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Sluice Sally · 11-25-2008, 10:12 AM

Friends of Eldorado National Forest (FOE) is working with Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of El Dorado County, who work for the
children that are in the county’s legal system.

This gift drive is to help children who would otherwise be left
behind this holiday season and for the children of parents who are trying to get back on their feet and may not have the $$ for gifts. The Active 20/30 Club helps the youngest ones, but the teenagers are often left under-served. Each child receives gifts worth approximately $50, and FOE’s goal is to give the teenagers gift cards to local merchants. Ideally, all of us could give a $50
gift card, but we understand that money is tight for everyone this season, so we suggest mix-and-match of smaller-value cards. As an example, if you can only afford a $10 Walmart card, we can combine this with someone else’s $15 Jamba Juice card donation, and someone else’s $25 card for the Placerville movie house, and the teen would receive 3 card adding up to $50.

We have about 40 teenagers to cover, and a few families who need
other things. Can you please help make this holiday season great for the kids of El Dorado County?

I will add to this post as the need comes in from CASA. Each person
that gives will be written a thank you card from that child.

Examples of merchants who have gift cards that fit teens well:

· Starbucks
· T-J Maxx
· Walmart
· Jamba Juice
· Movie Passes
· McDonalds

** Submit all donations to the following address by Dec 9th!

Friends of Eldorado
c/o Jen Lillund
2829 Holderegger Ln
Pollock Pines, Ca 95726

Thank you for you help!

Friends of Eldorado National Forest (FOE)

***NEEDED CARDS SO FAR:

SAFEWAY
WALMART (baby items)

Bebe · 11-25-2008, 11:31 AM

Awesome cause Jen, I used to be a CASA :-)

WLDWUN · 11-25-2008, 10:45 PM

Jen count us in for one. I will try to get it to you this weekend.

Thanks for doing this!

makya · 11-30-2008, 01:05 PM

Does this belong in land use? HELL YES!!

Think about it people, do you want 'wheelers to be a positive influence on the community? Then do something positive!

Help out some kids who ARE part of the local community. These are kids who will be adults or are young adults now, and they could use a break. We can give that to them.

Besides, wouldn't it be nice for a change to drive your rig to the 'Con and KNOW that you've contributed to the community? To drive up 50 and stop off for coffee knowing that we could have helped the kid at the counter buy the shirt that got her that job?

c'mon, guys. $10 from you could make one hell of a Xmas for some kids.

Redheck · 11-30-2008, 06:21 PM

Count us in Jen...
I'll pick a few up on payday.

Sluice Sally · 11-30-2008, 09:01 PM

Thanks to WLDWUN and his family...

$50 to Walmart!

WLDWUN · 12-01-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sluice Sally

Thanks to WLDWUN and his family...

$50 to Walmart!

I know money is always tight for most of us. not to many months ago gas was 2 bucks a gallon more than it is today...and we made ends meet.
so the 50 dollars I "saved" on a tank of gas this week is now going to help make someones christmas a little better.

If you can, do what you can.

Sluice Sally · 12-03-2008, 02:12 PM

I have a new special request that was emailed to me.

3 yr old girl

8 yr old twins..boy and girl

Baby due in March

Anything would help!

6 more days!!!

Sluice Sally · 12-03-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redheck

Count us in Jen...
I'll pick a few up on payday.

Thank you

WLDWUN · 12-03-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sluice Sally

I have a new special request that was emailed to me.

3 yr old girl

8 yr old twins..boy and girl

Baby due in March

Anything would help!

6 more days!!!

what are they asking for? items like clothes or presents or gift cards?

3 kids and one on the way and cant afford it....condoms would be in order I think

Sluice Sally · 12-03-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WLDWUN

what are they asking for? items like clothes or presents or gift cards?

3 kids and one on the way and cant afford it....condoms would be in order I think

It doesnt say...

But.... the 3 yr old and baby on the way are one gals and the twins belong to her mom.

Redheck · 12-03-2008, 08:36 PM

I have $50.00 in gift cards for you. I'll drop them by on my lunch hour tomorrow.

Sluice Sally · 12-03-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redheck

I have $50.00 in gift cards for you. I'll drop them by on my lunch hour tomorrow.

Thank you!!!

randii · 12-04-2008, 04:22 PM

I just won a few cards in my work raffle... the kids need it more than I do!

I'll buy a few more this weekend, as well.

Great idea for a way to celebrate the season, Friends of the Eldorado National Forest!

Randii

Sluice Sally · 12-04-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randii

I just won a few cards in my work raffle... the kids need it more than I do!

I'll buy a few more this weekend, as well.

Great idea for a way to celebrate the season, Friends of the Eldorado National Forest!

Randii

Thanks a million!!

WLDWUN · 12-04-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randii

I just won a few cards in my work raffle... the kids need it more than I do!

I'll buy a few more this weekend, as well.

Great idea for a way to celebrate the season, Friends of the Eldorado National Forest!

Randii

Randii, you always come through!!

Jen try to find out a bit more on the earlier post you made of

I have a new special request that was emailed to me.

3 yr old girl

8 yr old twins..boy and girl

Baby due in March

specificly what do they need, we will try to do more if we can.

dvtrooper · 12-05-2008, 07:34 AM

Jen i will be sending you some gift cards out in the mail to you this sat.
This cause is very near to my heart, calling on all FOE members if you can how about just a 10.00 gift card and when there pulled together it can add up to alot. And a big thanks to Jen for organizing this card drive. Don Valdez

Sluice Sally · 12-05-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WLDWUN

Randii, you always come through!!

Jen try to find out a bit more on the earlier post you made of

I have a new special request that was emailed to me.

3 yr old girl

8 yr old twins..boy and girl

Baby due in March

specificly what do they need, we will try to do more if we can.

I will make another call today to see what I can find out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvtrooper

Jen i will be sending you some gift cards out in the mail to you this sat.
This cause is very near to my heart, calling on all FOE members if you can how about just a 10.00 gift card and when there pulled together it can add up to alot. And a big thanks to Jen for organizing this card drive. Don Valdez

Thank you Don!

Redheck · 12-10-2008, 12:45 PM

What are we up to now?

Sluice Sally · 12-10-2008, 12:53 PM

We have:
1 $50 walmart
2 $25 walmart
1 $5 Blockbuster
1 $25 Amex
1 $25 Starbucks
1 $10 Starbucks

I'll let you know when dvtrooper's gets here!

Thank you to all that were able to help

11-25-2008, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sluice Sally WWDD? Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12133 Location: El Dorado, CA Posts: 1,739	Holiday Gift Card Drive Friends of Eldorado National Forest (FOE) is working with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of El Dorado County, who work for the children that are in the county’s legal system. This gift drive is to help children who would otherwise be left behind this holiday season and for the children of parents who are trying to get back on their feet and may not have the $$ for gifts. The Active 20/30 Club helps the youngest ones, but the teenagers are often left under-served. Each child receives gifts worth approximately $50, and FOE’s goal is to give the teenagers gift cards to local merchants. Ideally, all of us could give a $50 gift card, but we understand that money is tight for everyone this season, so we suggest mix-and-match of smaller-value cards. As an example, if you can only afford a $10 Walmart card, we can combine this with someone else’s $15 Jamba Juice card donation, and someone else’s $25 card for the Placerville movie house, and the teen would receive 3 card adding up to $50. We have about 40 teenagers to cover, and a few families who need other things. Can you please help make this holiday season great for the kids of El Dorado County? I will add to this post as the need comes in from CASA. Each person that gives will be written a thank you card from that child. Examples of merchants who have gift cards that fit teens well: · Starbucks · T-J Maxx · Walmart · Jamba Juice · Movie Passes · McDonalds Submit all donations to the following address by Dec 9th! Friends of Eldorado c/o Jen Lillund 2829 Holderegger Ln Pollock Pines, Ca 95726 Thank you for you help! Friends of Eldorado National Forest (FOE) NEEDED CARDS SO FAR: SAFEWAY WALMART (baby items) __________________ ~Jen Lillund KI6TMA "Chicks Dig Band-Aids" Last edited by Sluice Sally; 12-01-2008 at 07:54 PM.*

11-25-2008, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,402	Awesome cause Jen, I used to be a CASA :-) __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

11-25-2008, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
WLDWUN Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 62884 Location: pollock pines, ca Posts: 1,286	Jen count us in for one. I will try to get it to you this weekend. Thanks for doing this! __________________ Friend of Eldorado National Forest

11-30-2008, 01:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
makya Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41250 Location: Nocona, Tx Posts: 1,284	Does this belong in land use? HELL YES!! Think about it people, do you want 'wheelers to be a positive influence on the community? Then do something positive! Help out some kids who ARE part of the local community. These are kids who will be adults or are young adults now, and they could use a break. We can give that to them. Besides, wouldn't it be nice for a change to drive your rig to the 'Con and KNOW that you've contributed to the community? To drive up 50 and stop off for coffee knowing that we could have helped the kid at the counter buy the shirt that got her that job? c'mon, guys. $10 from you could make one hell of a Xmas for some kids. __________________ [Roxywheels]My head hurts and my dog is exhausted.....that is all for now! :flipoff2: :roxy:

11-30-2008, 06:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Redheck Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65068 Location: Pollock Pines Posts: 678	Count us in Jen... I'll pick a few up on payday. __________________ Lisa Going back to basics... You're going to have to catch us.

11-30-2008, 09:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sluice Sally WWDD? Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12133 Location: El Dorado, CA Posts: 1,739	Thanks to WLDWUN and his family... $50 to Walmart! __________________ ~Jen Lillund KI6TMA "Chicks Dig Band-Aids"

12-03-2008, 02:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sluice Sally WWDD? Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12133 Location: El Dorado, CA Posts: 1,739	I have a new special request that was emailed to me. 3 yr old girl 8 yr old twins..boy and girl Baby due in March Anything would help! 6 more days!!! __________________ ~Jen Lillund KI6TMA "Chicks Dig Band-Aids"

12-03-2008, 08:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Redheck Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65068 Location: Pollock Pines Posts: 678	I have $50.00 in gift cards for you. I'll drop them by on my lunch hour tomorrow. __________________ Lisa Going back to basics... You're going to have to catch us.

12-04-2008, 04:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
randii Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 10,082	I just won a few cards in my work raffle... the kids need it more than I do! I'll buy a few more this weekend, as well. Great idea for a way to celebrate the season, Friends of the Eldorado National Forest! Randii

12-05-2008, 07:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
dvtrooper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20612 Location: rohnert park,ca. Posts: 165	Jen i will be sending you some gift cards out in the mail to you this sat. This cause is very near to my heart, calling on all FOE members if you can how about just a 10.00 gift card and when there pulled together it can add up to alot. And a big thanks to Jen for organizing this card drive. Don Valdez __________________ 88 trooper dana 44 sas 35 in tires 4.56 gears 4.3 chevy th350

12-10-2008, 12:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Redheck Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65068 Location: Pollock Pines Posts: 678	What are we up to now? __________________ Lisa Going back to basics... You're going to have to catch us.

12-10-2008, 12:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sluice Sally WWDD? Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12133 Location: El Dorado, CA Posts: 1,739	We have: 1 $50 walmart 2 $25 walmart 1 $5 Blockbuster 1 $25 Amex 1 $25 Starbucks 1 $10 Starbucks I'll let you know when dvtrooper's gets here! Thank you to all that were able to help __________________ ~Jen Lillund KI6TMA "Chicks Dig Band-Aids"

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