Community Support, Hospitality &amp; Literacy Programs Free Meeting Space for Support Groups &mdash; $900 We will offer a safe, welcoming space free of charge for local support groups to meet and host gatherings. By removing the cost of renting meeting space, we hope to make it easier for groups to provide connection, encouragement, and support to members of our community. Funding needs:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">30 chairs: $400</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Yearly snack budget: $500</li></ul>Providing comfortable seating and light refreshments will help create a welcoming environment where people can gather, connect, and support one another. Free Coffee, Drink &amp; Snack Station &mdash; $550 Setup + Supplies We will create a free coffee, drink, and snack station for anyone who visits our space and is in need of a little extra support. This station will also be available to our dedicated volunteers. Funding needs:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Initial setup: $150</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Supplies: $100 every three months</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Estimated yearly supply cost: $400</li></ul>A warm cup of coffee, a cold drink, or a quick snack may seem like a small thing, but for someone struggling, it can provide comfort, nourishment, and a reminder that their community cares. Literacy Corner &mdash; $3,000 We plan to create a dedicated Literacy Corner focused on encouraging a love of reading and learning for children and families. This welcoming space will showcase books and literacy resources while providing opportunities for children to participate in author readings, story times, reading classes, and other educational activities. Funding requested: $3,000 Funding will help support:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children&#39;s story times</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Author readings and special guest events</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reading and literacy classes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Books and educational materials</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Activities that encourage children and families to read, learn, and grow together</li></ul>Our goal is to make literacy accessible, fun, and engaging while giving local children and families free opportunities to learn and connect through the joy of books. Total Estimated Annual Funding Need: $4,450 Through these programs, we hope to create more than just a community space. We want to create a place where people feel safe, supported, welcomed, and valued&mdash;whether they are seeking support, enjoying a cup of coffee, volunteering their time, or helping a child discover the magic of reading.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This donation greatly helps our mission. Caitlin Reumthebridgtonkindnessproject@gmail.com

Community Support, Hospitality &amp; Literacy Programs Free Meeting Space for Support Groups — $900 We will offer a safe, welcoming space free of charge for local support groups to meet and host gatherings. By removing the cost of renting meeting space, we hope to make it easier for groups to provide connection, encouragement, and support to members of our community. Funding needs:<ul><li>30 chairs: $400</li><li>Yearly snack budget: $500</li></ul>Providing comfortable seating and light refreshments will help create a welcoming environment where people can gather, connect, and support one another. Free Coffee, Drink &amp; Snack Station — $550 Setup + Supplies We will create a free coffee, drink, and snack station for anyone who visits our space and is in need of a little extra support. This station will also be available to our dedicated volunteers. Funding needs:<ul><li>Initial setup: $150</li><li>Supplies: $100 every three months</li><li>Estimated yearly supply cost: $400</li></ul>A warm cup of coffee, a cold drink, or a quick snack may seem like a small thing, but for someone struggling, it can provide comfort, nourishment, and a reminder that their community cares. Literacy Corner — $3,000 We plan to create a dedicated Literacy Corner focused on encouraging a love of reading and learning for children and families. This welcoming space will showcase books and literacy resources while providing opportunities for children to participate in author readings, story times, reading classes, and other educational activities. Funding requested: $3,000 Funding will help support:<ul><li>Children's story times</li><li>Author readings and special guest events</li><li>Reading and literacy classes</li><li>Books and educational materials</li><li>Activities that encourage children and families to read, learn, and grow together</li></ul>Our goal is to make literacy accessible, fun, and engaging while giving local children and families free opportunities to learn and connect through the joy of books. Total Estimated Annual Funding Need: $4,450 Through these programs, we hope to create more than just a community space. We want to create a place where people feel safe, supported, welcomed, and valued—whether they are seeking support, enjoying a cup of coffee, volunteering their time, or helping a child discover the magic of reading.

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