Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my time, my talents or my support.

Giving back doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. And doesn’t have to be about money.

Oftentimes charities, organizations, causes and foundations need support beyond donations. And that’s what I’m going to try to focus on.

I will be sharing what I’m doing each week; perhaps you, too, will be inspired to give back.

Together we can make a difference.

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52 Weeks of Giving: Week 9

This week I gathered up clothing and shoes for a young family who lost their home and most of their possessions in a late February house fire.

They have 5 children with a 6th on the way, and obviously need a lot of support right now.

I heard about the family through a blogging buddy, Amy from MomAdvice.com.

The mother of the family is the sister of a designer/blogger… and her sister has set up this page where people can seek ways to help.

I have clothing and shoes that will fit the older girls of the family, and my sister is giving me a bunch of her boys’ clothing that will fit the family’s 4-year-old boy.

Here is a list of the family members and the sizes of clothing/shoes they need:

• Kristina
  Ladies large maternity
• Stephen
  Mens large, jeans 33-32
• Alicia
  Girls 14/16 or ladies small, has no shoes wears size 8 ladies
• April
  Girls 12/14, no shoes wears size 7 ladies
• Autumn
  Girls 10/12, has no shoes wears size 6 ladies
• Andrew
  Boys size 4 pants, size 5 shirts, size 10 shoes
• Anna
  Girls 3-4, size 9 shoes
• Baby Girl
  (will be born in about 2 weeks)

Donations can be sent to:

Project: Love Kristina
1903 Boulder Ave
Helena, MT, 59601