They have so little
Ways to help all year:
They have so little.
Food & Clothing Please consider gifts of food and clothing for those in our community who need many of the basics we take for granted. Items brought to our MUST Donation Center in Kennesaw are delivered to our three locations in Marietta, Smyrna and Canton.
Food
Peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti and sauce, canned meats, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, canned pasta, canned beans, macaroni & cheese, baby food, rice and boxed meals.
New or Used Clothing and Other Items:
e Men’s pants, shirts, jackets, shoes, belts. e Women’s pants, shirts, skirts, blouses, belts, handbags, shoes. e New T-shirts, socks, underwear and bras for in all sizes. e New or used blankets, sheets / linens, towels, baby items, hand towels.
e Coats, hats, gloves, scarves for men, women and children. e Children’s clothing, shoes, coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves
Questions?
Contact Gabe Fleming at 678-581-8090 or [email protected].
Take the Holiday Giving Challenge! We love hearing new ideas. Tell us what your organization plans to do to give back to the community this Christmas season. We’ll post your organization’s winning idea on our facebook page! CHEROKEE PROGRAM SERVICES 111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 · 770.479.5397 MARIETTA PROGRAM SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION 1407 Cobb Parkway N., Marietta, GA 30062 770.427.9862 (Main Number) SMYRNA PROGRAM SERVICES 460 Pat Mell Road, Smyrna, GA 30080 · 770.436.9514 ELIZABETH INN CAMPUS 55 Elizabeth Church Road, Marietta, GA 30060 · 678.218.4533 DONATION CENTER Chastain Place, 55 Chastain Rd., Suite 110, Kennesaw, GA 30144 · 678.581.8090 ©2014 MUST Ministries
You have so much.
Easy ways to make a big difference
Gifts that will mean so much:
With the help of the community, MUST makes Christmas a cherished event for those in need. Thanks to hundreds of volunteers and donations of in-kind gifts from individuals, companies and churches, last year 3,161 children benefitted from the MUST Toy Shops in Cobb and Cherokee.
Here’s how you can help: Drop off any new, UNWRAPPED items listed below to the MUST Donation Center located at 55 Chastain Road, Suite 110, Kennesaw, GA 30144 or at the Cherokee Program Services location at 111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114. Please label the box of items “Toy Shop”:
e toys/ stuffed animals/ puzzles e games: board and electronic e books, bikes, CD’s, dolls e cameras, sports equipment e socks, t-shirts, underwear hats, coats & gloves
e book bags & school supplies e throw blankets, electronics
For more information email us at: [email protected]
www.mustministries.org
Group Projects:
While the Toy Shop is getting set up and running, we need items daily. Just like a store, we run low or even out of items from time to time. Unlike a store that gets to order items, we stock our shelves with donated items. Please consider selecting one of the Off Site Projects for your group.
Stocking Stuffing
Take a pair of socks – place one sock into the other and push it to the bottom of the sock (that way the child will have a complete pair of socks). Place small items within the sock (hygiene items, small toys, nail polish, playing cards, and toothbrush). Tie the top with a ribbon (pink for girls, blue for boys); please follow our breakdown of ages and mark the box or bag these items are delivered in. 0–4 / 5–8 / 9–12 / 13–18. Please NO candy or razors in the stockings. We like to offer each child of our 3100 children a stocking. We need as many groups as possible to make stockings for us.
Make a Christmas Card for a Family
The families that come to us during this holiday season may not feel loved. This card project is the perfect way for you to show them that not only does our Savior love them, but also you do. When making these homemade cards, please remember to sign it with ONLY your first name. We will pass them out to the families as they leave our Toy Shop with their goodies.
Baby Boxes
Christmas is fun for ALL ages. Many moms have multiple children and MUST would like something for everyone under the tree. For families with children as young as 1 or 2 months old, please create a box that has both needs and toys in it for the baby of the family. Select about 7 (or more) items from the list below and place them in a box wrapped in pretty Christmas paper (from the outside only – so the items are still in view). Diaper (Newborn, 1 or 2 in size) Sock Bottle Formula (any brand) Blanket Sleeper Bib Burp Cloth Washcloth Sight / Sound Stimulation Toy Bath Towel Baby Soap Pacifier Rattle
Individual ways to help: Get creative with your holiday shopping!
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2 3 4 5
Think outside of the (gift) box! • Send a Christmas card to your customers and let them know that instead of the traditional fruit and cheese gift basket, you made a contribution in their name to MUST Ministries. Generate excitement with an office raffle • Countdown to Christmas with a holiday raffle and donate a portion of the proceeds to MUST. Imagine what can be raised for MUST by giving away a Kindle, IPAD, spa treatment or night on the town. Make A Donation. • Please consider a year-end financial contribution. This is also a great time to sign up for monthly giving! We accept contributions in the form of cash, checks, and credit cards. Please visit our website: www.mustministries.org and click on DONATE. Thank you for your support! Shop for your loved ones through AmazonSmile • When you shop at www.smile.amazon.com, a portion of your purchase is donated to your favorite charitable organization. Be sure to select MUST Ministries! Set up a giving tree • Have your organization set up a giving tree and share the gift of Christmas with those in need. This has been an especially busy year at MUST Ministries as the demands on our services have grown significantly. Last year we served 31,000 distinct individuals through our:
e Emergency Homeless Shelter e Loaves and Fishes Kitchen e Food Pantries e MUST Marketplace e Employment Services e Summer Lunch program e Veteran & Supportive Housing e Toy Shops MUST Ministries: P.O. Box 1717 | Marietta, GA 30061
As the year closes, you may also consider a gift of stock. If the gift has appreciated, you can deduct the shares’ fair market value and avoid income tax on the capital gain. Consult your tax advisor to see if this option is the right choice for you. MUST is equipped to handle this conveniently for you. MUST is a 501(c)3 organization.
Questions? Please contact:
Corporate: Don Crampton, 678-218-4480, [email protected] Churches: Howard Cox, 770-790-3877, [email protected]
www.mustministries.org
They have so little.
Food & Clothing Please consider gifts of food and clothing for those in our community who need many of the basics we take for granted. Items brought to our MUST Donation Center in Kennesaw are delivered to our three locations in Marietta, Smyrna and Canton.
Food
Peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti and sauce, canned meats, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, canned pasta, canned beans, macaroni & cheese, baby food, rice and boxed meals.
New or Used Clothing and Other Items:
e Men’s pants, shirts, jackets, shoes, belts. e Women’s pants, shirts, skirts, blouses, belts, handbags, shoes. e New T-shirts, socks, underwear and bras for in all sizes. e New or used blankets, sheets / linens, towels, baby items, hand towels.
e Coats, hats, gloves, scarves for men, women and children. e Children’s clothing, shoes, coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves
Questions?
Contact Gabe Fleming at 678-581-8090 or [email protected].
Take the Holiday Giving Challenge! We love hearing new ideas. Tell us what your organization plans to do to give back to the community this Christmas season. We’ll post your organization’s winning idea on our facebook page! CHEROKEE PROGRAM SERVICES 111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 · 770.479.5397 MARIETTA PROGRAM SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION 1407 Cobb Parkway N., Marietta, GA 30062 770.427.9862 (Main Number) SMYRNA PROGRAM SERVICES 460 Pat Mell Road, Smyrna, GA 30080 · 770.436.9514 ELIZABETH INN CAMPUS 55 Elizabeth Church Road, Marietta, GA 30060 · 678.218.4533 DONATION CENTER Chastain Place, 55 Chastain Rd., Suite 110, Kennesaw, GA 30144 · 678.581.8090 ©2014 MUST Ministries
You have so much.
Easy ways to make a big difference
Gifts that will mean so much:
With the help of the community, MUST makes Christmas a cherished event for those in need. Thanks to hundreds of volunteers and donations of in-kind gifts from individuals, companies and churches, last year 3,161 children benefitted from the MUST Toy Shops in Cobb and Cherokee.
Here’s how you can help: Drop off any new, UNWRAPPED items listed below to the MUST Donation Center located at 55 Chastain Road, Suite 110, Kennesaw, GA 30144 or at the Cherokee Program Services location at 111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114. Please label the box of items “Toy Shop”:
e toys/ stuffed animals/ puzzles e games: board and electronic e books, bikes, CD’s, dolls e cameras, sports equipment e socks, t-shirts, underwear hats, coats & gloves
e book bags & school supplies e throw blankets, electronics
For more information email us at: [email protected]
www.mustministries.org
Group Projects:
While the Toy Shop is getting set up and running, we need items daily. Just like a store, we run low or even out of items from time to time. Unlike a store that gets to order items, we stock our shelves with donated items. Please consider selecting one of the Off Site Projects for your group.
Stocking Stuffing
Take a pair of socks – place one sock into the other and push it to the bottom of the sock (that way the child will have a complete pair of socks). Place small items within the sock (hygiene items, small toys, nail polish, playing cards, and toothbrush). Tie the top with a ribbon (pink for girls, blue for boys); please follow our breakdown of ages and mark the box or bag these items are delivered in. 0–4 / 5–8 / 9–12 / 13–18. Please NO candy or razors in the stockings. We like to offer each child of our 3100 children a stocking. We need as many groups as possible to make stockings for us.
Make a Christmas Card for a Family
The families that come to us during this holiday season may not feel loved. This card project is the perfect way for you to show them that not only does our Savior love them, but also you do. When making these homemade cards, please remember to sign it with ONLY your first name. We will pass them out to the families as they leave our Toy Shop with their goodies.
Baby Boxes
Christmas is fun for ALL ages. Many moms have multiple children and MUST would like something for everyone under the tree. For families with children as young as 1 or 2 months old, please create a box that has both needs and toys in it for the baby of the family. Select about 7 (or more) items from the list below and place them in a box wrapped in pretty Christmas paper (from the outside only – so the items are still in view). Diaper (Newborn, 1 or 2 in size) Sock Bottle Formula (any brand) Blanket Sleeper Bib Burp Cloth Washcloth Sight / Sound Stimulation Toy Bath Towel Baby Soap Pacifier Rattle
Individual ways to help: Get creative with your holiday shopping!
1
2 3 4 5
Think outside of the (gift) box! • Send a Christmas card to your customers and let them know that instead of the traditional fruit and cheese gift basket, you made a contribution in their name to MUST Ministries. Generate excitement with an office raffle • Countdown to Christmas with a holiday raffle and donate a portion of the proceeds to MUST. Imagine what can be raised for MUST by giving away a Kindle, IPAD, spa treatment or night on the town. Make A Donation. • Please consider a year-end financial contribution. This is also a great time to sign up for monthly giving! We accept contributions in the form of cash, checks, and credit cards. Please visit our website: www.mustministries.org and click on DONATE. Thank you for your support! Shop for your loved ones through AmazonSmile • When you shop at www.smile.amazon.com, a portion of your purchase is donated to your favorite charitable organization. Be sure to select MUST Ministries! Set up a giving tree • Have your organization set up a giving tree and share the gift of Christmas with those in need. This has been an especially busy year at MUST Ministries as the demands on our services have grown significantly. Last year we served 31,000 distinct individuals through our:
e Emergency Homeless Shelter e Loaves and Fishes Kitchen e Food Pantries e MUST Marketplace e Employment Services e Summer Lunch program e Veteran & Supportive Housing e Toy Shops MUST Ministries: P.O. Box 1717 | Marietta, GA 30061
As the year closes, you may also consider a gift of stock. If the gift has appreciated, you can deduct the shares’ fair market value and avoid income tax on the capital gain. Consult your tax advisor to see if this option is the right choice for you. MUST is equipped to handle this conveniently for you. MUST is a 501(c)3 organization.
Questions? Please contact:
Corporate: Don Crampton, 678-218-4480, [email protected] Churches: Howard Cox, 770-790-3877, [email protected]
www.mustministries.org
