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It’s better to give than receive. Here is Baby News Bits “wish list” for local charities we love.
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Baby Bungalow’s Holiday Store
Who’s on your holiday shopping list?
Helping 700 children and 250 families last year, The Baby Bungalow Holiday Store is a chance for area disadvantaged families to shop for free for toys to make their child’s Christmas morning the very best it can be. The Bungalow is transformed the month of December into this gift market and they are anticipating an even greater need this year in securing donated items. All items should be new and unwrapped and can be brought directly to Baby Bungalow (3108 W. Azeele St.
Tampa, FL 33609)
How to Help
Toys for children 0-12 are most needed, including:
Accessories for girls , Balls and sports equipment
Action figures, Bath toys
Craft sets, Board games/cards
Books, Cars and trucks
Children’s DVDs, Crib toys
Culturally diverse dolls, Developmental toys
Gift cards, Preschool play sets
Portable CD players , Rattles
Remote control vehicles Watches
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Metropolitan Ministries
Boxes of Hope, Bags of Joy
Metropolitan Ministries is already expecting a food shortage this year in trying to feed the mouths of the hungry in the Tampa Bay area this holiday season. Additionally, there is a need for toys and gifts for children for Christmas.
How to Help
Boxes of Hope is a program where a box is compiled with specific items (think 1 can of fruit, box of stuffing mix, can of cranberry sauce, etc.) which equals a full holiday meal for a family of four. Bags of Joy provides toys and stocking stuffers for children by providing items such as baby dolls, preschool play sets, sports equipment, radios, play and building sets and more. You can individually donate any of these items by visiting the drop-off location of Metro Min at 2002 N. Florida Avenue (especially needed in December are infant items). Help even more by arranging for an organization (child’s preschool, place of employment, faith based group) to be involved in Boxes of Hope or Bags of Joy. Just call 813.209.1034, and see how it easy it is to arrange a drive and give back. Or visit www.metromin.org.
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Helping Our Young Mothers
Local teen pregnancy education program
Yes, their young, and yes, they can be fantastic parents. With a little education and a lot of support, teen mothers and fathers all over the area are blossoming into providers with excellent baby-care skill and the confidence to parent. This class for young parents and parents-to-be that meets every Wednesday in January is run by one of our favorite organizations, Baby Bungalow and the Healthy Start program. How to Help
Their needs are simple; most needed are goodies for the graduation Baby Shower for girls who complete the entire series. Each bag includes the following and these are the
Items most needed
• 1 pack of diapers
• $10 gift card to Target
• Developmental toy (like O-Balls from Rhino Toys)
• Onesies (High-five to Kim Strayer from Baby Rock Apparel as she is donating these right now)!
• Diaper Coupons
• Baby Receiving Blanket (were being donated, but not anymore)
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All donations can be arranged through Alex Boyer with the ABC program and Baby Bungalow at (813)356 1293 Ext. 244. You can also contact her through email at ABoyer@cachillsborough.com or if your child has a class at Baby Bungalow, you can ask to speak to Alex there as well.
Start your gifting spree at our exclusive event with Babies R Us
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December 9, 2008
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Giving
is Always in StyleIt’s better to give than receive. Here is Baby News Bits “wish list” for local charities we love.
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Baby Bungalow’s Holiday Store
Who’s on your holiday shopping list?
Helping 700 children and 250 families last year, The Baby Bungalow Holiday Store is a chance for area disadvantaged families to shop for free for toys to make their child’s Christmas morning the very best it can be. The Bungalow is transformed the month of December into this gift market and they are anticipating an even greater need this year in securing donated items. All items should be new and unwrapped and can be brought directly to Baby Bungalow (3108 W. Azeele St.
Tampa, FL 33609)
How to Help
Toys for children 0-12 are most needed, including:
Accessories for girls , Balls and sports equipment
Action figures, Bath toys
Craft sets, Board games/cards
Books, Cars and trucks
Children’s DVDs, Crib toys
Culturally diverse dolls, Developmental toys
Gift cards, Preschool play sets
Portable CD players , Rattles
Remote control vehicles Watches
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breakMetropolitan Ministries
Boxes of Hope, Bags of Joy
Metropolitan Ministries is already expecting a food shortage this year in trying to feed the mouths of the hungry in the Tampa Bay area this holiday season. Additionally, there is a need for toys and gifts for children for Christmas.
How to Help
Boxes of Hope is a program where a box is compiled with specific items (think 1 can of fruit, box of stuffing mix, can of cranberry sauce, etc.) which equals a full holiday meal for a family of four. Bags of Joy provides toys and stocking stuffers for children by providing items such as baby dolls, preschool play sets, sports equipment, radios, play and building sets and more. You can individually donate any of these items by visiting the drop-off location of Metro Min at 2002 N. Florida Avenue (especially needed in December are infant items). Help even more by arranging for an organization (child’s preschool, place of employment, faith based group) to be involved in Boxes of Hope or Bags of Joy. Just call 813.209.1034, and see how it easy it is to arrange a drive and give back. Or visit www.metromin.org.
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Helping Our Young Mothers
Local teen pregnancy education program
Yes, their young, and yes, they can be fantastic parents. With a little education and a lot of support, teen mothers and fathers all over the area are blossoming into providers with excellent baby-care skill and the confidence to parent. This class for young parents and parents-to-be that meets every Wednesday in January is run by one of our favorite organizations, Baby Bungalow and the Healthy Start program. How to Help
Their needs are simple; most needed are goodies for the graduation Baby Shower for girls who complete the entire series. Each bag includes the following and these are the
Items most needed
• 1 pack of diapers
• $10 gift card to Target
• Developmental toy (like O-Balls from Rhino Toys)
• Onesies (High-five to Kim Strayer from Baby Rock Apparel as she is donating these right now)!
• Diaper Coupons
• Baby Receiving Blanket (were being donated, but not anymore)
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All donations can be arranged through Alex Boyer with the ABC program and Baby Bungalow at (813)356 1293 Ext. 244. You can also contact her through email at ABoyer@cachillsborough.com or if your child has a class at Baby Bungalow, you can ask to speak to Alex there as well.
Start your gifting spree at our exclusive event with Babies R Us
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