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Ok this is not going to be for everyone but that's OK and I get that. I just ask that you refrain from making the unnecessary jokes that I'm sure many of you would be thinking. Now wouldn't be the time for it. Thank you in advance.

I have a close friend that works at http://www.guardianangelhome.org/ in Joliet here and I would like to try and set something up with people from the board that we do something to help those in need. Donspiracy and I talked about doing some sort of a toy drive back in December and I totally dropped the ball on it, making excuses that I had stuff with the holiday's and etc etc. Well no more time for excuses I'm wanting to set something up. I would like to see if we could either do one of two things, if not both. These women and children are in need of supplies and could probably use a good meal because a loved one hurt them and they had no place else to go. My friend said that we really can't do a cooking on site, but we could cook and bring them food. Another possibility is a school supply drive or even an Easter Egg hunt. If anyone has any ideas please throw them out and we can try and set this all up. Thanks again, and like I said, PLEASE be respectful about this.

Author:	Chris_in_joliet [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:39 am ]
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Ok this is not going to be for everyone but that's OK and I get that. I just ask that you refrain from making the unnecessary jokes that I'm sure many of you would be thinking. Now wouldn't be the time for it. Thank you in advance. I have a close friend that works at http://www.guardianangelhome.org/ in Joliet here and I would like to try and set something up with people from the board that we do something to help those in need. Donspiracy and I talked about doing some sort of a toy drive back in December and I totally dropped the ball on it, making excuses that I had stuff with the holiday's and etc etc. Well no more time for excuses I'm wanting to set something up. I would like to see if we could either do one of two things, if not both. These women and children are in need of supplies and could probably use a good meal because a loved one hurt them and they had no place else to go. My friend said that we really can't do a cooking on site, but we could cook and bring them food. Another possibility is a school supply drive or even an Easter Egg hunt. If anyone has any ideas please throw them out and we can try and set this all up. Thanks again, and like I said, PLEASE be respectful about this.

Author:	Terry's Peeps [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:46 am ]
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The food thing is a good idea. I'd be down to help with whatever as long as I'm free that day.

Author:	The Original Kid Cairo [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:47 am ]
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I would be down to donate time, money, or both. Count me in.

Author:	FavreFan [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:48 am ]
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I'm absolutely in on this if I don't have a previous engagement. Let's set something up.

Author:	mcbrides [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:35 am ]
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I can do a lunch thing or give 20% of sales on a certain day to buy what is needed. Used to do the Christmas thing at McBrides bring the kids in give out presents, Santa, and a buffet. Let me know what kind of program you set up and I will advertise whatever you neeed.

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Author:	donspiracy [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:58 am ]
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I will contact the Guardian Angel home tomorrow and see what it takes to provide a dinner night or what they specifically take for food donations. I do have access to commercial grade cooking equipment right there in Crest Hill. Will check and see if they only take canned goods or we can pass the hat around and put together a hot meal for an evening and take volunteers from the board to setup and serve the food. "Donations of consumable supplies or furnishings help to reduce overhead expenses." This is a bit vague kinda statement and will follow up tomorrow. Please PM me if you are interested in helping out and don't want to blow the cover of your board persona.

Author:	FavreFan [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:10 am ]
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That's six already. No way we should get less than 10 people total(which I would think would help a number of people, depending on what we end up doing) if we find an optimal date. Thanks for getting the legwork started don.

Author:	Chris_in_joliet [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:02 am ]
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My original thoughts on a date were sometime in March maybe March 9th. That gives us about a month to set something up which I think should be enough time(who knows though). Me personally I would like to do something big for the kids. Easter is March 31st this year but there is no reason we can't have some sort of Easter egg hunt with them, including easter baskets. The school supplies shouldn't be a problem either. I'll talk more to my friend tomorrow night and see what she would like us to do. Thanks fellas.

Author:	Northside_Dan [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:27 am ]
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Would also be more than happy to contribute either time or money

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:30 am ]
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Mark me down! Im in for whatever. I have a plethora of toys to donate if thats needed.

Author:	Brick [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:39 am ]
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Chris_in_joliet wrote: Ok this is not going to be for everyone but that's OK and I get that. I just ask that you refrain from making the unnecessary jokes that I'm sure many of you would be thinking. Now wouldn't be the time for it. Thank you in advance. So I guess a fundraiser at a comedy club is out.

Author:	Bagels [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:50 am ]
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would this count for court ordered community service ? i'll donate whatever is decided....

Author:	Drop In [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:52 am ]
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Let me know.

Author:	doug - evergreen park [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:56 am ]
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I'd be willing to send some cash, but March is a pretty busy month for us so we'd likely be unavailable.

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Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:08 am ]
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Probably would be easier for me to give $ than time, but I will do what I can for sure. My mom works at a dental office and can get all kinds of free samples together if that helps at all.

Author:	Bagels [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:37 am ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote: My mom works at a dental office and can get all kinds of free samples together if that helps at all. "free", huh...

Author:	good dolphin [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:59 am ]
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I'd be interested depending on what it it. I'll dress in a bunny costume

Author:	Hawg Ass [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:52 am ]
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Making it down there would probably be difficult for me, but I will send money for sure.

Author:	Don Tiny [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:11 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote: I'd be interested depending on what it it. I'll dress in a bunny costume

Author:	Chus [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:25 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote: I'll dress in a bunny costume No thanks.

Author:	donspiracy [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:41 pm ]
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Left a message with our contact at Guardian Angel home. Will keep those who pm'ed me posted. Thank you so much for the response and support everybody!! There is still room on the helping out and feel good bandwagon.

Author:	donspiracy [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:37 pm ]
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Made contact with the person at the place. They do take goods for tax deductions.

Author:	Chris_in_joliet [ Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:53 pm ]
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donspiracy wrote: Made contact with the person at the place. They do take goods for tax deductions. I'll touch base with her tonight or maybe tomorrow. Yet another 12 hour has totally kicked my ass today so it might be tomorrow.

Author:	donspiracy [ Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:53 pm ]
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Saturday March 9th has been set for the date of Cfsmb gives back. All donations will bw brought that day and we can drop off food toys that have been donated. There will be a photo op with the staff. Thank you for helping and participating. There is still room on the feelgood bandwagon and three weeks to back out.

Author:	Krazy Ivan [ Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:56 pm ]
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donspiracy wrote: we can drop off food toys that have been donated.

Author:	donspiracy [ Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:15 pm ]
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I stole 312 players phone to type that out...

Author:	donspiracy [ Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:10 pm ]
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Read your pm's everybody. Or you can pm me to see how you can help the cause, thank you.

Author:	chaspoppcap [ Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:14 pm ]
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Chris_in_joliet wrote: Ok this is not going to be for everyone but that's OK and I get that. I just ask that you refrain from making the unnecessary jokes that I'm sure many of you would be thinking. Now wouldn't be the time for it. Thank you in advance. I have a close friend that works at http://www.guardianangelhome.org/ in Joliet here and I would like to try and set something up with people from the board that we do something to help those in need. Donspiracy and I talked about doing some sort of a toy drive back in December and I totally dropped the ball on it, making excuses that I had stuff with the holiday's and etc etc. Well no more time for excuses I'm wanting to set something up. I would like to see if we could either do one of two things, if not both. These women and children are in need of supplies and could probably use a good meal because a loved one hurt them and they had no place else to go. My friend said that we really can't do a cooking on site, but we could cook and bring them food. Another possibility is a school supply drive or even an Easter Egg hunt. If anyone has any ideas please throw them out and we can try and set this all up. Thanks again, and like I said, PLEASE be respectful about this. Well, You can do what we do at the Salvation Army. We do a set for each kid for school and put it in a backpack. The food idea is a good one. When I do food pantry it is a great feeling when someone new comes in and are all afraid to be asking for help but when I hand them the box and they realize how heavy it is they have a total look of thankfulness. Food you got to be careful because of food allergies. How many people you talking about? I can't come help in person but I will give what I can,crappy advice and cash.