2013 Summary

2013 MSF Fundraising Results

A big “Thank You” goes out to everyone who helped MSF make 2013 a success. Because of your contributions, we were able to not only help out for Christmas, but also throughout the year. Below is a snapshot of our 2013 year.

 

2013 Barrow County Back 2 School

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In July, MSF donated book bags to the Barrow County School System and partnered with Mark from Mark & Company to give free haircuts.

 

Gainesville Mule Camp

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MSF participated in a 3 day festival in Gainesville. The foundation was able to sell a variety of items to visitors and share MSF’s mission. All proceeds were used to help families in need.

 

Community Member Birthday Surprise

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MSF was able to facilitate a long overdue visit for Crystal, her mother Kathreen and her two children. Crystal had been incarcerated for 6 years, but had never received a visit. MSF hopes to bring more families together in this way in the future.

 

PADV Thanksgiving Events

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MSF Partnered with New Mercies Christian Church to put on a Thanksgiving Event for the PADV Women’s Shelters.

 

2013 Holiday Giving

MSF was able to provide Christmas to 3 families and 6 community members. That’s a total of 14 individuals! We also gave in-kind donations to Barrow County Holiday Connections.

Family 1 

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Evelyn
  • Jewelry Set
  • Toaster Oven
  • Message Slippers
  • Bath/Wash/Dish Towels
Christopher
  • UGA long sleeve shirt
  • UGA Hat
  • $50 American Eagle gift card
  • NBA 2K14

Family 2 

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Oretha
  • Jewelry Set
  • Sneakers
  • Winter Coat
  • Sweat Pants
Remmy
  • Sports Bag
  • Winter Jacket
  • Sweaters
  • Watch w/various colored bands

“This was the best Christmas since we moved to America. We thank everyone that donated, picked out our gifts, wrapped them, and anyone else that helped!” Oretha

Family 3  

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Ivia
  • Jewelry Set
  • Coat
  • Long Johns
  • Watch
Zoey
  • Coat
  • Doc McStuffins Set
  • Hair Doll
  • Little Mermaid Smile Set
  • Mermaid Wee Waterbabies
  • Gloves
  • Coloring Book
  • Books
  • Crayons
Zaria
  • Computer
  • UGA Pillow
  • Itunes Gift Card
  • Bracelet
Isaiah
  • Coat
  • UGA throw
  • 2 Large Long Sleeve shirts
  • Call of Duty: Ghost

“The gifts were wonderful. The children and I loved everything! Thank you.” Ivia

 

Community Members

This year, MSF was able to sponsor 6 community members thanks to your help and support.

  • Melissa F.
  • Crystal H.
  • Barbara D.
  • Angela D.
  • Mary H.
  • Jennifer S.

The ladies were so excited and touched that they sent Thank You Letters for MSF to share with all of our generous volunteers.

 

Melissa F.

2013 Melissa Thank You

 

 

 

Crystal H.

2013 Crystal Thank You

 

 

 

 

Barbara D.

2013 Barbara Thank You

 

 

 

 

 

Angela D.

2013 Angela Thank You

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary H.

2013 Mary Thank You