Anonymous Relief Mission

Actions Log 1/29/11

2011-03-21T19:27:00.000-07:00

Re-organized structure of ARM House
Cleared out BarbieRose office - moved to ARM house

Actions Log 1/27/11

2011-03-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

Delivered loveseat, king size bed, dining room set for MH client(Ravenna)
Delivered twin bed, dorm size refrigerator to MH client(college towers, Kent)

Actions Log 1/25/11

2011-03-21T19:01:00.000-07:00

Worked on ARM Truck - “water in fuel”
Organizing Storage

ARM Booth at Kent State on February 4
for awareness.

Actions Log 1/20/11

2011-03-21T18:49:00.001-07:00

Picked up 40 bags of trash from family in Akron
Picked up donated Queen Bed

Actions Log 1/19/11

2011-03-21T18:48:00.000-07:00

Visited with current family of 6 living in crisis

Picked up groceries
Started working on plan for housing and financial planning

Set up meeting for ARM volunteers to be held January 26.
We need The ARM House set up
We need ARM Storage organized
We need to develop Saturday truck crews

Actions Log 12/24/10

2010-12-24T15:08:00.000-08:00

Moved West Akron Family into temporary new residence.
Set up cooked meals to be dropped off daily as we continue to strive to improve living conditions of family.

ALSO:
Gathered approximately 450 teddy bears and delivered them with 75 volunteers throughout Silver Meadows(Kent) and Renaissance Place(Ravenna).

Actions Log 12/23/10

2010-12-23T14:32:00.000-08:00

3 furniture deliveries are made for former MH clients before noon.

We separated our volunteer help into two groups to be able to make deliveries and to be able to respond to West Akron family in crisis. They had been in the house for 4 months in survival mode. Mom thought she was "overdue" with baby.

Assessed conditions of family in West Akron:

House had no appliances other than a refrigerator that had been recently(in December) obtained through a "rent-a-center" type business which are some of the biggest predators on the poor-$80 a month)
Running water only in two sinks
No functioning bath tub/shower
No waste removal
Toilet backflows unexpectedly(witnessed this twice)
Infested with cockroaches
Family was relocated and running from DV situation that had occurred in another state

Throughout the course of the day 2 primary goals became our objective:

Find an alternative livable space
Get mom to the hospital

Through the help of ARM involved groups(churches, businesses and acquaintances) we were able to have access, through a generous property owner, to a 3 bedroom house just a few miles away. A donation made from Fishcreek Elementary School that day provided goods for the bathroom, bedroom and kitchen set ups(such as:Shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, broom/mop, bedding, cleaning supplies, dishes, pots and pans, etc) ARM crews delivered 2 full truck loads of furniture, bedding, clothes, groceries, microwave, stove, and refrigerator by 4pm that day.

By 7:30pm we had mom in triage at Summa Hospital. Outcome was that mom was not overdue and her water had not broken as she had assumed. This is imperative information because it allows us to understand that mom is making decisions daily out of panic, fear and crisis mode.

We began day one at 7:30am and finished with both objectives being met by 11pm that evening.

Interesting note: Address of new relief household was 911.

Actions Log 12/22/10

2010-12-22T14:29:00.000-08:00

Gathered approximately 300 more teddy bear donations for Bear-ry Christmas outreach. Tagged and prepped for Christmas Eve delivery.

Actions Log 12/21/10

2010-12-21T14:23:00.000-08:00

Contacted West Akron mom/family in housing crisis. Scheduled an assessment of current circumstances for Thursday, December 23, 8am.

Scheduled 3 deliveries to be made to 2 families and single person that have exited MH to be carried out on December 23.

Actions Log 12/21/10

2010-12-21T07:23:00.000-08:00

Picked up donations of 3 beds and dining room set.

Received a crisis call to help a single expecting mom with 5 children living in homeless conditions in West Akron. "Client" was referred by a strong reference as it is abnormal for ARM to respond outside of our parameters of Freedom House, Miller House, Safer Futures & Coleman Center.

Actions Log 12/20/10

2010-12-20T07:19:00.000-08:00

Received $300.00 cash donation to be given specifically to 3 families(clients of ARM) to aid in Christmas needs.

Dispensed as follows:
$100.00 to Veteran at FH to spend on his 3 daughters.
$150.00 for single mom of 4.
$50.00 for expecting mom.

Actions Log 12/17/10

2010-12-17T07:11:00.000-08:00

**Every Friday from 11am to 12:30pm we give out bags of meat(beef, pork, poultry) with bread and pastries at The ARM House in downtown Kent. We receive around 300 pounds of donated meats from Giant Eagle and ACME on Tuesday mornings and then make around 40-50 bags. We have had a line at the door of about 40 people every Friday morning.**

TODAY:
Picked up approximately 60 donated teddy bears from the Kent State University Childhood Development Center for our annual Bear-ry Christmas Outreach which occurs in Christmas Eve.

Actions Log 12/16/10

2010-12-16T07:07:00.000-08:00

Moved client that was scheduled for today through HESS involvement(see 12/14/10 entry).

Actions Log 12/15/10

2010-12-15T13:35:00.000-08:00

Made Akron Food Bank run for the Miller Community House Shelter.

Picked up 5 separate donations of furniture.

Picked up 535 pounds of donated produce for The ARM House food relief pantry.

Confirmed to move ARM client Thursday morning at 9am.

Actions Log 12/14/10

2010-12-14T13:27:00.000-08:00

Organized Donations to be picked up 12/15

Made contact with homeless single woman with four kids living in a hotel. She has been set up with an apartment through HESS and we will move her on 12/16 into new apartment. Her belongings will be moved out of storage and into her residence.

Actions Log 12/10/10

2010-12-10T10:06:00.000-08:00

Received 2 new clients to begin working on:
We are in need of 4 twin beds and one Queen/Full bed.

Working on a follow up with a Safer Futures client.
TV
Twin Size Bedding
Pillows

The ARM House - 12/10/10

2010-12-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

Provided 31 bags of meat(chicken, beef, poultry)
Fed approximately 15 people with Vegetarian Chili and grilled cheese

[Began at 9:30am and worked until 12:45pm]

Actions Log 12/9/10

2010-12-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

Donations Pick Ups completed for the day:

5 Televisions
Sectional Couch unit
Freezer
Rocking Chair
Bedding
Bathroom throw rugs
Misc household goods

Held an ARM Board Meeting to begin Food Relief by January 1, 2011
Made appointment to look into donated warehouse space.

Actions Log 12/2/10

2010-12-02T07:43:00.000-08:00

Working on Christmas Eve outreach to children living in impoverished neighborhoods(Bear-ry Christmas).
Reorganized storage.
Delivered donated clothing and household goods to County Clothing Center.
Made trash run of damaged couches and furniture to Waste Management Landfill.

Actions Log 11/30/10

2010-11-30T07:38:00.000-08:00

Moved a client of Safer Futures into their new residence. Traveled approx. 100 mile round trip to pick up clients personal belongings. We fulfilled clients remaining needs on the wish-list. Move took approx 6 hours.

Received notice on a 2nd client of Safer Futures ready to be moved. Brakes went bad on the ARM truck. Working on having truck ready to move client 2 by December 4.

Actions Log 11/23/10

2010-11-23T09:18:00.000-08:00

Began to drop off flyers and information about our annual "Bear-ry Christmas" effort to bring teddy bears to children in poverty on Christmas Eve.

Also... We are currently working on 3 families coming out of two different shelters. One is scheduled for a move this Monday, November 29.

We have 3 organizations(Girl Scouts of Davey School, Mosaic Church, Fishcreek Elementary School, working on building up our Bathroom, Kitchen, and Bedroom Kits).

11/20/10 Thanksgiving Outreach

2010-11-20T09:10:00.000-08:00

We served 150 meals at our annual Thanksgiving Outreach to the Silver Meadows neighborhood. We were also able to provide another 40 plus meals to three different homeless shelters here in Portage County.

All food and services were provided through volunteers from:
Kent State Childhood Development Center
Bread of Life Church
Riverwood Community Chapel
The Vineyard Church
Mosaic Church
(all are partners of Anonymous Relief Mission)

Actions Log From October 14 to November 12, 2010

2010-11-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

It has been a very busy 4 weeks since our last update on our Actions Log. Just two days ago we moved in furnishings for two different clients of two different shelters. The last 3-4 clients have been people in apartments with zero furnishings. As we were able to respond and care for several clients over the past 6 months we were also depleted temporarily of supplies and furnishings. Currently, we are re-stocking our warehouse fairly well.

We are in the process of working on three single parented families getting moved into their new residences. Two of these families are coming out of domestic violence environments and into new beginnings.

Also, as we approach the holidays we are working on our annual Thanksgiving Outreach to the Silver Meadows Neighborhood. This is followed by our annual Bear-ry Christmas Outreach(teddy bear give away on Christmas Eve) and our involvement with Adopt-A-Family for families in need of Christmas Gifts that are staying in the shelters or have been recently moved out.

Our work has been steady and constant.

Actions Log 10/14/10

2010-10-13T12:33:00.000-07:00

Donations picked up:
4 twin beds
Entertainment system
Dryer
Arm Chair
Recliner

Began staging for 10/16 move for 2 ARM clients.

Actions Log 10/13/10

2010-10-13T12:30:00.000-07:00

Planning and preparation for 10/16 ARM meeting.

received phone call from Girl Scout Troop at Davey School. They will be putting together Bedroom Kits for us to receive in November.

Actions Log 10/12/10

2010-10-12T11:43:00.000-07:00

Met with the Childhood Development Center(CDC) at Kent State University by invitation. They have expressed great intent on helping us further our mission. We are humbled and excited to be able to have folks join up to take action.

The CDC is interested in helping us to obtain resources and to volunteer alongside us.

Actions Log 10/6/10

2010-10-06T17:21:00.000-07:00

Responded to single mom with three kids living in empty apartment. They had a couch and loveseat that they were renting from Rent-A-Center. We were able to provide two twin beds, queen bed and toddler mattress. We are still in need of a toddler bed frame and all other household items.

We will respond with the rest of her wishlist by Saturday, October 16.

Actions Log 10/4/10

2010-10-04T17:19:00.000-07:00

3rd veteran moved out through Freedom House efforts in 3 days.
Client was 90% completed with furnishings. We are still in need of full bed.

Actions Log 10/1/10

2010-10-01T17:15:00.000-07:00

2 veterans moved in and completely furnished.
One veteran was homeless on the streets of Ravenna the day he was moved into his new apartment.
Labor provided primarily through the Freedom House.

Actions Log 9/27/10

2010-09-27T11:18:00.000-07:00

Preparing to move two veterans out of the Freedom House shelter by week one of October. All furnishings will be provided via A.R.M.

Actions Log 9/25/10

2010-09-25T11:01:00.000-07:00

P/U donation:

Refrigerator
Electric Stove
Three piece sectional couch
End table
Dishes
Pots and Pans
$25 cash

Actions Log 9/24/10

2010-09-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Gave away 26 bags of groceries to families in need in one hour.
We're personally distributing around 300 bakery items on Friday mornings.

Actions Log 9/23/10

2010-09-23T11:05:00.000-07:00

Gathered food donations and put together 26 bags of groceries for ARM Food Pantry.

Actions Log 9/22/10

2010-09-22T11:02:00.000-07:00

P/U donation:

Refrigerator and Freezer

Dropped off:

30 bags of donated clothing to County Clothing.

Actions Log 9/20/10

2010-09-20T13:35:00.000-07:00

Coordinated donations to be picked up on Wednesday the 22nd and Saturday the 25th.
2 refrigerators for our emergency food pantry are among the items to be picked up this week.

Actions Log 9/15/10

2010-09-15T13:27:00.000-07:00

We responded to a housing crisis. We moved a veteran facing homelessness due to eviction. Client had no toilet or warm water since February. The apartment was infested with insects and bird feces.

We were able to relocate the client immediately due to the fast and promising actions of the Freedom House Veterans Shelter. Our partnership always proves strong in the midst of crisis.

We will perform a follow up visit with client in the weeks to come.

Actions Log 9/12/10

2010-09-12T03:51:00.000-07:00

Received Television, microwave, and toaster.

note: School supplies are 75% off - we can begin stocking up for next year.

Actions Log 9/8/10

2010-09-08T03:54:00.000-07:00

Assessed a 8 unit apartment that is fully furnished. We may be getting all the furnishings. Each unit contains:
Couch
Loveseat
Full Bed
Two Twin Beds
2 dressers
Night Stand
Television
Dining Room Set for 4
Dishes/Pots & Pans
Microwave

Actions Log 9/2/10

2010-09-02T03:48:00.000-07:00

Family of 5 moved.
Need to do a follow up with Full Bed Set and Full Box Spring.

Working on volunteers that are capable of dealing with counseling teenagers in crisis or "at risk".

Actions Log 9/1/10

2010-09-01T16:07:00.000-07:00

Donation P/U:
gas stove and microwave

We've spent the last two weeks working on moving a family of five from Ravenna to Kent. We had a lot to contend with in terms of raising money on behalf of this family in order to get them a security deposit. We made arrangements with the landlord so that we could deal directly with being able to obtain this apartment and the landlord was cooperative when it came to dealing with ARM. The four girls all need to be enrolled in school and have missed the first week already. ARM took them out to buy new school clothes and provided them with four new bookbags with school supplies.

Also...
Last week ARM was able to deliver 2 new beds for two boys( 4 and 6 years old) that were previous clients of a shelter here in Portage County.

Actions Log 8/19/10

2010-08-19T11:00:00.000-07:00

Picked up food for Akron Food Bank(AFB) for the Miller House.
We will perform monthly pick ups from AFB for the Miller House.

Actions Log 8/18/10

2010-08-18T14:37:00.001-07:00

Moved Rummage Sale leftovers(details are on the 8/17/10 log).
Picked up a donation of "Pampering Kits" for single moms coming out of homelessness.

Actions Log 8/17/10

2010-08-17T14:32:00.000-07:00

Assessed leftovers form a rummage sale in Peninsula.
We volunteered to move their leftovers over to a rummage sale to take place in Kent this Saturday the 21st.

Actions Log 8/16/10

2010-08-16T14:30:00.000-07:00

School Clothes Relief:
Took 4 "at risk youth" to Gabrielle Brothers and let them shop for "back to school" clothes.

Actions Log 8/12/10

2010-08-12T14:22:00.000-07:00

Moved in 4 beds, Loveseat, Dining Room Set for family of 5 that is currently undergoing housing crisis.

Our plan is to move them completely from Ravenna to Kent by September 1.
$800.00 is needed to pay there security deposit. Our goal is to take care of the deposit directly from ARM to the landlord.

Actions Log 8/10/10

2010-08-10T10:37:00.000-07:00

Delivered a truck load(about 1,000 pounds) of leftover clothes and various items from Rummage Sale for ARM.

Working on obtaining school supplies to be given away at our annual BackPack GiveAway.

Actions Log 8/8/10

2010-08-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

Rummage Sale for ARM
We raised just over $1,000.00.
There ius stilkl some money to be counted in so an exact number isn't up yet.

Actions Log 8/5/10

2010-08-05T10:38:00.000-07:00

Follow up for SF client completed.(see actions log for 8/4/10 for details).

Creating jobs

2010-08-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

We are beginning to discuss and draw up a plan to put our clients to work. We'd like to create avenues of change through ARM that will help ex-offenders through HOPE 413 find work as well as clients coming out of housing crisis.

Actions Log 8/4/10

2010-08-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

Moved SF client in.
Will follow up on 8/5/10 with kitchen and bathroom kits.
Will follow up on 8/11/10 with full size bed to replace temporary twin bed.

Actions Log 8/3/10

2010-08-03T09:05:00.000-07:00

Moved storage unit for MH client.

Received notice that another SF client is ready to move.
Will begin move on August 3.
Most wish-list items are in storage. 2 furniture donation p/u's are scheduled today.

Actions Log 8/2/10

2010-08-02T09:02:00.000-07:00

Family of four moved from SF to new place of residence.
FH provided labor alongside ARM crew.
Wish-list was completed in full.

ARM Fest July 30-31

2010-08-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

Our first annual(hopefully) ARM Music Fest took place this past weekend. It was a benefit for ARM.
25 bands played and $1,067.00 was raised.

Notes

2010-07-29T05:59:00.000-07:00

I've noticed that 5 out of the last six moves we've accomplished that the client(s) had been sleeping on the floor or had make-shift beds for their kids. These are clients that have moved out of the shelter before contacting us in which we usually set up a move before folks get their new place of residence. Some of these folks have been sleeping on the floors with their kids just waiting and hoping for something. We've been able to meet the need head on but our hunt for mattresses is always our greatest challenge.

Actions Log 7/28/10

2010-07-29T05:56:00.000-07:00

(MH 7/28 move #1) COMPLETED
Couch
Love Seat
Recliner
(Would like to follow up with DR Table, Kitchen Supplies, End tables)

(MH move # 2) COMPLETED
Couch & Chair
Twin Bed
Kitchen Supplies
coffee pot
pots and pans
toaster
dishes
silverware
dish drainer
Dish Towels and Rags
Blankets & Sheets(for twin & full size)
Vacuum
Broom, mop, dust pan

Actions Log 7/21/10

2010-07-21T11:37:00.000-07:00

Part one of move for MH client completed this morning. Part two will take place on 7/22.

Collected and Supplied items for Pre-Head Start Program dealing with newborns:

Crib
2 Bassinets
3 toddler beds
two strollers
various baby items as well

Actions Log 7/15/10

2010-07-15T11:42:00.000-07:00

Picked up donation of:

4 dressers
Couch/Sleeper
Loveseat
Full Mattress, frame, headboard
Air Hockey Table
Stroller, Crib, New car seats

Received 2 calls from MH to help furnish their new places of residence.

Actions Log 7/7/10

2010-07-07T19:54:00.000-07:00

Picked up entire household of donated goods from single donor:

Two Full Beds
Couch
2 Tv's
2 Dining Room Tables(4 seater + 6 seater)
4 dressers
4 throw rugs
Broom, Mop, duster
2 End Tables
2 pillows

Delivered following items to a MH client(8 months pregnant):

Couch
2 dressers
Tv
Dining Room Table + 4 chairs
Bathroom Set up(Small trash can, Shower curtain liner & rings, Towels, Wash Cloths, Toilet Paper, toothbrushes/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner)
Kitchen Set up(Dish Towels, Wash Cloths, Dish Drainer, Dish Soap, Pot holders, Cooking Utensils)
1 Full Bed, Full Box Spring, Full Frame
Recliner

Delivered following items as a follow up to a SF client:

2 end tables
cookware
trash can w/trash liners
kitchen knives and utensils

Took in 12 phone calls at ARM office:
Approximately 7 twin beds needed for children

Actions Log 7/6/10

2010-07-06T19:54:00.000-07:00

NEXT SF MOVE within 10 days of this post

Wishlist:
1 King mattress
1 full mattress
1 King box spring
1 full box spring
1 king frame
1 full frame
3 dressers
2 night stands
2 table lamps
1 floor lamp
1 couch
1 love seat
1 chair
1 futon
1 tv stand
1 coffee table
1 book shelf
1 large table
4 kitchen chairs
1 microwave
curtains
pots and pans
tv
rugs

Actions Log 6/30/10

2010-06-30T03:57:00.000-07:00

Gathered 40 bags of donated clothing for clothing drive and delivered them.
Delivered queen bed(full set) to a MH client(follow up).
Delivered a toddler bed to Portage Learning Centers(Ravenna)

They currently have 60 clients in need of baby items(cribs, car seats...)

Took a call from new MH client. Single mom expecting a baby girl in 4 weeks(She is in new apartment with nothing).

Arranged immediately for a brand new bed to be delivered by the afternoon of this day.
Will follow up with complete household of furnishings by Wednesday, July 7.

Actions Log 6/29/10

2010-06-29T03:57:00.000-07:00

Began work on ARM Resource Manual.
Received and responded to 22 phone calls

17 pertaining to donations for ARM.
5 were needs

Actions Log 6/23/10

2010-06-23T08:47:00.000-07:00

Follow up with SF client:

delivered and assembled queen bed frame
replaced television

Picked up donated toddler bed/mattress/frame

Picked up donated canned good items for ARM Pantry

Actions Log 6/21/10

2010-06-21T08:51:00.000-07:00

FH crew picked up donated items(couch/loveseat/end tables) for apartment complex to be furnished for veterans coming out of housing crisis. We'll be providing furnishings for 4 apartments within the month of July.

Actions Log 6/17/10

2010-06-18T15:27:00.000-07:00

Began work on Resource Manual for ARM contacts, volunteers, churches, and social service agencies.

6/16/10

2010-06-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

Moved MH client
(client was living in empty apartment for a month with just an air mattress and 3 grandchildren)

Dishes/Pots & Pans Bake Ware
DR table
Full Size Bed(Purchased brand new bed - $224.00[full])
Dresser
Curtains
TV
Couch or Love seat/Chair
Bathroom Kit

Actions Log 6/14/10

2010-06-14T15:22:00.000-07:00

Collected and dropped off a truck full of clothes in Kent for clothing drive in Akron.
Picked up truck load of donations from a church rummage sale in Tallmadge and delivered it to Goodwill in Ravenna.
Brought emergency funds to FH client - working out logistics from a DUI incident.

Actions log 5/26/10

2010-05-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

Donations p/u

6 dressers, Freezer, recliner, 3 tv's(small), washer, miscellaneous household goods.
Truckload of non-usable goods delivered to County Clothing Center.
Application filled out for Foodbank to be located at Riverwood Chapel
Meeting and plan for Open House to be held June 19 for ARM, Barbie Rose, and Hope 413 offices. Luncheon at Vineyard then tour of offices.
Community Festival for awareness of various programs to be held on Riverwood lawn- July 24.
ARMfest to be held at Vineyard. 23 bands - July 30-31.

Actions Log 5/19/10

2010-05-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

2 Clients of SF moved into their new residencies.

Actions Log 5/18/10

2010-05-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

Coordinating move with SF.
-Checking Wishlist and troubleshooting items that are still a need.

Actions Log 5/14/10

2010-05-14T14:56:00.000-07:00

P/U supplies and resources through FH.

Wishlists for 2 SF Moves

2010-05-13T11:27:00.000-07:00

SF Move 1 Wishlist
1 queen mattress
1 twin mattress
1 queen box spring
1 twin box spring
1 queen bed frame
1 twin bed frame
3 dressers
2 night stands
2 table lamps
1 floor lamp
1 couch
1 loveseat
1 chair
1 stool
1 tv stand
1 coffee table
1 bookshelf
1 vacuum
various toys for a young boy
1 small kitchen table
3 kitchen chairs
1 microwave stand
1 tv
2 end tables
1 changing table
2 fans
1 blanket
4 pillows
4 curtains
bathroom rug and mat
juice jug
step stool
mop and bucket
broom
cleaning supplies

SF Move 2 Wishlist
1 queen mattress
1 full mattress
1 queen box spring
1 full box spring
1 queen bed frame
1 full bed frame
2 dressers
2 night stands
2 table lamps
1 floor lamp
1 couch
1 loveseat
1 chair
1 futon
1 tv stand
1 coffee table
1 bookshelf
1 small kitchen table
4 kitchen chairs
1 microwave
2 computer desks
1 television
1 dvd player
1 radio

Grant Writing for ARM

2010-05-13T11:19:00.001-07:00

Will attempt to write a grant for ARM.

Meeting with FH program director Thursday, May 20th.

Actions Log 5/13/10

2010-05-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

We've received notice from SF and CC for moves to be made.

Two families from SF ready to be moved ASAP.
CC at end of May.

We'll begin "staging" the move today at the ARM warehouse.
Possible move to take place Wednesday, May 19.

Actions Log 5/12/10

2010-05-12T16:00:00.000-07:00

Moved client from MH.
Moved their personal storage unit to new place of residence.

Picked up donated couch and found 3 dressers in trash to be cleaned and fixed.

Actions Log 5/8/10

2010-05-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

ARM storage work day.
Organizing, labeling items to be repaired, etc...

Actions Log 5/4/10

2010-05-04T15:13:00.000-07:00

Met with Marketing Class at Kent Roosevelt High School. They are doing a Food Drive for ARM and Kent Social Services.

Picked up donated furnishings from a Veteran and then delivered it to a former resident of FH.

2 couches
Dresser
Bathroom Supplies, toiletries
Arm chair
Blankets & Pillows
Pots & Pans

Actions Log 4/28/10

2010-04-29T10:08:00.000-07:00

P/U donations:
3 beds & dressers -
queen bed, armoire, no mattress - just box spring, double bed, bunk bed double bottom, single top with trundle, matching sets, unassembled

also p/u separately...
Futon w/mattress & 3 pillows
2 Queen Beds w/Boxes

delivered:
Twin Mattress to former MH resident.

Actions Log 4/24/10

2010-04-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

p/u donation:
Brand new toiletries, cleaning supplies, pots & pans
twin bed

Actions Log 4/21/10

2010-04-21T09:57:00.000-07:00

P/U donation:
3 couches & toddler bed
2 dressers
2 end tables
Clothes

Delivered:
2 dresser, toddler bed, couch or loveseat, pots pans, cutting knives, microwave, desk, chair, 4 lamps, kitchen utensils, measuring cups, colander, steamer basket

Actions Log 4/8/10

2010-04-09T08:56:00.000-07:00

Crisis Response

Food delivered to homeless person staying in hotel(evicted for having a felony on record)
Followed up next morning(4/9/10) to deliver bus tokens.
Attempting to get client into temporary shelter.

Actions Log 4/7/10

2010-04-07T20:19:00.000-07:00

Moved MH client(family of 2).
Completely furnished 2 bedroom duplex through ARM donations.
Labor provided through FH Vets, OTTR House, and ARM

P/U donations:
4 end tables, 2 Dressers, Misc. household goods(coffee maker, towels), Television

Actions Log 3/31/10

2010-03-31T20:28:00.000-07:00

Dropped off 2 lawn chairs for MH client
Picked up donated twin mattress box spring and metal frame
Picked up donated groceries - van load of dry goods - for ARM and FH pantries

Actions Log 3/27/10

2010-03-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

Donations P/U:

sleeper sofa
extra long couch
hutch
3 dining chairs
recliner
end tables
2 fans
3 bookshelves

Actions Log 3/26/10

2010-03-26T10:28:00.000-07:00

Donations P/U:

2 washers
2 dryers

Actions Log 3/25/10

2010-03-25T10:38:00.000-07:00

Two moves prepped for two separate clients of MH.

Move 1:
All furnishings provided through CC.
All toiletries, bedding, kitchenwares provided through ARM.
Labor provided by FH and ARM.

Move 2:
Canceled due to client not receiving lease and keys yet. Will reschedule move.

Actions Log 3/24/10

2010-03-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

Crisis Response
{Donation p/u's delayed - call backs made to reschedule}
Homeless female with 2 children in current care of HOPE 413
-ARM providing temporary shelter for client via one week in hotel
-ARM provided one week's worth of groceries
-Will follow up as needed and/or requested

Actions Log 3/19/10

2010-03-19T20:30:00.000-07:00

Met with MH client and created wish-list for possible 3/25 move. Waiting for inspection on clients new place of residence.

Actions Log 3/19/10

2010-03-19T20:24:00.000-07:00

Moved MH client:

Queen size mattress
Queen size box spring
Queen size frame
couch
arm chair
coffee table
dresser
dishes
utensils
pots & pans
blankets
toiletries
sheets
towels
groceries(5 days worth)

Actions Log 3/17/10

2010-03-17T20:05:00.000-07:00

Picked up donated recliner(Kent).
Delivered dresser to family in Brimfield(follow up).
Delivered following items to single new mom(Ravenna):

diapers (newborn)
wipes (received)

baby powder
lotion
diaper rash creme
nail clippers

(non digital )baby thermometer
ear or nasal extractor (bulb)
plastic baby bath tub
bottles
cotton balls

bassinet sheets
bibs
receiving blankets

one-piece sleepers
undershirts (any baby girl clothes she has only a couple things)
stroller, changing table, baby swing.

Actions Log 3/10/10

2010-03-10T20:03:00.000-08:00

Fueled ARM truck $40.00.
Prepped d/o of Twin Bed Set, Dresser(d/o was cancelled due to client being detained by police during the previous evening - we are holding items for client).
Picked up donated entertainment stand in Cuyahoga Falls.
Delivered 3 arm chairs, tupperware, bedding to family in Brimfield.
Picked up 2 roll away beds(temps) being returned.
Dropped off miscellaneous items for County Clothing Center.
Dropped off donated packs of diapers for family in need.
Working on mattresses from Myers Appliance in Ravenna.
Received phone call from past ARM client seeking support for alcoholism recovery(Client is in hospital recovering from car accident while driving intoxicated.)
Completed computer set-up for office.

Actions Log 3/9/10

2010-03-09T19:57:00.000-08:00

Loaded Truck with 8 unusable couches(pet odors, missing cushions, filthy, etc.) and took them to Alliance Landfill(45 minute drive). Help from OTTR House. Cost at dump: $43.00

Brought in a veteran(to FH) with sclerosis to receive counsel and medical attention for seizures due to alcohol withdrawal, also had a major hernia protruding from groin area and was in an extreme amount of pain. Was able to get him to VA and begin detox.

Actions Log 3/7/10

2010-03-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

Picked up donated Full Size Sleeper Sofa and Love Seat.

Actions Log 3/6/10

2010-03-06T08:51:00.000-08:00

Working on throwing out unusable couches. We have not been able to find a dump that will take a truck load at one time. We are troubleshooting....

Setting Up ARM/BarbieRose Office

2010-03-03T18:51:00.000-08:00

Installing new computer
Setting up internet for Ohio Benefit Bank services.

Actions Log 3/1/10

2010-03-01T13:50:00.000-08:00

Picked up donations of hundreds of:

shampoo
toothpaste
bars of soap
perfumes
chapstick

also...

canned foods for pantry

Moving Storage to new location

2010-02-25T13:34:00.000-08:00

We've spent the last 2 days moving our storage contents to a larger facility. We've been assisted with labor by the OTTR House Clients, FH Veterans, and Community Service Workers and ARM crews.

Actions Log 2/23/10 - SF Move

2010-02-23T15:26:00.000-08:00

SF move completed. Family of 4.
All wishlist needs were met.

Labor provided by ARM and FH Veterans.

Actions Log 2/22/10

2010-02-22T15:26:00.000-08:00

Large donation picked up and truck prepped for SF move.

Actions Log 2/20/10

2010-02-20T15:29:00.000-08:00

Donation picked up:

Twin mattress
Twin box spring
Twin Bed Frame
Twin sheets, pillows and bedding
Women's clothing

Actions Log 2/18/10

2010-02-18T12:31:00.000-08:00

This is a donation that is being picked up this weekend from one donor:

twin frame, box spring, and mattress;
kitchen table with four chairs
two seater couch that pulls out into bed;
some pots and pans,
tv stand,
tv
dresser
and clothing.