Paying It Forward....Want To Help?!

[my2luvbugs]

Ok, for my post....this idea is for anyone who lives in Rhode Island. However, if you're inspired, you should try to do something like this in your town, city or state!

My mind is constantly racing....there are so many things I want to do and sometimes, I never get the chance to put it in action (so to speak). So I've been thinking of doing something like this for a while now.... I really would love to do something for a RI Homeless Shelter, most likely a Women & Children's. I was thinking of possibly "recruiting" a bunch of people who are interested and want to help out. I'll be posting this on the forums I am active on, craigslist, my photography blog and anywhere else I can think of. If I receive enough people who are interested in joining me on this, then I'll look into which shelter we can do this for and who will accept this.

Times are tough these days, both physically, emotionally and financially for a lot of people. Especially in the dead of winter. I know each of us are going through tough times, for one reason or another. A random act of kindness can go a long way.

I was generally thinking of something along the lines of having each person who wants to be a part of this, cook and bake something for a specific date and coordinate with whatever shelter decided and we can all bring it for them.

No, a lot of $$ isn't needed to spend to do something like this, even just an extra $10 for pasta and sauce. Something that can be stretched to a lot of people who are in these shelters. Going to BJ's or Sam's and getting the tub of chocolate chip cookie dough for $10 and make a ton of homemade cookies. Things along that line. You could share one of your family's favorite recipes or even just bring chips. Anything to show that there are people still out in this world who care.

Why a Women & Children's shelter? Well, that's just who I would like to do that for now. But if this turnout is good...we can always plan on doing this again...for another type of shelter.

What do you say???? Anyone want to join me?? And please, if you DO want to help, all I ask is that you are committed and follow through. And YES, it's OK if you DON'T want to do this too. =) If you live in RI, please feel free to make a post or blog on your website and link it to my blog (www.teresasweetphotography.wordpress.com) in hopes that others will join in too!  My emails, facebook and blog is the way I'm keeping track of who wants to be a part of this.  But feel free to respond here and I will contact you. 

I know I have a few RI'er friends on here.  Let's reach out to everyone we possibly can here and spread this idea!  Thanks for taking the time to read this!

[hello-blog]

Jan. 21, 2009 at 3:32 PM

 HI MY NAME IS BECKY - IM 23 YEARS OLD AND LIVE IN RHODE ISLAND - I WAS ONCE HOMELESS  SIX YEARS AGO  . NOW THAT IM BACK HOME I WOULD LOVE TO HELP THE HOMELESS I LEFT BEHIND . SOME OF MY FRIENDS I WANT TO SCHOOL WITH ARE STILL HOMELESS AND NOW HAVE CHIDREN OF THERE OWN . IF YOU COULD GET AHOLD OF ME THAT WOULD BE GREAT TO WORK WITH YOU ON THIS SUBJECT . [e-mail] - FROM BECKY

[my2luvbugs]

Jan. 21, 2009 at 3:48 PM

Hi Becky, nice to meet you and I"m so excited you want to be a part of this!  I'll be in touch soon!

(Original Poster)

[mom2Jillybean]

Jan. 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM

You are awesome Terri!!!!!

[Chick]

Jan. 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Good for you :) I hope it turns out well!

[Evsmommy06]

Jan. 22, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Hi Terri,

I would love to help, count me in!