bishop; warm blankets and clothes from Anonymous; warm blankets from Anonymous; toys from Dawn Tyra; school supplies from Linda Jankay; kitchen items, school supplies, linens, clothes, and toiletries from Doreen Wetzel; holiday presents to a family from Jen Melton and Cloud Star, Inc.; holiday presents to a family from the Social Services and Risk Management staff at Sierra Vista Hospital delivered by Linda Bishop; holiday presents to a family from Julie Jones and friends; guitar lessons and gifts to a high school girl from Sharynn Chirpich and Therese Hanlon; coats for a struggling Coast family from Edna Marie Cole; fabric from Marylou Gooden; shirts from Kitty Rice; store gift cards from Phyllis Martinelli; toiletries from Wendy Daly and Judy Riener; toys from Anonymous; blanket from Kimberlee Leroux and jammies and toys from Genevieve Leroux; holiday gifts for the DeGroot home from Diana Henderson delivered by Julie Jones; clothes from Anonymous; picnic basket and toys from Jeanne Dukes; toiletries from Anonymous; Constant Contact network, stamps, paper, and envelopes from Anonymous; tax receipt expenses from Carol Tickner; pots and pans from Miki Monroe; baby clothes, seat, swing, and bath tub from Anonymous.  Total 4th Quarter:  $8,563.43

Funds Donated:  Colleen Spafford, Linda Murray, Adele Stern, Sandy Amborn, Elaine Gardiner, Julie Moody, Melaleuca, Helen and Ron Dunin Opportunity Grant through The Community Foundation; Kathy Long in appreciation for computer help from David Blakely, Belinda Benassi, Mona Tucker, Tom and Kathy McLaughlin, Anne Gough to honor Carol Lynn Troutner Howland, United Methodist Alternative Gift Market, Karen Pauly, Gini Griffin, Marilyn Banducci, Mary Parker, Lisa Bertrand, Carol Tickner, Newcomers of San Luis Obispo, Carol Astaire, P. Kohlen, Linda Thompson, Esther Pudlo, Terri Rademaker, Margo Zink, Donna Gallagher, Diane Brown, Artemisa Robinson, Donna Hill, Donna Perales, Bernadette Supan, Grace Gelling, Joy Tuman, Debra Valentine, Judith Polsky, Kathryn Keys, Diane Clausen, Rochelle Johnson, Romie Muller, Sondra Bernhardt, Kathy Greer, Carla Haynie, Margaret Montgomery, Lia Marie Huet, Sara Cress, Lori Hunstad, Caprice Brewer, Drew Washer, Miriam Ribeiro, Linda Adamski, Ros McQuade, Leslie Siembieda, Jean Dyer, Judy Barclay, Debra and Bob Wacker, Jan Lethers, Dorothy Mauger, Karen Steves, Betty Scully, Vicki Wyne, Donna Nisbet, Carol Strong, Julie Holland, Linda G. Garza, Joanne La Plante, Diane Graham, Jamie Herbon, Julie Edmonson, Yvonne Williams, Linda Souza, Nora Lee, Karin Blau-Thom, Linda R. Garza, Janice Schmidt, Linda Adams, Wanda Bailey, Myra Akel, Frances Norris, Nancy Schmid, Carolyn Moceri, Amy Hedges, Jane Fairbairn, Christi Nemetz, Donna Lacki, Elaine Gardiner, Jutta Jacobs in honor of the Scenic Coast Association of Realtors Foundation; Ken Riener as a Christmas gift to Judy; Elsie Deitz in honor of her friends; Carol and Jay Devore in hour of their daughter Teresa Devore Karen Daniel,             San Luis Obispo Country Club Aqua Group:  Marni Odom, Mikie Maino, Kitty Rice, Cyntha Burnside, Krist Donati, Catherine Martin, Morgan Stevens, Martha Michaloko, Sue lavagnino, Jutta Portzel, Lynn Hollister, Sandra Ahearn, Vicki Carroll; California Scenic Coast Doll Club, Lois Crotser in honor of Anne Gough, Lois Crotser in honor of Dr. Sarah Krueckel, Anonymous to Marcie Lindvall in celebration of her birthday, Shanti Gooden as a gift to her mother Marylou Gooden, William Fairbairn, Leanna Kertson, Diane Wettlaufer, Janet Cottrell, Bob and Diane Graham, Melaleuca, Roy and Linda Rawlings, Larry and Jeanette Meek, Wendy Daly, Candace Guldeman, Marty Babcock, Deborah Whitson, Linda Olson, Melodianne Duffy, Morro Bay Farmer’s Market patrons, Gwen Infante, Ginny Austin, National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter, Bruce Thompson and his wife as a holiday gift for his mother Linda Thompson, Frank and Florence Simon, Joanne and Phil Ruggles, Judith Rutter, Henry W. Bull Foundation, Karen Muschenetz, Monica and Stu Soren, Jennifer Childs in honor of her Mary Kay clients, Lisa Bertrand, Mary Parker, and San Luis Obispo United Methodist Christmas offering.  Total 4th Quarter:  $29,135.77

Friday, February 28, 2014


February 18:  Partial payment to purchase a car for domestic violence survivor with 7 children – toddler to middle school ages escaped with only the clothes on their backs.  Referral:  Terri Kurczewski, Child Development Resource Center, Melissa Musgrave and Sami Schermerhorn, San Luis Coastal Schools ($300) 1262

February 18:  Birth certificate fee for man released from prison, so that he can get his right to work documents to find work.  While he was serving time, all his identification papers were lost.  Referral:  Beverly Cook, Shoreline Workforce Development/Goodwill/SLO-One-stop ($20) 1263

February 19:  Government fee and fingerprint payment for woman who will be working with a mentally ill senior housed in Pismo Beach.  The woman does not have the funds to pay these costs; CAPSLO is fortunate to find someone willing and able to work with the senior.  Referral:  Esther Castillo, CAPSLO ($32 and $10) 1264

February 19: iPad repair for a Cambria middle-schooler who had his stepped on.  His single mom is on cash-aid and food stamps.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriquez, LINK ($100) 1265

February 19:  Storage for 2 months for woman who has become homeless.  Referral:  Dan Gross, Transitions-Mental Health ($200) 1266

February 20:  Car registration for elderly woman who has just earned her C.N.A license and is looking for work.  She and her husband, a disabled veteran, live in an RV.  Referral:  Paula Reynoso and Elena Chavez, LINK ($150) 1267

February 20:  2 new tires for a single mother raising a teen daughter.  They are now moving into Section 8 housing, and the mom is looking for a job.  Referral:  Jose Olivera, LINK ($129.42) 1268

February 21:  Diapers for toddler.  Referral:  PHN ($28.07) 1269

February 21:  Car repair to allow homeless woman to get to appointments.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($283.74) 1270

February 21:  Ballet classes for a homeless girl working hard in counseling and in school.   Class costs are reduced by The Ballet Theater, a non-profit.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, San Luis Coastal Schools ($50) 1271

February 24:  Hospital set up equipment for young child to have dental surgery.  Referral:  Dr. Pederson ($100) 1272

February 25: Clothes for a client wearing size 4X, and unable to find clothes at thrift shops.  Referral:  Melanie Bustamante, Transitions Mental Health, and shopping by Mary Kopecky ($150) 1273

February 25:  Diapers and newborn boy clothes.  Referral:  PHN ($57.29) 1274

February 25:  Clothes for violence victims, a mother and her children, who escaped without any personal items.  Referral:  Elena Chavez, LINK ($100) 1274

February 25:  Personal care items for terminally ill woman.  Referral:  Gloria White, Wilshire Hospice ($50) 1275

February 26:  Dental treatments for 3 brothers.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($380) 1276

February 26:  Shirts and pants for a young man to wear for job interviews.  Referral:  Pieter Neethling, Family Care Network ($150) 1255

February 26:  Partial rent for disabled woman behind in her rent.  Referral:  Drew Washer, French Hospital social worker ($300) 1277

February 26: Partial car repair payment for man who just got a new job, and then his car broke down and had to be towed.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($300) 1278

February 26:  Track fee for girl who very much wants to participate, but her family can’t afford the cost.  Referral:  Megan Healy, Laguna Middle School counselor ($23) 1279

February 27:  Past due utility payments for a single mother of 3 who lost her job, has found another, but will not receive her first paycheck until March 5th.  Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, San Luis Coastal Schools ($107.48 and $58.09) 1281 and 1282

 

Items Donated: Books from Linda Thompson; towels from Ginny Kenny; toddler bed and mattress from Jayne Auchterlonie for toddler placed with mother in residential home; twin mattress from Cyndy Later; double bed from Roz Phillips; bed linen and rugs from Patricia Streng; toiletries from Judy Riener; children’s clothes and fabric from Helma Smulder; kitchen items from Jayne Devencenzi; bike from Jim Ellman to boy living in a motel with his mom; high chairs from Cheryl Alikhan and Liz Miller; children’s clothes to ECHO and LINK from Assistance League via Roberta Filadelfia; 2 diaper bags, newborn and children’s clothes from Sandy Amborn;  children's clothes from Pat Cano;

Funds Donated:   Ginny Kenny, Patricia Streng, Linda Murray, Colleen Spafford, Debbie Bennett, Judy Riener, Cloud Star, Linda Jankay, Linda Bishop, Judy Barclay, Melaleuca, Phil and Joanne Ruggles, Lisa Bertrand, Mary Parker,

Saturday, February 15, 2014


February 1:  Food for mentally ill mother of a high school boy; they are homeless starting today. Referral:  Sami Schermerhorn, family advocate, San Luis Coastal Schools. ($200) 1238

February 3:  Cupboard latches, electrical outlet covers, and a safety gate to keep a toddler safe.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Sandy Amborn ($)

February 3:  Rent for very ill senior citizen living in section 8 housing.  She is now a client of the public guardian, so no one will be able to take advantage of her financially.  Referral:  Dee Torres ($256) 1239

February 4:  Gas for parents in rural North County to visit their newborn in NICU.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social worker ($50) 1240

February 4:  Car insurance payment for single mom who has returned to college, and needs to drive from Atascadero to Cuesta each day. She was trying to look at her needs of housing, food, her son, and if she should continue at college.  Referral:  Tammee Green, CAPSLO (238.34) 1241

February 4:  Partial rent for single young man who has found housing.  Referral:  Eloisa Median, ECHO ($300) 1242

February 4:  Partial rent for single father who got laid off.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK ($300) 1243

February 5:  Twin bed frame for a little girl; the mattress and box springs were donated.  Referral:  Barbara Turk, CWS, and shopping by Marla Lee Eaton ($59.23) 1244

February 6:  Storage fee payment so that an older man will not lose all his possessions, including his father’s ashes.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($110) 1245

February 6:  Dental treatment for 12-year-old girl.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1246

February 6:  Storage unit payment for a single working mother of two who is being helped to find affordable housing.  Referral:  Jessica Lloyd, Atascadero Junior High ($186.00) 1247

February 6:  PG&E payment for a single dad with 2 children who recently lost his job.  Referral:  Paula Reynoso, LINK ($216.16) 1248

February 9:  Partial rent for a man who has had recent problems, including the theft of his wallet.  Referral:  Michael Sheard, CAPSLO ($249.63) 1249

February 11:  Payment for CHSPE test (Like the GED, but for people under 18.) for a 16-year-old mother of an 8-month old baby who wants to get an early start on community college.  Referral:  Jannine Saldana, CAPSLO, and purchase by Sandy Amborn ($110)

February 11:  Partial rental payment for a single mother whose daughter is mentally and physically ill.  Last month she missed several day of work, and was given fewer hours, so she switched to an employer who is more understanding of her daughter’s condition.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($270) 1250

February 11:  Anesthesia payment for the removal of a toddler’s front teeth due to severe decay.  Parents work at Goodwill and a restaurant, and cannot afford the payment, and MediCal doesn’t cover this.  Referral:  Cristina Macedo, CAPSLO ($270) 1251

February 11:  Partial medical bill payment for elderly woman suffering from debilitating fibromyalgia and chronic depression.  Referral:  Dr. Susan Lundgren ($175) 1252

February 12:  Diapers for family with limited income.  Referral:  PHN ($29.15) 1253

February 12:  Partial car repair payment for homeless man who is trying hard to get off the streets.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1254

February 13:  Clothes for a client wearing size 4X, and unable to find clothes at thrift shops.  Referral:  Melanie Bustamante, Transitions Mental Health ($150) 1255

February 13:  Partial rent for family whose father has found a job, but won’t be paid till March.  Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($300) 1256

February 13: Partial rent for single mother and her 3 children.  She is recovering from uterine surgery and is trying her best to keep up with work and bills. Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($200) 1257

February 15:  Government fee and fingerprint payment for woman who will be working with a mentally ill senior housed in Pismo Beach.  The woman does not have the funds to pay these costs; CAPSLO is fortunate to find someone willing and able to work with the senior.  Referral:  Esther Castillo, CAPSLO ($32 and $10) 1258 and 1259

February 14:  Partial payment for extraction of 2 teeth for 15-year-old boy.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($100) 1260

February 15:  Clothes for woman over age 55 who has recently been employed in a school on the Coast.  She has just a few items of clothing, and especially needs a warm coat because she takes the bus from San Luis and then walks 2 miles roundtrip to her job.  Referral:  Holly Ryder, PathPoint/Senior Community Service Employment Program ($200) 1261

 

Items Donated:  Pans and kitchen items from Scooter Kidwell; bedding from Vicki McPartland and Terry Elfrink; Sofa-bed, table, chairs, video equipment, dishes, linens, and personal care products from Karen O’Grady; silverware from Barbara Rosenthal; sheets, pillowcase, child’s craft from Lori Sonnabend; baby clothes from Rosemary Cleaves; clothes for a teen from Madeline Stevenson, Andrea Devitt, Any Hedges, Nicole Pazdan, Anonymous,; quilt from Katie Perez and Womenade quilters; toiletries and gift cards from Amy Hedges and Madeline Stevenson; baby bouncer and baby carrier from Nicole Pazdan; 2 bikes from Arlene Versaw; children’s and kitchen items from United Methodist Children’s Center rummage sale; quilt fabric from Anonymous; diapers, wipes, and baby shampoo from Susan Updegrove;  

Funds Donated:  United Methodist Church, Mary Parker, Lisa Bertrand, Kathleen Ryan, Nell Quijano, Madeline Fay, Mary Anne Morgan, Mariam Shah, Leslie Jones, Janice Chagoya, Lola Zybura, Marla Lee Eaton, Carol Taylor, Arlene Versaw, Christina Doherty, Amy Hedges, Susan Demma, Cathy Hughes, Mary Weeks, Susan Horwood, Barbara Putman, Jacque Fondren, Nancie Seydel, Joy Pickell, Christen Zybura, Lori Sonnabend, Liz Miller, Carla Haynie, Margaret Helley, Rosemary Cleaves, Madeline Stevenson, Anonymous, Carol Kueny, Cheryl Mihalovits, Candace Guldeman, Judy Barclay, eScrip, Nancy Shearer, Leona Sullivan, Diane Wettlaufer, Candyce Espinoza, Judy Eisenhard, Phyllis Bettencourt, Anonymous in memory of Margie June Butynski,

Monday, March 31, 2014

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Donated from 2003 to March 31, 2014                    $  336,611.08

Donated 1st Quarter:                                                 $    13,614.83

Shared 1st Quarter:                                                   $   21,720.06

Balance March 31, 2014                                           $     4,045.80

March 17:  Partial rent for woman whose husband suddenly left.  She received an eviction notice.  Referral:  Ivette Felx, LINK ($300) 1302

March 17:  Bassinet for baby living in very small place.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Jayne Devencenzi ($25) 1322

March 18:  Double stroller for mother with a toddler and young baby.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Jayne Devencenzi ($25) 1322

March 18:  Swaddling wraps and a tummy play mat for family that is working very hard on their 3-month-old daughter’s feeding issues.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Jayne Devencenzi ($44.12) 1322

March 19:  Partial payment for a medical mouthpiece device for a young homeless child.  The device is required before surgery can be preformed.  The girl’s brother was also born with a cleft palate. Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($300) 1303

March 19:  Gas card for father to drive to his new job.  Mother is looking for work, also.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($100) 1304

March 20:  PG&E bill payment for single mom struggling to make payments.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($98) 1305

March 21:  Gas for a homeless mom to take her children to school.  Referral: Sonia Greene, LINK ($100) 1306

March 21:  Food for single, pregnant mom unable to work.  Loaves and Fishes donations have not been enough to feed her family.  Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($100) 1306

March 22:  Dental treatment for 14-year-old boy. Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1308

March 24:  Pathology test for cancer for teen who now is cancer free.  Referral:  Cecilia Merrill ($285) 1309

March 24:  PG&E payment for mother of 2, so she can set up utilities in her new place after her husband passed away leaving utility debts.  Referral:  Michael Sheard, CAPSLO ($306.66) 1310

March 24:  Dental work for young child whose parents are out of work.  Referral:  Ivette Feliz, LINK ($90) 1311

March 25:  Partial payment for car repair for family suffering severe trauma and loss.  The car is needed to get family members to therapy, medical appointments, and school.  Referral:  Rachel Tarver, Martha’s Place Children’s Center ($300) 1312

March 26:  Partial rent for single mother of 3 who has had her work hours as a housekeeper reduced because this is a slow time for her employer.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($300) 1313

March 26:  Mother who is sole support of her husband who suffers from mental illness and their 5 children has had her work hours cut, and needs more protein foods to augment the distributed food she gets from agencies.  Referral:  Larry Feldt, CAPSLO ($150) 1314

March 28: Diapers for infants in 3 families.  Referral:  PHN ($89.55) 1315

March 28:  Dental treatment for young woman in pain.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1316

March 28:  Car repair for single mom who can’t work due to her special needs child.  Needs the car to take child to doctors’ appointments.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($300) 1317

March 29:  Partial bus transportation for a mother and her 2 children to return to Mexico permanently.  The woman’s mother had been caring for her children while she worked, but the mother suddenly died.  Referral:  Yecenia Silvas, Oceano School Readiness ($300) 1318

March 29:  Partial transportation funding for student to visit her dying father in Arkansas.  Referral:  Lacey Wasley, Cuesta College ($100) 1319

March 31: Extra wide safety gates for children in 3 families.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Noami Blakely with some funding from Merry-Go-Round scrip ($100.96) 1321

March 31:  Baby corral to keep child safe in one end of a room.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Naomi Blakely ($64.79) 1321 

Items Donated:  

-->Baby clothes from Julie Diffenbaugh; toys from Lesa Smith and Whiz Kids and Naomi Blakely; toiletries, bags, and books from Jayne Achterlonie; electric dryer from Idler’s Appliances for family whose children are coming to school in clothes that smell; crib from Marci Sperlo; port-a-crib from Sharynn Chirpich; sofa from Stephanie Barclay; lamps from Andrea Devitt, coffee maker from Melissa Musgrave, towels and quilt from Katie Perez, toaster from Dana Lundy; dresser from Marilyn Banducci; loveseat from Marian Kaser; toddler bed from Susan Updegrove; bike from Jim Ellman to homeless man so he can get to his job; children’s books from Jessica Cheda.  Total 1st quarter:  3,927.25


Funds Donated:  

--> Melaleuca, Barbara Bell, Thomas and Kathy McLaughlin, Ann McMahon, Linda Pickens.  Total 1st quarter:  $13,614.83


Friday, March 28, 2014

Idler's Inc. recently donated a dryer to an extremely at-risk family with school age children needing to come to school wearing clean, dry clothing.  Womenade is grateful for this community gift.  Pictured are Sales Associate, Renee Wright; Store Manager, Gabe Hedges; and Assistant Store Manager Bryan Idler.  We also appreciate Terry Elfrink and David Buck-Moyer who delivered the dryer, and Naomi Blakely who facilitated this outreach for Womenade.




At the  recent Women of Distinction event, Womenade was among those honored for service to our community.  The celebration was presented by Cuesta College and The Community Foundation/Women's Legacy Fund.  Pictured from left are Sandy Richardson, Barbie Butz, Jeanette Duncan, and Helene Finger.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

March 15th Womenade was honored at the Women's Wall of Fame Luncheon at the Madonna Inn that was sponsored by the South Bay Women's Network and the Commission on the Status of Women.  We are grateful for this recognition, and to Lois Capps and Katcho Achadjian for supporting Womenade.  Special thanks to event organizers Kathy Veder and Paulla Ufferhelde, and Commission chair Consuelo Meux.





Friday, March 14, 2014


March 1:  Partial rent payment for previously homeless Vet who has had surgery to restore his vision.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1283

March 3:  Diapers, wipes, and clothes for newborn boys in 3 struggling families.  One mom on bed rest; one on disability and her husband is a landscaper.  Referral:  PHN ($100.09) 1284

March 3:  Twin bed for a little boy who is being helped by Tri-Counties Regional Center.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK, and shopping by Jayne Devencenzi ($)

March 3:  Partial rent for family.  Father’s work hours were cut back, and the car transmission went out – in order to keep his job, he used rent money to repair it.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($300) 1285

March 3:  Partial rent for a family.  The father has been deported, and the mother is trying to convince her employer to get her more hours.  She has 2 sons.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($150) 1286

March 4:  Gas bill payment for cancer victim.  Referral:  Drew Washer, social worker, French Hospital ($98.49) 1287

March 4:  Twin bed for a little boy whose mother cannot afford one for him.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, shopping and delivery by Naomi Blakely and Jayne Devencenzi ($)

March 4:  Past due medical bill payment that is preventing an infant from receiving immunizations and well checks because the provider would not see the child until the bill was paid.  Referral:  Lorena Gomez, CAPSLO ($300) 1288

March 5:  Car repair for family living in their car.  With this repair, they can seek employment.  Referral:  Esther Castillo, CAPSLO ($234.56) 1289

March 6:  Clothes for blind woman in a wheel chair.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, CWS and Hilda Trigueros, ERS, and shopping by Jayne Devencenzi and Naomi Blakely ($150)

March 7:  Driver’s license so a man who has been incarcerated most of his life can apply for a job.  He is no longer a gang member, has had his tattoos removed, and has been participating in Sister Theresa’s Alternative to Violence Program.  Referral:  Janet Allenspach, Liberty Tattoo Removal Program ($33) 1290

March 7:  Gas card for a mother to travel out of the county for medical appointments for her at-risk pregnacy.  Referral:  Rachel Tarver, Martha’s Place Children’s Center ($100) 1291

March 8:  Dental treatment for older teen with several cavities.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($210) 1292

March 8:  Gas card for family in rural area to get their child to medical and mental health appointments.  Referral:  Lyndal Hayes, Family Care Network ($100) 1293

March 8:  Car registration for caregiver who is recently out of work.  Referral:  Lyndal Hayes, Family Care Network  ($180) 1294

March 8:  General Liability Insurance and Board and Directors’ Insurance funded by Jayne Engle Allen of Engle & Associates, Cloud Star, Inc., Linda Bishop, Linda Jankay, and Debra Wacker.  So grateful!  ($1,400) 1295

March 10:  Deposit for single homeless woman to move to housing.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($300) 1297

March 10:  Gas and clothing for single Cuesta mom.  Referral:  Andrea Devitt ($100) 1298

March 13:  Partial payment for neurology appointment for mother of 4 small children; father only makes $900 monthly and they are uninsured.  Since Womenade helped with $300 for the MRI in December, she is over our usual support allotment.  Special support from Deborah Whitson ($100) 1299

March 14:  Dental treatment for boys ages 17 and 14.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($220) 1300



March 14:  Motel stay for 5 days for a man whose doctor didn't want him living in his truck while healing from surgery.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social worker ($280) 1301


Items Donated:  Avent bottles and formula from Julie Diffenbaugh and Angela Barakat; bike from Karen Anderson; children’s clothes and household items from Kate Mavis; crib mattress and crib sheets from Fran Harrell delivered by Jayne Auchterlonie; crib and mattress from Joanna Gilbert delivered by Muriel Harkins; books from Linda Thompson and Janet Kourakis for classroom in Lucia Mar; cradle from Jamie Mello; hand-knit baby blankets from Ruth Nagano; Funds Donated:  Debra Wacker, Phyllis Martinelli, Elise Carraway, Linda Adams, Nora Lee, Myra Akel, Amy Hedges, Patricia Hunt, Karen Patterson, Shirley Richard, Karen Anderson, Linda Garza, Jamie Herbon, Leah Clark, Susan Ashford, Karen Steves, Donna Nisbet, Ronda McKible, Freddi Quin, Nancy Sweet, Vicki Wyne, Sue Smith, Diane Graham, Eveline Alford, Dorothy Mauger, Linda Souza, Christi Nemetz, Marcia Traversaro, Dorothy Hines, Arlene Shinderman, Karen Anderson, Linda Garza, Donna Lacki, Betty Scully, Sue Smith, Stacy Murphy, Amy Hedges, Jane Fairbairn, Elisa Feingold, Natalie Schaefer, Florence Simon, Judy Barclay, Deborah Whitson, Diane Wettlaufer, Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert - Economics of Being a Woman,

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Today marked another food distribution at Nipomo Elementary.  Womenade and The Food Bank make it happen!  Thanks to all the volunteers, and to the leadership team:  Janice Chagoya, Rosemary Cleaves, Marla Lee Eaton, and Mary Anne Morgan.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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April 16:  Diapers and wipes for toddler.  Referral:  PHN and delivery by Dana Lundy and Julie Diffenbaugh ($41.02) 1336

April 16:  Safety gate so a mom can bring home a Foster child.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 16:  Safety gate and baby bathtub thermometer.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 16:  Clothes for 13-year-old boy who has been placed with his mother and is in desperate need.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi and Lori Spire, Department of Social Services ($100) 1337

April 17:  Partial past due utility payment to restore service for a large, struggling family.  Referral:  Jenna Wolfson, social worker, Family Care Network ($300) 1338

April 17:  Vacuum cleaner for family whose autistic child broke their old one.  Referral:  Tammee Green, CAPSLO ($106.92) 1339

April 17:  Trac-phone and minutes for homeless, pregnant mother of 2 living in their car who needs to communicate with social services.  Referral:  Erin Holmes, County social worker ($47.45) 1340

April 17:  Partial car repair for mom who is being evicted.  In recent months, she has lost 2 brothers and a job.  She currently has a job interview, and a car in necessary.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi and Oscar Rubio, County Welfare Services ($300) 1341

April 18:  Gas and motel stay for woman to go to UCLA for medical testing.  Referral:  Dorothy Irwin and Belinda Benassi, County Social Services ($305.95) 1342

April 18:  Partial utility payment to prevent shut off for single mother of 3.  Referral:  Tammee Green, CAPSLO ($300) 1343

April 21:  Partial car repair for single mother with 2 small children, so she can take everyone to therapy, school and medical appointments.  Referral:  Rachel Tarver, Martha’s Place Children’s Center ($300) 1344

April 21:  Transfer bench for single mom to use to move her daughter during and after seizures and when bathing.  Referral:  DeAnn Oliver, San Luis Coastal nurse, and shopping by Anne Appel

April 23: San Luis city bus passes for students aged 15 and 17 having difficulties getting to school.  Referral:  Lisa Simard, Olive Grove Charter School ($50) 1346

April 23:  Food and gas for a single mom with children ages 8 and 2 who lost her job due to blood poisoning and hospitalization.  She is ineligible for disability, but would have received it if she had worked at her job for 1 more week.  Referral:  Tatiana Abundis, Big Brothers/Sig Sisters ($300) 1347

April 24:  IPad repair for special needs son of single mom who works 7 days a week.  The iPad is necessary for him to complete his schoolwork.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($100) 1348

April 24:  Partial payment for special needs middle school student to attend the San Francisco class trip.  He has worked hard all year, and his single mom has managed to save $300 toward this trip.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($200) 1349

April 24:  Dental treatment for 10-year-old.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1350

April 25:  Motel stay for single mother and 3 children to keep them from going homeless before their housing is ready May 1st.  Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($340) 1351

April 27:  Formula for a seriously ill infant who has been going to the doctor for testing, and needs specific baby formula to help keep food in the system.  Mom is not working; dad works full time.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK, and shopping by Rosemary Cleaves ($100) 1352

April 27:  Unscented diapers for baby with allergies.  Referral:  PHN ($50.51) 1353

April 28:  Partial payment for medical procedure for youngest of 5 children.  Very low income family with multiple healthcare concerns.  Referral:  Cristina Macedo, CAPSLO ($300) 1354

April 29:  Car repair for woman who just received a full time caregiver position with an agency.  She is living in rural North County while in recovery.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1355

April 30: Gas card for parents to visit their premature baby while he is in the NICU for the next 2 months.  Father is hard-working vineyard employee.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social worker ($100) 1356



Items Donated:   


-->Diapers from Vita Miller; hair brushes for Pirates’ Closet from Edna Marie Cole; port-a-crib and stroller from Julie Holland; crib and high chair from Carol Marble; 4 hand knit baby blankets from Ruth Nagano; can openers from Anonymous; clothes for Pirates’ Closet from Assistance League; socks from Rose Marie Krantz; books from Anonymous; Cookie Crock gift certificate from Linda Williams to a homeless family in dire need; port-a-crib from Phyllis Bettencourt; high chair and can openers from Diane McKeague; crib from Phyllis Martinelli retrofitted and delivered by Terry Elfrink; bike from Heidi and Hannah Gill; clothes and toys from Mariam Shah; 2 twin beds from BJ Semmes; stroller and high chair from Deborah Whitson; bed from Leslie Jones; port-a-crib, high chair, books, and toys from Leo MacCallum;


Funds Donated:   


--> Melaleuca, Ingrid Pires, Timmy Gong, Cloud Star, Dawna Davies, Anonymous, Anneka Scranton, Vita Miller, Lana Hollady, Linda Quesenberry, Central Coast Circle of Friends, Meghan Gilbert, Andrea Wasko, Evelyn Ruehr, Marie Allen, Liz Curren, Darlene Krouse, Carol Devore, Marianita Borgstrom, Judy Riener, Lisa Wearda, Lisa Simon, Michelle Tasseff, Ann McMahon, Marilyn Fuller, Diana Foch,

Wednesday, April 16, 2014


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April 1:  Partial rent for single mom and her children.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK  ($300) check number 1320

April 1:  Partial rent for single mother on medical leave due to an injury.  Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($300) 1323

April 1:  Partial rent for single mother whose hours at the hotel where she works have been cut, and she is struggling with her son’s mental instability since his father left.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($250) 1324

April 2:  Driver’s license fee so a woman can take her husband, newly diagnosed with cancer, to appointments.  They have no income.  Referral:  Drew Washer, French Hospital social worker ($48) 1325

April 2:  Partial PG&E payment for mother of 5 children whose husband left her for another woman.  The electricity has been off for 6 weeks.  Referral:  Stella Medina, LINK ($300) 1326

April 4:  Clothes for a 17-year-old who has returned home after living on the streets.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, CWS ($150) 1327

April 4:  Bumbo to help child sit up.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Anne Appel ($)

April 8:  Partial deposit for Housing Authority placement for homeless Vet and his wife.  He has finished school to be a Psych Tech, and will hopefully be employed soon; his wife is disabled.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1329

April 8:  Child safety gate to protect toddler.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Anne Appel ($)

April 8:  Dental treatment for 16-year-old boy.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1330

April 10:  Partial rent for single mother of 2 who is in the process of finding a job.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($300) 1331

April 11:  Emergency gas so a family can drive to safety at the Women’s Shelter.  Referral:  Lyndal Hayes, Family Care Network ($50) 1332

April 12:  Electric plug covers to protect a toddler and a sweater for an 18-month-old.  Referral:  PHN and shopping by Anne Appel ($)

April 14:  Childcare registration fee for children of a single mom.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($50) 1333

April 15:  Partial payment for tuition to SkillsUSA for a bright, hard-working student who has raised a good part of the funds herself.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK ($50) 1334

April 15:  Dental treatment for 15-year-old boy.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1335


Items Donated:  Stove from Bob Campbell; dishes and glasses from Naomi Blakely; sofa from Amy Hedges; 6 can openers from Kathy Greer; 4 dining chairs from Karen Morgan; washer and dryer for developmentally delayed parents from Julie Jones delivered by volunteers from Mountainbrook Church; cordless phone for a handicapped woman from Marylou Gooden; sheets and towels from anonymous; backpack tags from Kim Meyer; crib from Lisa Aquino delivered by Terry Elfrink and David Buck-Moyer; baby boy clothes from Helma Smulders, Susan Updegrove, and Merry-Go-Round scrip; toiletries and cards from Carol Leong; can openers from Susan Updegrove;




-->Funds Donated:  Naomi Blakely, Sandee McLaughlin, Angela Soll, Mary Parker, Lisa Bertrand, Elaine Gardiner, Carol Devore in memory of Norm Tiber and Sue Parks, Julie Schultz, Janet Kourakis, Debbie Bennett, Lainie Wachter in memory of Sue Parks, Judy Barclay, Nancy Mullin, Janis Woolpert, Valerie Endres, Gayle Harbert, Mila Vujovich-La Barre, John Spatafore, Carol Tickner, Diane Wettlaufer, Carol Leong,

Saturday, May 31, 2014

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May 17:  Week’s motel stay for seriously ill woman.  Referral:  Barbara Putman, Wilshire Home Health ($300) 1393

May 19:  Partial payment for dental surgery anesthesia for 4-year-old with severe caries.  Referral:  Lorena Gomez, CAPSLO ($200) 1394

May 21:  Gas card for mother with limited income to take her son to the burn center in Fresno.  Referral:  Lisa Martinez, Women’s Shelter ($100) 1395

May 21:  Gas card for single mother with a severely mentally ill and autistic child.  She receives no support, and has just gotten a job, and needs the card to get to work until her first paycheck.  Referral:  Michelle Gaulden, San Luis Obispo County Mental Health ($100) 1395

May 23:  Vehicle registration fee so new CALWorks participant can get to her new job.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, Child Welfare Services ($182) 1396

May 27:  Gas card for homeless family to be near their newborn at Santa Barbara Cottage Children’s Hospital.  Referral:  Belinda Benassi, Child Welfare Services ($100) 1397

May 28:  Partial tuition for earth sciences summer class for previously homeless girl who is working hard in school.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK ($200) 1398

May 28: Partial PG&E payment for family.  Father has cancer and can no longer work; mom is working 2 jobs.  One child is on Home Hospital for bi-polar and depression.  Referral:  Jose Olivera, LINK ($300) 1399

May 28:  Medication for young child whose parent just lost his job; this will cover the gap during the insurance enrollment process which is back logged due to high enrollment.  Referral:  Lorena Gomez, First Five Health, CAPSLO  ($175) 1400

May 28:  Partial rent for emancipated teen who is finishing high school and starting a job.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($200) 1401

May 29:  Past due medical payment so that a kindergarten girl may be seen by a specialist for a severe skin condition.  Single parent has suffered a job loss.  Referral:  Lorena Gomez, First Five Health, CAPSLO ($180.25) 1402

May 29:  Carburetor kit to repair RV in order for homeless family to remove vehicle from Prado Day Care property.  Referral:  Larry Feldt, CAPSLO ($50.71) 1403

May 30:  Emergency food and gas for single mom on disability and her 3 children.  She has been using her grocery funds for diabetic supplies for her teen child while waiting for Medicare. Referral:  Meg Holroyd, Atascadero Junior High ($250) 1404

Items/Time Donated:  home care for cancer victim from Linda Holland; clothes to Pirates’ Closet from Vita Miller; sewing items from Marylou Gooden; blenders, toys, crib, port-a-crib, and high chair from Jen Melton; twin mattress from Rawley Regier and wood bed frame from Jess Cheda; toiletries from Doreen Wetzel; toys, electric plug covers, and stroller from Linda Jankay; North County delivery by Joy Sostrin; respite care for cancer victim from Linda Holland; high chair and baby clothes from Julie Frankel; boy clothes and exersaucer from Judy Riener; toys from Ann Fryer; co-sleeper from Lesa Smith; baby clothes from Helma Smulders; baby bouncer, bottles, sterilizer, high chair, and toys from Naomi Blakely; 2 bikes from Jim Ellman; cancer treatment transportation from Carolyn Goossens and Janell Todd; baby clothes from Katie Perez;

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Friday, May 16, 2014

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May 1:  Gas card for homeless mother of 6 to go to LA and back to get her children.  She took them to stay with her mom, but the mother had a stroke and can no longer care for the children.  Referral:  Tammee Green, CAPSLO ($150) 1357

May 1:  Partial first month’s rent for family accepted into Section 8 housing.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, LINK ($300) 1358

May 1:  Partial divorce court fee for woman who fled violence from her husband who is now serving 25 year in California State Prison.  She is now employed full time, but is struggling to cover all her bills.  She makes $200 over the income guidelines to qualify for a court fee waiver.  Referral:  Elena Chavez, LINK ($300) 1359

May 1:  Partial first month’s room rent for man who has found a job and will be able to make his bills going forward.  Referral: Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($300) 1360

May 2:  Prepaid mobile phone to allow mother with 3 boys, 2 with intense behavioral problems.  The phone is necessary to communicate with therapeutic behavioral services and for emergencies.  Referral:  Karina Fuentes, social worker and therapist, Family Care Network, and shopping by Judy Riener ($)

May 2:  Excersaucer for baby living in small quarters.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Judy Riener ($)

May 2:  Gas card for a mother who has been hired to work in a small market, but has not gotten paid yet.  Referral:  Elena Chavez, LINK ($100) 1361

May 2:  Water bill payment for single mother of 4 children to prevent shut off on Monday.  Referral:  Elena Chavez, LINK ($83.90) 1362

May 2:  Water bill payment for family to prevent shut off today.  Referral:  Elena Chavez, LINK ($283) 1363

May 2:  Partial payment for tattoo removal for father in his 7th year of sobriety, working hard, and supporting his boys.  He is starting the registered nursing program, and needs the tattoos removed in order to be employed in hospitals.  Dr. Herten has reduced the costs.  Referral:  Andrea Devitt, counselor, Cuesta College ($300) 1364

May 2:  Dental treatment for girls aged 12 and 16.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($220) 1365

May 5:  Utility payments for family with 3 children, 2 with disabilities.  Father has been laid off, and is actively seeking employment.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK ($63.80, $67.86, $68) 1366, 1367, 1368

May 6:  Partial first month’s rent for single dad who has found employment and housing.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($300) 1369

May 6:  Clothes, shoes, and underwear for 2 brothers.  Mother is working, and Dad is laid off because business was slow.  Referral:  Diane Howard, LINK ($150) 1370

May 6:  Gas and food for single father of 5.  He is recently unemployed, and continuously looking for work.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($300) 1371

May 6:  Partial payment for speech services for 3-year-old special needs child.  Referral:  Elise Carraway, Speech and Learning Coach ($300) 1372

May 6:  Phone bill payment, food, and gas for 23-year-old single mom who worked 3 jobs until recently.  She was in a car accident and missed 2 weeks of work, then was raped by 2 men after leaving one of her jobs.  Her mom and uncle are taking her to SARP/RISE and Victim Witness, but they are on limited incomes.  Referral:  Veronica Cablayan, LINK ($367.95) 1373

May 7:  Hotel and gas for mother who lost 1 son to an illness, and now her other son has cancer.  She stopped working to care for her son, and they take trips to Stanford every other week.  Referral:  Patty Ramirez, TMHA ($305.95) 1374

May 7:  Partial rent for man who suddenly lost his roommate, and will find another before the June payment is due.  Referral:  Larry Feldt, CAPSLO ($300) 1375

May 7:  Partial rent for a disabled man and wife.  Their son will be helping with their rent in the future.  Referral:  Larry Feldt, CAPSLO ($300) 1376

May 7:  Utility payment for a family of 4 to prevent shut off.  One of the children has kidney problems and the mother is awaiting back surgery.  Referral:  Richelle Logan and Belinda Benassi, County Welfare Services with special donation from Belinda ($442.39) 1377

May 7:  Partial rent for a family of 5 who have been served a 3-day eviction notice.  They are behind in their payments due to employment issues.  Referral:  Laine Amaral, LINK ($300) 1378

May 7:  Secure stroller for mother of young baby who has seizures.  Referral:  Barbara Turk and Jenny Rutledge, County Welfare Services, and shopping by Judy Riener ($60)

May 7:  Baby boy clothes for young one in struggling family.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Judy Riener using Merry-Go-Round Scrip

May 8:  Dental treatment for 16-year-old boy. Referral:  Dr. Tran ($110) 1379

May 8:  Partial rent for family that used their rent money for a medical emergency.  Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($300) 1380

May 9:  Gas card for family with infant in the NICU to visit daily.  Referral:  Sierra Vista social worker ($100) 1381

May 9:  Car repair for a mom in rural area to get her middle school son to the school bus stop.  Referral:  Ivette Felix, LINK ($197) 1382

May 12:  Emergency medication for middle school son of single mom whose family will soon qualify for Medi-Cal to cover this expense.  Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($300) 1383

May 12:  Partial first month’s rent for homeless man who had to use his savings for  DUI and anger management classes.  Referral:  Eloisa Medina, ECHO ($300) 1384

May 12:  Dental lab fees for 13-year-old who has had 3 root canals and crowns done pro bono by Dr. Voss in the Give Kids A Smile program.  Referral:  Stella Medina, Lucia Mar Schools ($200) 1385

May 13:  Gas card for mother needing to visit her seriously ill sibling at the UCLA Medical Center.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez ($100) 1386

May 14:  Partial rent for mother who had to use her saved rent money for an emergency.  Referral:  Elena Chavez, LINK ($200) 1387

May 15:  Partial rent for family who used rent money for medical emergencies.  Referral:  Romi Ramirez, LINK ($400) 1388

May 15:  Partial PG&E payment for single mom and her children to prevent shut off.  Referral:  Elena Chavez, LINK ($183.48) 1389

May 15:  Partial rent and clothing for family that has used extra resources for insurance payment.  Referral:  Sonia Greene, LINK ($200 and $100) 1390 and 1391

May 15:  Clothes for 2 siblings in a struggling family.  Referral:  Diana Howard, LINK ($100) 1390

Items Donated:


safety gate from Anne Appel; crib sheets from Art and Therese Hanlon with shopping by Sharynn Chirpich; kitchen items from Congregation Beth David rummage sale collected by Judy Harris; stroller and yarn delivery to North County by Barbara Putman; 3 cases of diapers from Kemay Eoyang; diapers and can openers from Jayne Auchterlonie; boy clothes from Maureen Marquis and Roberta Filadelfia through the Assistance League; Oral Health Care research by Meaghan Gilbert and Leslie Rotstein; Spokes membership from Linda Blonsley; baby clothes from Helma Smulders; toiletries from Rosemary Cleaves, Candace Guldeman, and Lola Zybura, high chairs from Rosemary Cleaves and Arlene Versaw; diapers from bonnie Rivera; baby clothes from Nicole Pazdan; toiletries delivered to Prado and Grizzley by Kat Tuculet; bicycle seat from Bob Eldridge; printed receipts from Linda Jankay; bike for young woman to ride to work from Katie Perez; baby food maker from Anonymous; delivery to North County by Dana Lundy;

Funds Donated:  

Sharynn Chirpich, Jacque Wheeler, Doreen Wetzel, Ros McQuade, Marylou Gooden, Julie Jones, Gail Sears, Betty Kulp, Nancy Hurd, Walter and Janie Heath, Mary Parker, Lisa Bertrand, Vicki Tucker-Luginbill in memory of Barbara McCallum, Anonymous from Fiesta, Lorraine Berg, Jacquoline Williams, Sallie Joyce-Higgens, Ann Porter, Teddy Burton, Connie Willard, Rotary Club of Pismo Beach, Belinda Benassi, Dee Lacey, Judy Barclay, Cathy Swenson, Shelby West, Sapphire Grace, Barbara Crawford, Rosemary Cleaves, Madeline Stevenson, Nicole Pazdan, Marla Lee Eaton, Margaret Helley, Dyann Campagana, Joy Pickell, Katie Perez, Bonnie Perez, Christen Zybura, Lola Zybura, Susan Demma, Judy Eisenhard, Pamela Peters, Maria Ramirez, Tammy Sonnabend, Lori Sonnabend, Lynn Heinrich, Barbara Deel, Mariam Shah, Madeline Fay, Mary Anne Morgan, Janice Chagoya, Candace Guldeman, Diana Henderson, Leslie Jones, Kat Tuculet, Linda Jankay, Arlene Versaw, Wendy Daly,

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Womenade's first check from AmazonSmile was $21.38!  Support us when you shop!  You can select San Luis Obispo County Womenade even through your Prime account.  Thank You!



Tuesday, May 6, 2014

At their May 6th lunch meeting, Rotary Club of Pismo Beach/Five Cities donated $757.95 to Womenade.  We are grateful to Steve Curry for recommending Womenade, and to all the Rotarians for this support.  Every dollar will help someone in need locally.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

San Luis Obispo County Womenade is grateful to Andrea Devitt and Anne Gough for an amazing afternoon of music, food, and friends at the Sauer-Adams Adobe, May 4th, all to benefit Womenade.  We appreciate our sponsors: Adobe Realty, Peg Grady, Trio, Palm Theater, Jaffa Cafe, Taqueria Santa Cruz Express, John Spatafore, Cloud Star, Yarns at the Adobe, Joan Wenglikowski of Wacker Wealth Partners, Luna Red, Linda Flynn's Willow Nest, Donna Hoff Massage, Growing Grounds, Ellen Sheffer, Gini Griffin, Von's, The Noodle House, Cuesta College Athletic Department, Picking Daisies, S.E.I.U. 1000, and The Rossa Family.  Over $2,700 was raised for Womenade at this event.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Womenade is helping Family Care Network send 100 children of all ages back to school in August.



If you'd like to help, backpacks for ages K-12th are needed.  Plus any of the following supplies.  Please bring to 6099 Marshall Way in Old Country Club, San Luis by JULY 28th.  There are tax donation slips at the door.  Thank you!



·         1 inch binders


·         Lined paper for writing (the more the merrier)


·         Regular #2 Pencils


·         Pens (Black, Blue, Red)


·         Large erasers


·         Pencil cap erasers


·         Crayons (Several smaller boxes would be more helpful than one 150 piece box)


·         Glue Sticks


·         Plastic Rulers


·         Protractors


·         Dividers


·         Graph Paper


·         Twin Pocket Folders


·         Pencil Cases


·         Colored Pencils


·         Small Staplers and Staples

Friday, June 13, 2014

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June 2:  Partial utility bill payment to prevent shut off.  Parent has been working minimal hours, but recently got an additional side job to help with bills.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($300) 1406

June 3:  Sturdy work boots for father of young children.  Referral:  Yecenia Silvas, Oceano School Readiness, and shopping by Jacque Wheeler ($)

June 3:  Installation of a new motor to a vehicle so that the family can follow through on support services for their children.  Referral:  Jessica Harper, Martha’s Place Children’s Assessment Center ($300) 1407

June 3:  Partial payment for a car for an older woman who has just gotten a job.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resources ($200) 1408

June 3:  Diapers for babies in 3 families.  Referrals:  PHN, and Yecenia Silvas, Oceano School Readiness ($60.45) 1409

June 5:  Partial summer day care for 7-year-old girl whose single mom has a chronic and deteriorating health problem.  Referral:  Jill Anderson, therapist, Martha’s Place  ($300) 1410

June 5:  Summer gymnastics (3 months) for a 4-year-old boy whose father is incarcerated and mother is in a nursing school program.  Referral:  Jill Anderson, therapist, Martha’s Place  ($162) 1411

June 5: Partial payment for 4 extractions for the child of a single parent.  They have to travel to Santa Barbara because no oral surgeon in our county takes Medi-Cal.  Referral:  Lorena Gomez, First Five Health, CAPSLO ($300) 1412

June 5:  Partial payment for new tires so that a young woman can safely get to job interviews.  Referral:  Starr Cloyd, Transitions Mental Health ($300) 1413

June 6:  Partial car repair to allow older woman to stay independent.  Referral:  Kelly Hannula, Independent Living Resource Center ($300) 1414

June 6:  Car repair for a family that has been without a car for 2 years.  Referral:  Lyndal Hayes, Family Care Network ($275) 1415

June 6:  Bus pass for man to find employment.  Referral:  John Byers, Transitions Mental Health ($44) 1416

June 6:  Shoes for a mother of 3 children who walks as transportation, and her feet are severely suffering.  She is a low-income field worker.  Referral:  PHN ($100) 1417

June 6:  Gas card for a single mom who works 2 jobs to support herself and her daughter.  The mom recently was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery, and is going through chemotherapy.  The chemo has made her sick, and unable to work as often.  Referral:  Michelle Gaulden, County Mental Health Therapist, ($100) 1417

June 6:  Cap and gown and yearbook for Liberty High School graduate.  Her father is proud of his daughter, especially since he did not graduate; he cannot afford to purchase these items.  Referral Else Mai Curry, County Behavioral Health ($35 and $15) 1418 and 1419

June 6:  Dental treatment for 2 siblings.  Referral:  Dr. Tran ($320) 1420

June 6:  Cell phone for homeless woman to keep in touch with services.  Referral:  Veronica Cablayan, LINK ($50) 1421

June 6:  Full size high chair.  Family doesn’t have a chair on which to put our smaller high chairs.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Jacque Wheeler ($)

June 6:  Potty-chair for toddler.  Referral:  PHN, and shopping by Jacque Wheeler ($)

June 6:  Sewing machine for teen dealing with multiple health problems as well as severe depression.  Referral:  Sara Cress, Community Health Center counselor ($80.61) 1422

June 10:  Car repair for 65-year-old disabled woman who is struggling with many health issues.  Referral:  Jeff Pienack, Transitions Mental Health ($200) 1423

June 10:  Diapers and wipes for baby of a teen crime victim.  Referral:  Andrea Blanco, San Luis Coastal ($48.10) 1424

June 11:  Bunk beds for sisters currently sleeping on the floor.  Referral:  Jose Olivera, LINK ($250) 1425

June 11:  Summer pool pass for 8th grade boy who has been recommended to engage in activities for health reasons.  Parents are working, but have limited resources.  Referral:  Daniel Rodriguez, LINK ($44) 1426

Items Donated:  

--> home care for cancer victim from Linda Holland; clothes to Pirates’ Closet from Vita Miller; sewing items from Marylou Gooden; blenders, toys, crib, port-a-crib, and high chair from Jen Melton; twin mattress from Rawley Regier and wood bed frame from Jess Cheda; toiletries from Doreen Wetzel; toys, electric plug covers, and stroller from Linda Jankay; North County delivery by Joy Sostrin; respite care for cancer victim from Linda Holland; high chair and baby clothes from Julie Frankel; boy clothes and exersaucer from Judy Riener; toys from Ann Fryer; co-sleeper from Lesa Smith; baby clothes from Helma Smulders; baby bouncer, bottles, sterilizer, high chair, and toys from Naomi Blakely; 2 bikes and helmets from Jim Ellman; cancer treatment transportation from Carolyn Goossens and Janell Todd; baby clothes from Katie Perez; items transported between San Luis and North County by Dee Lacy; beanies for boy with head condition being teased from Katie Perez and Carolyn Goossens  ; baby clothes from Marylou Gooden and Diana Foch; baby bjorn from Jayne Engle Allen; toddler bed, bedding, and boy clothes from Sylvia and David Gomes; children’s clothes and toys from Mariam Shah; help moving a cancer victim from Roberta Filadelfia; clothes to Pirate’s Plaza from Vita Miller; booster seat and toiletries from Rosemary Cleaves; Singer sewing kit and fabric from Beckie Geddes; clothes from Anonymous; can openers from Jayne Devencenzi; umbrella stroller from Cindy Hilton; moving support for woman and her husband who are very ill from Gary Nemetz and Bruce Rolph; twin sheets from Kathy Greer; home support for liver transplant patient from Jennifer Peracchi Harmon; items to Merry-Go-Round by Susan Updegrove; toiletries from Sally Delgado; booster from Rosemary Cleaves; high chairs from Mary Weeks, Marla Lee Eaton, and Arlene Versaw; items from Lynda Pepper; baby bouncer Justin and Rosa Couto; 3 bike helmets from Elaine Stewart; double bed and linens from Nancy Reid; blankets from Jeanette Bruton and Judy Cunningham; fabric from Katie Perez; crib sheets and children’s items from Judy Cunningham; baby clothes from Hospice Partners Hope Chest via Sharynn Chirpich; crib mattress, sheets, mattress pads, clothes and child’s chair from Molly Preston; double stroller, crib sheets and blankets, clothes, and toys from Roxanne Pryor; sunhat and blankets from Katie Perez;


Funds Donated:

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Diane Wettlaufer, Melaleuca, Leona Sullivan, Kathy Long, Anonymous, Karen Muschenetz, Sally Equinoa, Phyllis Martinelli, Naomi Blakely to honor the birthday of Toni Andre, Ann Robinson, Mary Lou Johnson, Janis Woolpert in memory of Chris Money, Management Educators Council of San Luis Coastal Schools in honor of the retirement of Marylou Gooden; Nora Lee, Donna Nisbet, Chistine and Richard Cogger, Nancy Schwager, Corinne and Norman Belsterling, Karen and John Anderson, Roberta and Robert Kay, Marna and Kimball Lombardi, Joanne and Paul La Plante, Becca Hoover, Carol and Joe Strong, Jennifer Fieger, Jamie Herbon, Shirley and Ronald Richard, Stephen Lacki, Linda and Dean Adams, Christi and Gary Nemetz, Claire and Paul Granbery, Dorothy and Jack Mauger, Jacqueline and Peter Evans, Marilyn and Bruce Rolph, Sue and Robert Smith, Karen Steves, Marcia and John Traversaro, Linda and Stephen Souza, Vicki and Stanton Wyne, Jane and William Fairbairn, Arlene and Laurance Shinderman, Susan and Thomas Ashford, Frances and Brent Norris, Amy and Thomas Hedges, Betty and John Scully, Cheryl Lesinski in honor of volunteers in Room 2 at Los Ranchos, Linda and Jeff Garza, Carol Winger, Anonymous, Judy Barclay, Dawn Tyra, Sara Cress, Marcie and John Lindvall, Diane Wettlaufer,

 
 
 

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