December FPNO

December 18, 2009 we will be having a family Christmas party for the foster families and volunteers. Instead of having a night out we will have a time where we can get to know each other better and have fun and food as families!
If you are a foster family and would like to participate in the Christmas Party please contact Angela Albers either by phone 515-681-5624 or email dropzofhope@yahoo.com
A local church, Berean Assembly of God has adopted Dropz of Hope foster families for Christmas this year. our deadline to get information to them on our families is November 25, 2009 I realize that is just days away so please call me or email soon!!!
Dropz of Hope will be providing the meat and drinks for the party we are asking all families and volunteers to bring a potluck dish to share!
We are all excited to spend the evening with the families of all the children we have grown to love!

Dropz of Hope is in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) tax deductible organization, and has submitted the paperwork for state of Iowa incorporation, and IRS not-for-profit status.  What this means is that anyone that donates to help provide Thanksgiving meals to foster families, or Christmas events for foster families, or just monthly respite so parents of foster children can have time alone may have to wait until we receive our official notification from the IRS to declare the donation as tax deductible.  We need your donation, so if you can give for this cause, it will be appreciated, and used to benefit many.
Please contact Angela Albers either by e-mail dropzofhope@yahoo.com or by phone at 515-681-5624 with any donations. 
Thank you ~

We had such agreat time on Friday night! 4 new families joined us this month! YAY we are growing.
Things are progressing behind the scenes as well. Excitement is growing and I am bursting at the seams to tell all! But timing is everything.
Mark your calendars for November 20, 2009. Our next FPNO.
Stay tuned for more details.
And as usual, please contact me with any needs that may arise between now and then!
~Angela

FPNO!

October 16, 2009 6pm to 9pm.
Foster Parents Night Out!
Harvest Party theme this month. Bring all the children in your family we will feed them, play games, do crafts, and have tons-o-fun! While you get a much needed 3 hour kid-free break!
Please contact me no later than this Wednesday October 14, 2009 to register your children.
515-681-5624
or e-mail dropzofhope@yahoo.com attention Angela
Can't wait to see you all there!
PS~
clothing swap will be available!!

Attention all volunteers and those interested in volunteering!!

I will be holding an informational meeting Thursday October 8, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Please plan on attending if you are already involved or interested in becoming involved with Dropz of Hope! Bring any questions with you.
Meeting will be held at~
Berean Assembly of God  
5299 E. University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
I will provide snacks.
Contact me with any questions either by phone @ 515-681-5624 or email @ dropzofhope@yahoo.com
See you all there!!!
Angela

September FPNO

This past Friday night was our monthly Foster Parents Night Out. This month we held it at The Orange Planet in Pleasant Hill. I am not sure it is possible to have more fun than we had Friday night! All you families out there who have been a part of Dropz of Hope please get the word out to other families you may know. We have way too much fun not to share!!!
A huge thank you goes out to my faithful volunteers! with out you, none of this would be possible!

Back to school Bash!

Last nights FPNO was great! We had a few minor glitches in location and help but worked through as a team and pulled together. The kids had a great time and we were able to hand out the last of the back packs.
We had Jimmy Johns sandwiches (PBJ for those who dont like JJ) chips apples carrots and lemonade. YUM!! Then we rotated through 3 stations 1. we made a pitiful attempt at making homemade hackey sacks....WOW! what a mess of dried lentils all over the floor! 2. blue jean pocket magnet. FUN! 3. board games and Bop-It. after all the teams rotated through we watched High School Musical.
Our clothing swap is growing. I love it! We are looking for an alternate place to house all the items. I would love to have a place where families can come anytime they have a need. If anyone out there knows of a place please let me know. Until then we will continue as is. Meeting the needs of our families ONE DROP AT A TIME!!
Love you all!