ENROLLMENTS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE CLOSED. We had a GREAT response!
If you have talked to Char previously but neglected to enroll – please email her at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com to see if anyone has cancelled.
There could be room for your child!
45 students led by more than 12 adults are expected to gather to prepare blessings for Central Oregon families. We are THANKFUL for your generosity to make this happen for all those involved – recipients as well as participants!
Calling ALL Buddies (girls/women ages 4th grader or higher) to attend an epic ASB get together and prepare a Thanksgiving basket for 2 local foster families. (Previous participation in ASB is not required.)
Crafts, food, games and more will make the afternoon a worthwhile and fun way to spend time with your Buddies and bless others too! And – attendees get to make/keep items to add to their own Thanksgiving celebration!
There is NO CHARGE to attend this event however attendees must enroll in advance and are invited to bring 1 item from the list below for the special family baskets.
- When: Monday – November 25 2:00-5:00 pm (no Bend Lapine school that day)
- Where: Antioch Church offices Bend – The building is on the corner of 6th & Clay streets across from Bend High. Find us upstairs as you enter from the left door.
Suggested Items Needed
We will collect donated items on the 25th and prepare gift boxes/basket. Items will be delivered to foster homes before Wed Nov 27th. We are hoping to provide “fixin’s” for Thanksgiving dinner and beyond for 4 -5 people in one family and 8 (including 6 small children) from a second.
- Turkey
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Butter
- Fresh veggies
- Pumpkin pie
- Green beans
- Mushroom soup mix
- French fried onions for green beans
- Other desserts
- Juice
- Rolls/bread
- Mini marshmallows
- Sweet potatoes
- Stuffing mix
- Jelly or jam
- Cranberry sauce
- Specialty teas
- Coffee
- Thanksgiving paper plates, napkins or decor
Items for 18 month old boy
- T shirts size 3T
- Pajamas size 3T
- Huggies diapers – size 5 (foster mom says this brand avoids skin irritation)
- Diaper wipes
- Sweater or jacket 3T
- Socks
- Baby bath towel
- Bath supplies
- Toys appropriate for toddler – “board” books, small trucks (avoid items with small pieces that could be swallowed if eaten), blocks, puzzles, super heroes, farm animals, dinosaurs, small ball, stack-able cups
Items for 13 year old girl
- Favorite colors are teal blue and pomegranate
- Stuffed animals
- Sports things – she LOVES basketball
- Age appropriate magazine or book
- Craft supplies
- Other holiday-related items
And there is more! Blessed to be a Blessing!
The second family identified include the foster parents who have three biological kids (girl: 7, boy 4, boy 2), and are adopting a boy who is 4 . Additionally they also have two foster boys, ages 8 and 4. So – yes – three four year old boys along with their others! So if you have items that would be a blessing for this family – feel free to share them on the 25th!
