Blankets, Books, and Buddies-2010

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If our children lost everything what would they want?
That is what the AAM board asked ourselves when natural disasters occurred in 2011. Our answer to that is the Blankets, Books and Buddies program. We were able to get them to thousands of children. (Photo from Joplin BBB)

We are all saddened by the devastation for so many people caused by the tornadoes. As moms, we are especially mindful of the impact this kind of disaster has on children. We are working on the gathering end of supplies needed to bring comfort to children at this very scary time. It is our desire to augment the current relief efforts by meeting the needs of the affected children in such a way that is not so obvious—by bringing a little bit of “normal” back to their lives in the form of Blankets, Books and a Buddy (toy).

  • Blankets- New purchased or homemade Quick and easy blanket ideas
  • Books – children’s – teen’s (gently used is fine)
  • Buddies (stuffed toys- new only)

For donations of money please donate through a reputable charity such as the Red Cross. Do not include money in boxes.

Indiana Area Tornadoes

Milltown Southern Baptist Church

605 East Main Street Northwest
Depauw, Indiana 47115-9011
(812) 633-4202

Please Mark your boxes with Books Blankets and Buddies.

Thanks to Beckie for finding us a contact so quickly.

Mailable Molly

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Learn about history, geography and spread the word about saving the Constitution!

As a Mom… has created Mailable Molly. This is a fun way for you and your family to encourage people to read the Constitution.

Get the full story and printable down load here: The Adventures of Mailable Molly & color page

Directions:

  1. Print Molly on cardstock or heavy paper.
  2. Color and decorate to your liking.
  3. Cut out and mail Molly, along with a Constitution and personal letter or story, to your friends. You can find a copy of the Constitution to print here: printable Constitution
  4. Ask the recipient to take Molly to a local landmark, town hall or other place that a Constitution is needed and document the visit with a photo. Make sure Molly and her “sponsors” are in the photo too!
  5. Ask your family/friends to email the photo to you.
  6. Post your favorite Molly photos at www.asamom.org
  7. Request that your friends send Molly and her message on to someone else, or help them create their own.
  8. If you have a scanner you can always email your Molly or use the handy pre-colored Molly! (on last page of PDF)

Complete instructions and Downloadable PDFs can be found at http://graphics.asamom.com/img/pdf/mail_molly_story.pdf

This is a doctored photo of Molly at the White House. We would love to see a real one!

Where can you send Molly?

Who can you get her photo with?

What will your friends say when she delivers a Constitution to them?

What local historical sites will the children in your life introduce her too?

Be sure to share all the adventures you have with Mailable Molly.