August 2019 – January 2020 Volume 21 Issue 1

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Happy New Year 2020 to Warm Hearts ~ Warm Babies Friends & Families Another year of giving and thanksgiving is upon us…time to reflect on the purpose of our lives and how much we do to help others. WHWB continues to grow by adding new volunteers and new agencies to serve. It’s been nearly 8 years since our organization moved the home base to Arvada. Due to additional resources available to us in a larger urban area, we have grown to 14 workgroups and increased our supported agencies to 55 and growing. THANK YOU to ALL who help the babies…we DO make a difference in many lives. A special THANKS to all our dedicated volunteers that worked our many craft shows in 2019. The items we sell at these shows are all HANDCRAFTED by numerous very artistic volunteers. Our craft shows are a major source of our yearly income and also give WHWB greater exposure in the metropolitan area. A message from Warm Hearts ~ Warm Babies President…JEAN JONES

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WARM HEARTS~WARM BABIES GROWTH . During the last months WHWB has grown in all areas: Volunteers, Work Groups, Work Group Coordinators, and Agencies we support.

We have many new volunteers. We wish to say Thank You , and welcome. We hope you all enjoy our organization and want to become more involved as time goes on. If you have some ideas that you think might be a benefit to WHWB, please share them.

We have three new Work Groups in new areas of Denver: Arvada Baby House (Saturday meeting), Littleton, and Parker. The new Work Group Coordinators are Frances Scott (Arvada Baby Bees), Ruth McCafferty (Littleton), and Diana Stout (Parker). We wish to welcome these new Group Coordinators and thank them very much.

New agencies requested our assistance. Goal Academy (a group supporting pregnant high school age girls, and new mothers…they are helping these girls with life skills and to get their High School diplomas), NAC Food Pantry (they call us when they have a pregnant woman come in for assistance and needs help), and El Centro de la Pobres ( a mission near Pueblo … they help migrant workers that need assistance)

ITEMS TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR

Sewing Expo Denver Merchandise Mart March 26, 27, 28 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to work at this event, please call Glenda Bredeson at 303-975-6394

Annual Volunteer “THANK YOU” Luncheon May 14/ Noon King of Glory Lutheran Church (corner of 58th & Kipling …Arvada)

CRAFT SHOWS – 2019 The Craft Shows for 2019 were a great success. We participated in 14 Shows and made over

$8,000 dollars. We recruited new volunteers and had many come to the Baby House to make donations (fabric, yarn, and other items) to support our mission.,

We wish to thank all of the volunteers that contributed items for these sales. There were many new and different items this year…We also received some donations from out of state.

Many thanks to those that manned the booths at the sales. We couldn’t have participated in so many shows without your support. We wish we could thank you all individually, but we want you to know….You are all appreciated for your hard work and support ! We have one volunteer that we need to call by name: Theron Bredeson , he transported to nearly every one of our shows by carrying all of our totes to and from the craft show venues…we don’t know how we could have done it without him…THANK YOU, Theron. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

DO YOU BUY GROCERIES? If you shop at King Soopers …are you registered for their COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM? This program links your King Soopers Loyalty Card to the charity of your choice. Then…a portion of your purchase goes directly to your charity. Simply go online and link your loyalty card to Warm Hearts ~ Warm Babies (use code DF544). Households supporting WHWB continue to increase … providing significant funds to supplement monthly operating expenses. If you already participate…THANK YOU. If not…Please give consideration of this program a few moments of your busy day. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

HAVE YOU VISITED THE WARM HEARTS ~ WARM BABIES … STORE? What’s that? Ok…it’s better known as the Arvada Baby House (6429 D Miller St. Arvada). We are located across the street from the Apex Indoor Tennis Complex. The “store” is stocked with every variety of “donated” fabric known to ladies who sew/knit/crochet. Need supplies for your WHWB project? Why not come by and look? Just interested in at what happens here? Come by. We are open almost every Tuesday & Friday from 10am – Noon. Hours are variable (we are all volunteers with jobs/families). Always call to confirm (303-975-6394). Be sure and look into the “To Be Completed” corner… never know what you will find. Look forward to seeing you. Have donations for WHWB? Bring them with you. See our needed list below: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This from Baby Terry (Baby Ella’s younger sister). Several items are always in short supply for WHWB. Use this list as a suggested way to prioritize your donations. Always remember your volunteer time is the most valuable asset you can give to the babies. THANK YOU.

ITEMS NEEDED

Priority Needs - Boy Going Home Outfits (pants & shirts) - Girl Going Home Outfits (pants & shirts) - Newborn Sleepers/Gowns - Newborn Boys Burial Items

Always Needed - Baby Toiletries (lotion/shampoo) - Bottles (individually wrapped) - Postage Stamps - Baby Friendly Interlock Knits - Baby Friendly Ribbing - Baby Friendly Flannel

Don’t Need - Hats - Long Positioning Rolls - Short Positioning Rolls - Dolls & Toys - Burp Cloths - Bibs

Thank You To Our Donors Delivery Report

Individuals Ann Elliott, Miranda Jackson, Marie Kidd, Karen Nelson, Rosemary Neville, Michael & Susan Edner, Patricia Wulf, Terry & Floyd Epstein, Cassie Harron, Mary Rankin, Mel Yockstick, Susan Marzban, Marsha Rogers, Jane Sutton, Mary Shonoff, Jack Noteware, Jill & John Ganzar – Monetary

Patricia Harper, Ann Jumper, Kim Jackson, Monique Cooper Cullen Kimble - Yarn

Lynette Yokohama(Hawaii), Jan Eckersley, Becky Forrestal, Erin Murray – Blankets Jean McDonald, Diane Washington – Quilts Taylor Humphreys, Debbie Dexter,B. Wallace–Hats Laura Hamilton – afghans Peggy Fastbender – hats, sweaters, quilts, fabric Sheryl Brunken – clothes, blankets Pam Carvey – afghans, clothes Anderson Family – blankets, fabric, batting Carol Harper – baby items, blankets, fabric Barbara Kunkel – hats, afghans, booties Sally Tucker – baby items Gary Borgeson – hats, booties C. Harger – hats, washcloths, blankets Phyllis Shimamoto – socks, toys, baby items Augusta Featherson – afghan, postage stamps Karen Matey – afghans, sweater sets, booties Ann Austin – blankets, sweater sets Evelyn Dosch – yarn, toys Charlotte Mai – monetary, clothes S.K. Mishler – yarn, sewing supplies Marge Zoetewey – fabric, sewing supplies Diane Link – yarn, fabric, quilts Cassie Herron – monetary, blankets Jan Sloan – fabric, thread Jill Ganzar – monetary, quilt tops Dee Nance – fabric, quilt pieces Groups and Organizations and Corporations 5340 Coffee – Coffee for the Arvada Workgroup The Craft Box – donated space for craft show NAC Food Pantry – layette,sewing supplies TOPS #177 – monetary Holy Shephard Lutheran Church – monetary UMUMC Quilters – fabric Columbine Ward (LDS) – hats, quilts Hearts and Hands – afghans Wheatridge Lutheran Church – baby items In HONOR of Carol Profitt – in honor of Ann Brockman -monetary

In Aug 19 – Dec 19 we delivered 21,249 items to 41 agencies and 1 individual. Thank you for helping us to keep the babies warm. Deliveries were made to the following: Arising Hope Bright by Three Birthline Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital NICU Collier Hospice Colorado Springs Ronald McDonald House Denver Hospice Footprints Grief Program Denver Medical Center Denver Medical Center NICU Denver Medical Peri-Natal Loss Goal Academy Support Center for H.S. girls Denver Ronald McDonald House El Centro de Los Pobres Growing Home (Westminster) Inner City services Jefferson County Nurses Life Choices Longmont Life Choices Loveland Life Choices Westminster Longmont Hospital Longmont Hospital NICU Lutheran Hospital NICU Lutheran Hospital Solace Coordinator March of Dimes (C.S.) NAC Food Pantry McKee Hospital NICU Parkview Medical Center (Pueblo) Peak Vista First Visitor Platte Valley Medical Center Rocky Mountain Children’s Hospital (PSL) Rose Memorial Hospital Salude Clinics Servicio de La Raza St. Augustine Food Pantry STRIDE (Aurora) STRIDE (Wheatridge) University Hospital Mother and Infant University Hospital NICU University Hospital Infant Loss (Highlands Ranch) Weld County Nurses

Thank You To Our Volunteers Thank You To Our Volunteers

Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers – Thank you to all of the volunteers for donating the beautiful layette bags to our Nursery. Those items come in handy.We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication that goes into these gifts.

Thank you, Parkview Hospital, Pueblo

Nursery Staff ******************* To all of the wonderful volunteers at WHWB, Thank you for your time and love that you have dedicated to providing families with a beautiful moment from their special day. Lutheran Medical Center appreciates you!! Christa Dobbs and The Lutheran Medical Center Foundation. ******************** Dear Volunteers of Warm Hearts~Warm Babies, Thank you for the layette when our son, Ian, was born at Longmont United Hospital. The quilt is being used for “Tummy Time”. Thank you for your kindness to your neighbors. Sincerely, Colleen, Scott, and Baby Ian ******************** Dear All, Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers, Thank you so much for the beautiful baby layette! I was so touched when I received my layette at the Rose Memorial Hospital NICU. My son, Robert, was born two months premature and is expected to be discharged in about two months. The hat that was in the layette quickly became one of our favorites! Thank you again for your kindness. Warmest Regards, Ann Bersch ******************** Dear Volunteers, I want to express my appreciation for your generous support of our Parent Support Group. Your donations was incredibly helpful and allowed us to serve more very young parents. Your assistance means so much to me and our school, but even more to the students. Thank you from all of us. Yaime Ayala , Academic Coach Goal Academy

Dear Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers Thank you for the beautiful layette!! We have a client who is expecting very soon and will be very happy to receive this great gift from you. Sincerely, Gertrude Darhe NAC Food Pantry **************** Dear Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Friends, Thank you for the impact you make on the families with babies in our NICU. They are very appreciative when they receive your gifts of quilts and receiving blankets. The quilts are used to lay over the isolates to help in the healing of the babies. This creates a dark and quiet environment to help the babies heal. Sincerely, Kathie Repola Executive Director Lutheran Medical Center Foundation ****************** Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers, Thank you for the beautiful and thoughtful Layette bags delivered to our hospital for the NICU. And for the bereavement items delivered for our tiny babies that only live for a little while. We know a lot of thought, time, and love was put into making and putting together these items. They will bring much comfort to those going through the loss of their tiny baby, and they’ll also bring joy to those celebrating the joy of a new life. Thank you again for the hours spent in making a difference in many lives. We sure appreciate you! Volunteer Services McKee Medical Center, Loveland ********************** Warm Hearts~Warm Babies, Thank you for your donation of aluminum can Pop Tabs. Your pop tab donation helps provides a warm, comfortable place for families of critically ill, hospitalized children to stay. The money we get back goes directly to our Ronald McDonald House. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Colorado Staff and Volunteers

Board of Directors

Jean Jones President Bonnie Yockstick General Director Glenda Bredeson Vice-President Ann Connolly General Director Fran Rowe Treasurer Evelyn Rudiger General Director Bonnie Wise Secretary Pat Cisneros General Director Laurie Balzer General Director Lyn Hente General Director Lori Kratzer General Director Donna Lantgen General Director *****************************************************************************************

WORKGROUPS Arvada Busy Bees Work Group: Meets 2nd Sat of each month / 10am-2pm at WHWB Baby House. Contact Frances Scott 303-421-6331 Arvada Work Group: Meets 2nd Thursday of the month /9:30 am - 2:00 pm at the King of Glory Lutheran Church 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada (58th and Kipling-east door) Contact Glenda: 303-975-6394 or colokidz@aol.com Aurora Work Group: Meets 3rd Monday of each month/ 9am – Noon at Above & Beyond (Centennial). Contact Gisela Stout at 720-373-3180 or Gisela.stout@outlook.com for info. Brighton Work Group: Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month/ 9 am - 2:30 pm Meets at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 567 Bromley Lane, Brighton; Contact Carol at chesneyc@aol.com. Bring a dish to share at our potluck. Colorado Springs Work Group: Meets 3rd Saturday/10am at Faith Presbyterian Church, 1529 N. Circle Dr. Bring a potluck dish. Contact Lyn Hente at slamhente@comcast.net or 719-499-0415 for what to bring. Holly Creek Retirement Community Work Group (Centennial): Open to ALL. Contact Priscilla Stenman at cilpks@msn.com for meeting information. Littleton Work Group: Meets 2nd Tues of each month/ 10am – 2pm at Above & Beyond (Kipling & Bowles). Contact Ruth McCaffrey at 303-808-2124 or ram1084@msn.com Loveland Work Group: Contact Judy at our2pets@msn.com or Karen at 970-667-4323 for more information. Parker Work Group: Meets 3rd Weds of each month/ 9:30am- 12pm at 12047 Blackwill Way, Parker. Contact Diana Stout 303-550-5879 or rosedlstout@gmail.com Skyestone Work group Meets 1st Tuesday of month / 10am at Skyestone Lodge Broomfield. Contact Ann Connolly. This group is open ONLY to Skyestone residents. Southlands Work Group: (south Aurora near Quincy & E-470) Meets 5:30pm on 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Gisela Stout 720-373-3180 or Gisela.stout@outlook.com Thornton Work Group –Meets at a variety of sites in Thornton area on 2nd Tues(1pm-4pm) and 4th Sat(1pm-4pm). Contact Lori Kratzer at 720-273-1687 or Lorijkratzer@hotmail.com for details

285 Corridor (Aspen Park) Work Group: Meets 3rd Monday each month at St. Laurence Episcopal Church

(Fellowship Hall). Contact: Helen Hood at insmont@wispertel.net Windsor Gardens Work Group: Meets at Windsor Gardens (near Alameda & Havana) every 2nd Thursday of month in Sewing Room/ 10am – 2pm. Contact Barb Aschenbach at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com

Want to start a workgroup? See the volunteer section at whwbnewsletter@aol.com

Questions or comments…Please contact us Phone: 303-975-6394 or 303 601-9276 Email: whwbnewsletter@aol.com Mail: 6429D Miller St. Arvada, CO 80004 (letters) P.O. Box 830 Arvada, CO 80001 (packages) Your Donations Count! All of our members and staff are VOLUNTEERS!! Their only compensation is the satisfaction of helping others. Your donations go directly to help Colorado’s tiniest citizens. You can donate thru AmazonSmile, GoFundMe, Colorado Gives or using your King Soopers Loyalty Card. Thrivent members are eligible to use the “Thrivent Action Team” program (for info contact us at whwbnewsletter@aol.com) Note: the newsletter is posted on our website no later than the 5th day of the published month. The deadline for inputs/articles is the 25th of the month prior to publication.

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