Christmas Projects 2008

In addition to our daily ministry reaching out to the homeless downtown, CBSO is planning on two additional outreach opportunities for Christmas 2008. These two projects are the following:

1). Support 3 children for Christmas via New Orleans Mission. We plan to provide them with a “normal” Christmas, just as though we were shopping for our own children.
For each child, we would like to provide the following:

Clothing
o 2-3 pairs Pants
o 2-3 shirts
o School uniform (if necessary)
o shoes
o Package of socks
o Package of underwear
o Pair of pajamas

School supplies as needed

Toys/Christmas Presents
o 2-4 quality toys, age appropriate

The target amount will be $150 for clothing items per child and $150 toward presents for each child. Therefore, to reach out to three children at the New Orleans Mission, total proposed amount is $900.

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2). Support Celebration Church River Parish Campus to put together 5 Christmas baskets, providing a full holiday meal.

Each basket/box will contain at least the following:
7lbs meat (turkey)
2 cans cranberry sauce
2 boxes Stuffing
3lbs Box of Potatoes
1 Gravy Mix
2 cans Green beans
2 cans corn
3 lbs Yams
20 dinner Rolls
1 Pie or desert item

5 Christmas Meals at $50 per basket is $250.

Total Cost for both projects is estimated as $1150.

We are looking forward to partenering with our friends in the community to make these two projects possible. If you are interested in contributing financially to this project, all donations must be submitted by Monday December 8, 2008. Please email us at Beatingthestreets@gmail.com so that we can plan accordingly. We ask that you pray for these projects, that we would meet our budgeted goal quickly. We thank all of you who have faithfully and consistently supported us. Because of your burden for our passion and concern for our friends, we are continually equiped to meet needs in the community.

Love-

Angie & Kati