Archive for November 17th, 2009

Jackson L. Graves Alternative Christmas Market

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

December 6

First United Methodist Church, Springdale

The Foundation will be participating in an Alternative Christmas Market at First United Methodist Church in Springdale on Sunday, December 6.  The market is an opportunity for shoppers to purchase gifts that help make a difference in the lives of others.  Our booth will include bracelets from Karen Skarda with proceeds coming back to the Foundation.  We will also accept donations in exchange for a gift card acknowledging the donation.

 

The market is open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is open to all who wish to attend.  The church is located at 206 W. Johnson Avenue (just north of Emma) in Springdale.

 

Stop by if you are in the area!

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Jackson L. Graves 6th Annual Holiday Supply Drive

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

6th Annual Holiday Supply Drive

Nov 12 - Dec 18

 

The Foundation is collecting items for critically ill babies currently in the neonatal intensive care unit at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the families of these babies.  The Foundation also collects items to support NICU programs at the hospital and to replenish the supplies of needed items throughout the year.
 
We encourage you, your friends and family to participate!  Drop off items at the following locations or email me to schedule drop off or pick up of items.  Deadline is December 18.

 

Drop box locations:

Bassett Law Firm, 221 N. College Avenue in Fayetteville

Dr. Scott Bell, DDS offices, 2680 W. Joyce Blvd in the Paradise Valley Center

 

Suggested items include: 

 

For families

- travel sized toiletries, games, books and toys for waiting room, long distance phone cards, gift certificates for restaurants, Wal-Mart, and gasoline, disposable cameras, DVD’s, pocket photo albums, and scarves and gloves.
 
For babies - blankets, board books, bottles, sippy cups, crib toys, mobiles, swings, bouncy seats, and preemie clothing.

 

Items will be delivered to the families and staff at ACH on December 21, just in time for Christmas.  
 
The Foundation will also accept cash donations to be used to purchase additional items for the drive.

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