Another wonderful Children’s Event, one of the best things we do at Shine and Inspire!
96 children from families needing a little help were our guests for an afternoon of food, fun, entertainment and crafts. They went home with a backpack filled with school supplies, clothing, and shoes so they can start the school year off right! They also received a special surprise from their wish list. Each family went home with a bag filled with hygiene and household items to help stretch their budgets.
So many people to thank:
- The amazing Shine & Inspire board who made it all happen!
- People and businesses who donated their money and time by sponsoring and shopping for the children with a special shout out to super shoppers Karen Jacko, Karen Mclaughlin, Lynda Petrocelli and Ann Marie Potts who shopped for so many of the children!
- The fantastic volunteers, both new and those who keep coming back we appreciate you!
- Our amazing stylists Carlee and Haley who cut children’s hair all day!
- Jenny who kept the games and the dancing going all afternoon!
- Book Smiles for all the wonderful books!
- Happy Smiles for donating ice pops!
- New Jersey Weddings and Events for all the wonderful food and Beth and Joann who are the best!!!
- The amazing Kari who made balloon characters for the children while up on stilts!
- Danielle from Outside the Lines Art Studia for her wonderful craft table (she is also one of our Community Partners)!
- Lala & Mimi’s Pajama Project that gave pajamas to every child!
- Project Linus who donated handmade blankets for the children!
- Kelly Rick, who was our princess for the day (because her daughter couldn’t make it) she’s so amazing (and to her mom who was our baby whisperer)!
- The young men from the Hamilton A’s baseball organization for helping to unload everything (there was a lot!) and set up the hall!
- Creative Juices by Kari Ann Palmieri Janisse!
