Vivian Sloan

The first meeting for the beginning of the year is on Thursday, September 4. We will be going through all the items donated through the summer. Also, we will be going through the vintage dolls we have, taking pictures and sorting clothing. We want to sell these dolls so we can buy the type of dolls we give out and also fleece and flannel for baby blankets. If you are interested in vintage dolls or know someone who is, please come to the meeting to see what we have.

Underprivileged or homeless boys and girls are very happy to receive the items we provide. We need some special items for boys: little cars, trucks, soldiers, action figures; also, some specialty Beanie Babies besides bears. We would like to thank all the people who have responded to our needs especially those that don’t live in Sun Lakes. Used dolls have become very expensive to buy even from Savers or Goodwill. The dolls and other items people donate to us are very much appreciated.

As always, we are in need of unbreakable dolls of all types especially 14”, 16” and 18” little girl dolls. They must have hair that we can restyle and not all marked up. We also have a need for flannel and fleece for doll blankets, lace and other sewing supplies, yarn of all kinds, crochet cotton and gently used children’s books and other small items that we can give to the Food Bank for distribution to small children coming in with their mothers. We are also in need of small (about 3”) baby bottles as we find these are very hard to come by. We have a great many baby dolls that need bottles as we like to include one with each doll. It would even be nice to have a miniature rattle to include. We always include a baby blanket or a quilt with each doll. Even if donated items can’t be used by us, we will find an appropriate place where they can be used. Since we are a Special Interest Group of the Sew-N-Sews, some of the other charities they support can use items that are donated.

For more information about joining our group or to donate items call Rose Zimmer at 480-895-5148 or Viv Sloane  480-688-7823.