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MAY - JULY 2019 VOLUME 20 ISSUE 3

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KING SOOPERS COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM ... UPDATE On April 1st, King Soopers introduced their newest rewards program...COMMUNITY REWARDS. Warm Hearts ~ Warm Babies has received their first payment from this program and we are very pleased with the results. 41 different individuals have participated on behalf of WHWB and the monetary rewards are measurably greater( about 10%) than the previous Neighborhood Rewards program. If you are not currently participating... we encourage you to reconsider. Also, get family /friends involved. It's EASY ... costs no more than buying your groceries at King Soopers and designating WHWB as your charity of choice. The key is your King Soopers loyalty card. HOW?? 1. If you don't already have one... Get a King Soopers loyalty card (FREE at the store) 2. Create an online King Soopers acct (If you already created one ...you don't need another one). If not...it really is easy. 3. Click on the Community Rewards line and enter "DF544" or "Warm Hearts Warm Babies" 4. That's it! A portion of all your future purchases at King Soopers will be credited to WHWB. THANK YOU for your support!!! *****************************************************************************************

ANOTHER ASPECT OF WHWB We hear many things about how well we are doing helping the needy babies and how our organization is growing. But I want you to think about another aspect and the reason that our organization is so successful. In many cases, our volunteers are retired and have more time on their hands, or their talents are no longer needed as their families have grown up. WHWB has become a wonderful outlet for these people as they now have a purpose: to sew, knit or crochet for "the babies". In other words, their life has been given an avenue to help others. When you listen to some of the testimonials from our Volunteers, you soon realize that one of the most important benefits that WHWB provides: is the friendships we form and the importance of being useful to others. Our Volunteers are very talented, benevolent people. In many cases, WHWB gives our Volunteers a purposeful meaning to their lives. I can certainly attest to this! Keep up the good work. WHWB President/Jean Jones

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2019 Volunteer Luncheon “WHWB Volunteers are Immeasurable”

The Volunteer Luncheon was held on May 9th. The Board of Directors hosts this luncheon every year to recognize the amazing work you, WHWB Volunteers, do for the babies. All in attendance had a great time… enjoyed seeing old friends and sharing a delicious lunch. Approximately 125 volunteers attended (we’re sorry more of you couldn’t be there ...maybe next year). Luncheon Highlights Food - Delicious Homemade Lasagna prepared by Karen Nelson, a relatively new volunteer Salads and fruit prepared by Board Members Silent Auction - Thanks to everyone that donated many wonderful items Craft Show Table - This gave volunteers an opportunity to see and purchase items we sell at Craft Shows Quilt Raffle - Thanks to Sandi Powis who donated the beautiful quilt (continued on page 2)

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Individuals Recognitions (Luncheon continued from page 1) Board of Directors & Work Group Coordinators Volunteers over 90 years old Neva Applehauns...Betty Burritt...Helen Card...Dona Cook...Peg Steadman THANK YOU to all of the WHWB volunteers in attendance, and to all that were unable to attend. We hope the following quote will ring true for all of you: “Being told you’re appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting thing you can hear.” Sue Fizmaurice ************************************************* QUILT-A-THON What do you get when fourteen women, eight sewing machines, two ironing boards with irons, stacks of fabric, stacks of partially completed quilts, stacks of precut squares and large roll of batting in the WHWB Baby House? Some of us call it a Quilt-a-thon! On a bright sunny June Saturday ...fourteen volunteers representing seven WHWB work groups came together to have fun and create quilts for Colorado’s needy babies. Prior to this day, some of the women cut blocks, matched tops and backs, even prepared quilts that just needed to be tied. Several volunteers took the opportunity to participate in a Quilt-a-thon for the first time and even make their first pieced quilt top. Several participants were relatively new to WHWB and appreciated meeting volunteers from other work groups, seeing the Baby House and the scope of our work. The irons were in use most of the time, sewing machines whirred, batting was cut and four ladies stayed busy tying quilts while tips and tricks were swapped. Some ladies had so much fun they opted to work another hour to complete what they were working on. At the end of the day, we had 4 completed quilts, 30 quilts ready to tie, and 8 pieced tops. Thank you to Laurie B (Arvada), Sandi P (285 Corrider), Joan D (Thornton), Sharon G (Thornton), Joan D (Baby Bee), Pat C (Arvada/Baby Bee), Terri F (Southland), Rita G (Lakewood), Diane C (Thornton), Irene D (Thornton), Lisa S (Brighton/Thornton), Edith L & her sister Alice (Brighton) for all of your hard work. (editor's note...Frances Scott a long-time WHWB volunteer deserves special recognition for coordinating this event.) *******************************************************

Warm Hearts ~ Warm Babies Growth - May to July 2019 New Agencies University Hospital in Highlands Ranch...Los Pobres Center(Avondale)...Memorial Hospital( Colo Springs) New Work Groups Baby Bees(Arvada)... Possibility for two new Work Groups New Volunteers Every Work Group gained new volunteers. These new volunteers are due to the Quilt-A-Thon and our seasoned volunteers talking about WHWB and passing out our flyers. Plus many volunteers are bringing their friends who decided they want to become volunteers also. Baby House Volunteers Many more volunteers have came forward to help with the assembling of layettes…this makes it faster and easier to prepare the donations for delivery. These volunteers allow new people walking through the door to get a proper welcome, and a tour of the Baby House if they want to see what we do. Donations We are receiving some monetary donations, and many fabric and yarn donations. Due to all fabric and yarn donations, we have a wonderful selection for all volunteers that come in and “shop” (we would love to see many more come visit to see the WHWB “headquarters” and “shop”). Remember this is your Baby House too.. VISIT the WARM HEARTS ~ WARM BABIES Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/warmheartswarmbabies

Remember: The next issue of the "BABY CRYER" will be published in NOVEMBER 2019

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Thank You To Our Donors

Individuals: Theodore Vahl - monetary Robert Land - monetary Lucille Jones - monetary Donna Bowser - layettes Rita Larsen - blankets Cheryl Kaumeyer - jackets Lynette Yokoyama - blankets Carol Harper - hats, blankets, afghans Melva Davy - fabric Emily Garrison - blankets, quilts Kerry Kimble - yarn Victoria Stratting - blankets, sox, shirts, sleepers, sweater, shirts, shorts Sandi Ahlstrom - yarn Reba Winsinger - fabric Doris Daugherty - afghan, hats Erin Murray - wash cloths, blankets Betty Wallace - hats Diana Friel - blankets, hats Swita Whalen - blankets Sharon Henkel - sewing supplies Mary Binkowski - afghans Cece Freiboth - fabric Bob Koltz - fabric, batting Anonymous Donors (thru Pay Pal) - monetary

Groups and Organizations Network for Good - monetary Leneka Methodist Church Knitters - sweaters, hats Savory Pond Young Women - toiletries, blankets Peace Lutheran Church Knitters & Crocheters - sweaters, booties, hats, afghans Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church - monetary, blankets, toys, sweaters Colorado Quilt Guild - Fabric

Corporations 5340 Coffee (Arvada) - coffee and supplies

In Memory Karen Nelson in memory of Major James Walters - monetary

Delivery Report

In May - July 19 we delivered 18,360 items to 39 agencies and individuals. Thank you for helping us to keep the babies warm. Deliveries were made to the following:

Arising Hope Bright by Three Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital NICU Collier Hospice Denver Hospice Footprints Grief Program Denver Medical Center Denver Medical Center NICU Denver Medical Peri-Natal Loss Denver Ronald McDonald House Growing Home (Westminster) Inner City Services Jefferson County Nurses Life Choices Longmont Life Choices Westminster Longmont Hospital Longmont Hospital NICU Los Pobres Center (Avondale) Lutheran Hospital NICU Lutheran Hospital Solace Coordinator Memorial Hospital (CS) One Nation Walking (CS) Parkview Medical Center (Pueblo) Peak Vista First Visitor Peak Vista Women’s Center (CS) Platte Valley Medical Center Riverside Baptist Church Pregnancy Center Rocky Mountain Children’s Hospital (PSL) Salude Clinics St. Augustine Food Pantry STRIDE (Aurora) STRIDE (Wheatridge) University Hospital Mother and Infant University Hospital NICU University Hospital Infant Loss (Highlands Ranch) Urban Peak (CS) Weld County Nurses 2 Individuals

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Thank You To Our Volunteers Thank You to Our Volunteers & INFO

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To the Ladies of Warm Hearts~Warm Babies, Thank you so much for the beautiful bereavement gowns and buntings (made to order for us). Each bunting or gown will be given to a baby and family with a message of warmth and care, both from your wonderful organization and our nurses. All of you are a great blessing to me and to our grieving families. Warmly, Karen Rhodes, RN Lutheran Hospital Solace Coordinator ********************* Dear Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers, Many, many thanks for your generous donations of so many items for our patients and their families. Your ongoing thoughtful kindness and dedication to Warm Hearts~Warm Babies and our patients is heartwarming. Grateful, Denver Children’s Hospital Volunteers ********************* Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers, Thank you ever so much for your continued support of our needy babies and families in Loveland. Your hand made layettes have blessed many families! May God bless you as you continue to minister to babies and families in need. Blessings, Kelly Friesen Executive Director Birthline of Loveland ********************* Dear Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers, Thank you for our donation of baby items. We appreciate your support of our efforts to serve families in need. May God continue to bless you as you serve those in need. The Staff St. Augustine Community Food Pantry Brighton

To all Warm Hearts~Warm Babies Volunteers, All of us at Denver Children’s Hospital would like to express our sincere thank you for the many items your organization donate to us. So many of these items, clothing, diapers, and special items for infants of grieving parents are so thoughtful and will become a cherished reminder for the families. Once again, you have our sincere thanks, Anita Children’s Hospital Volunteer Services ***********************

A SPECIAL "THANK YOU" to: Work Group Leaders.... Faithful Volunteers... Baby House Workers You are ALL appreciated for everything you do! ************************* This from Baby Terry (Baby Ella's younger sister). Several items are always in short supply for WHWB. Use this list as a suggested way to prioritize your donations.

ITEMS NEEDED

ITEMS NEEDED Priority Needs - Boy Socks - Preemie Sleepers - Newborn Sleepers/Gowns - Newborn Boy Burial Items - Jackets & Sweaters Always Needed - Baby Toiletries(lotion,shampoo) - Postage Stamps - Baby Friendly Yarn(sport weight) - Baby Friendly Interlock Knits - Baby Friendly Ribbing - Baby Friendly Flannel Don't Need - Hats - Long Positioning Rolls - Short Positioning Rolls - Dolls

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Questions or comments please contact us:

Phone: 303-975-6394 or 303-601-9276 Email: whwbnewsletter@aol.com Mail: 6429D Miller St. Arvada, CO 80004 (letters) P. O. Box 830 Arvada, CO 80001 (packages)

Your Donations Count! All of our members and staff are VOLUNTEERS!! Their only compensation is the satisfaction of helping others. Your donations go directly to help Colorado's tiniest citizens. You can donate thru AmazonSmile, GoFundMe, Colorado Gives or using a King Soopers Loyalty Card. Thrivent members are eligible to use the "Thrivent Action Team" program (for info contact us at whwbnewsletter@aol.com) Note: The newsletter is posted on our web site no later than the 5th of the published month. The deadline for an article is by the 25th of the month prior to publication.

WORKGROUPS

Arvada Work Group: Meets 2nd

Thursday of the month from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Meets at the King of Glory

Lutheran Church 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada (58th and Kipling-east door) Contact Glenda: colokidz@aol.com. Bring a potluck dish, your machine and scissors.

Aurora Work Group: Meets the 3rd

Mon. of each month, 9am – Noon at Above & Beyond in Centennial. Please

contact Gisela Stout 720-373-3180 or Gisela.stout@outlook.com, if you are interested in joining.

Brighton Work Group: Meets 3rd

Wednesday of the month 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Meets at Seventh-day Adventist

Church, 567 Bromley Lane, Brighton; Contact Carol: chesneyc@aol.com Bring a dish to share at our potluck at noon.

Colorado Springs Work Group: Meets 3rd Saturday at Faith Presbyterian Church, 1529 N. Circle Dr. Contact: Lyn

Hente at 719-499-0415 or slamhente@comcast.net for more info.

Holly Creek Retirement Community Work Group: Open to ALL. Contact Priscilla Stenman at

cilpks@msn.com for meeting information.

Loveland Work Group: Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00am. Meet at: Church of the Nazarene 350 E.

7th St. Loveland. Contact Judy: our2pets@msn.com or Karen at the church: 970-667-4323 for more information.

Southlands Work Group: Meets at 5:30pm meets 2nd & 4th

Thurs of the month.

Contact Gisela Stout 720-373-3180 or Gisela.stout@outlook .com

Thornton Work Group: Meets at Cross Roads Church (104th & Huron) Thornton on 2nd Tues (1pm - 4pm) and

4th Sat (1pm-4pm). Contact Lori Kratzer at 720-273-1687 or lorijkratzer@hotmail.com .

285 Corridor (Aspen Park) Work Group: Meets 3rd Monday each month at St Laurence Episcopal Church,

Fellowship Hall. Contact: Helen Hood at insmont@wispertel.net

Skyestone Work Group: Meets 1st Tues. of the Month, 10 a.m., at the Skyestone Lodge,Broomfield Contact Ann

Connolly. This group is only open to Skyestone residents.

Windsor Gardens Work Group: Meets at Windsor Gardens , Near Alameda & Havana. Every 2nd

Thurs. of the

month in the Sewing Room. 10 am – 2 pm. Contact Barb Achenbach, Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com

(Want to start a workgroup? See the volunteer section at warmheartswarmbabies.org

( Want to start a workgroup? See the volunteer section at whwbnewsletter@aol.com )

Board of Directors Jean Jones President Bonnie Yockstick General Director Glenda Bredeson Vice-President Ann Connoly General Director Fran Rowe Treasurer Pat Cisneros General Director Bonnie Wise Secretary Evelyn Rudiger General Director Laurie Balzer General Director Lynne Hente General Director Lori Kratzer General Director Donna Lantgen General Director

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WHWB Newsletter May 2019 - July 2019

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Warm Hearts ~ Warm Babies provides clothing, blankets, and other essential items to premature and newborn infants, and young children, in crisis, free of charge.