Over $1000 raised!

Here's the latest: we have raised over $1000 toward our $4000 goal to build a home for Jennifer Rose and her family!  Its so exciting when the wheels get turning.  People are getting on board, pooling resources, donating time and coming up with new ideas every day.

Jamie L hosted a second yard sale at her East Nashville home last weekend, raising the prayed for $300 to the dollar, putting us over the one quarter mark.  With more than a little help from Aunt Jessie feeding and entertaining kids, she had the place organized, displayed beautifully and ready to sell.  We worked steadily all day and took the last dollar as we were

the crew.
What are we doing?

closing the last box.  She's a yard sale champ, that's for sure.  I love a friend who can appreciate the joy of enjoying beautiful weather, chatting with neighbors and thinking nothing of spending an entire Saturday raising money for a family she had never met.  She's a keeper, folks.

So, what's next?  Well, the ideas are flowing and the excitement is building.  I don't want to give away all our best fundraising plans, but think hot moms in bikinis and a clean car.  OK, seriously.  They might be tankinis, but we are cute and its a good cause and it would be fun.

Don't forget about Thred Up, which will match us up to $1000 if we get our clothes/funds in before others do.  So time is of the essence and it could mean an additional thousand bucks toward our goal.  Clean out your closets, ladies, and then clean out your kids closet.  Or call me and tell me you have box of mystery clothes in your attic.  I'll take it off your hands, gratefully, no questions asked.  If you already sent a bag in or currently have nothing to clean out, share our link with a friend.  Spread the word and spread the love.

check us out at Thred Up

And then there's that little 'donate now' button just to your right as you are reading these words.  If you are just so pumped that you cannot wait until our next fundraising event, I will not stop you from clicking and supporting our project.  Any amount is very much appreciated.  Can you believe it only takes $4000 to build the nicest house in the entire village in Grand Goave, Haiti?  Don't you want to be part of that?

Thanks for reading and for patiently waiting on the edge of your seats (I'm just certain you are) as I learn reluctantly and awkwardly how to blog.  Love to you all and stay tuned.