Vine Maple Place
Urgent Need: Heat emergency!
Protect homeless moms and kids from the heat!
Temperatures are expected to heat up this week. The summer heat will put homeless moms and kids in real
danger. Inside a car will be like an oven! We cannot let a local mom and her kid risk their lives!
Please share the urgent need with your congregation. I’ve attached a graphic that can be used as a slide in your service. Here’s a URL and QR code (attached) for an email or e-newsletter to your congregation, along with the included photo.
https://give.vinemapleplace.
We are so grateful for your partnership to provide safe shelter for homeless families!
NEW Twin in-box mattresses and frames, twin comforters
Imagine having to sleep on the floor because you don't have a bed. Each month, over 35 families who enter our program don’t have beds!! When homeless families come to us in crisis, they need safety, food, and personal care. We’ve learned that NEW mattresses rolled-in-box and in-box frames allow moms to transport and set up beds themselves without tools.
Can you help in these ways?
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Share the urgent need with your congregation. Our moms and kids need beds now. I’ve attached a graphic that can be used as a slide in your service. Here’s a URL and QR code (attached) for an email or e-newsletter to your congregation, along with the included photo. https://www.vinemapleplace.
org/get-involved/beds-and- bedding.html - Share our social media post. Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and ask others to share as well to get the need out to as many people as possible.
- Plan Bed Drives all year. Plan regular drives to raise funds for beds. New beds are a year-round need for families escaping homelessness. Call or email Lisa O’Leary to let her know. Lisao@vinemapleplace.org | 425-432-2119 x104
We are so grateful for your partnership to uplift these families as they work hard to escape from homelessness.
Care Closet-Essential Hygiene Item List
The most vulnerable local families cannot afford the rising costs of hygiene essentials. The ability to shower and keep a clean and safe home is the first step on the path out of homelessness.
Here is the list of essential items most needed at this time.
• Laundry detergent (Liquid- 45 oz size is ideal to supply more families)
• Shampoo & Conditioner (Especially product for curly hair. Brands like Cantu, Shea Moisture, etc.)
• Deodorant
• Paper towels
• Tall kitchen trash bags (unscented)
• Toilet Paper
• Dish washing liquid
• Body wash/bar soap
• Toothpaste (adult and children’s)
• Toothbrushes (adult and children’s)
• Floss • Body Lotion
• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Tampons/ Feminine hygiene pads
• Liquid hand soap (Please no travel/sample sizes)
PURCHASE and deliver to Vine Maple Place:
Care Closet items may be dropped off at either location during our regular business hours, Monday – Friday between 9:00-5:00 at both locations. For large quantities, please call ahead.
Maple Valley location - 21730 Dorre Don Way SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Kent location - 24044 104th Ave. SE, Kent, WA 98030
ORDER ONLINE and ship directly to Vine Maple Place Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VFH1Y5O0XWY1?ref_=wl_share
Note: Ship directly to Vine Maple Place by selecting Vine Maple Place’s Gift Registry Address for your shipping address.
Have questions? Please contact Lisa O’Leary at: Lisao@vinemapleplace.org 425-432-2119 x104
Job Openings:
Vine Maple Place is serving more homeless families throughout South King County than ever before. As our trusted partner, will you please share the following critical openings with your members, networks, family, friends, and organizations:
Job descriptions are attached and here is a link to our careers page: VMP Jobs Website.
At Vine Maple Place, families receive the care and assistance they need to leave homelessness forever and it only happens because of the community and valuable partners like you.
Bring donations to the Family Hope Center in Maple Valley at: 21730 Dorre Don Way SE, Maple Valley or Kent- 24044 104th Ave. SE (Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
If you have any questions, contact me or Lisa O’Leary at lisao@vinemapleplace.org or call 425-432-2119 ext. 104.
Julia Patterson
Community Engagement Director
425-432-2119 x117 | Cell: 206-304-6734
P.O. Box 1092, Maple Valley, WA 98038
