In the past 5 years AK members have kept the spirit alive for over 100+ families and seniors at Christmas due to the generosity of our great membership. Let's take a look back.
Flashback to 2009
Happy Holidays to all.....
"It is that time of year for all of us to look back, remember, and be thankful for everyone and everything we have in our lives.
David and I understand that this has been a very difficult year for many of our friends and families. But, we also know that their are many more families who are in need this holiday season.
Last year, we asked for donations from the members, and with the generousity of our Audiokarma family, we were able to sponsor 2 families for the holidays. We were fortunate to find an organization that let us get to know the families and actually go to the homes and give the gifts to the children. I will never forget the look of the 9 year old little boy who we surprised with a bicycle. His mother had MS and was not able to do very much for her son for Christmas, let alone buy him a bike.
This is why we are going to ask for your help again this year, so that we can sponsor another family for Christmas. We understand that many members of our family cannot afford to give, and we do understand. We are asking those who can give, to please give. For every $250.00 we are able to sponsor one family. Wouldn't it be great if we could sponsor 2 families."
Fast Forward to 2013
Adopting Families for the Holidays 2013
"It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. I do hope that this past year has been good to you and your family. Now is the time when many members of Audiokarma open their hearts, and audio collections, to help others in need by participating in the Adopting Families for the Holidays here on Audiokarma.
Last year we helped over 27 families and 3 Senior Citizens have a Christmas. You also helped to donate funds to provide over 2,000 meals to the hungry. We purchased presents, gift cards and food to make sure that our adopted families woke up Christmas morning to gifts under the tree, and had a warm meal in their belly on Christmas evening. We provided Senior Citizens with food to fill their pantry and warm boots for their feet.
I take the time to call each and every family and see what they "need" and what they "want". Some of the families have needs, like winter coats and boots for their kids. Some have wants, like the mom who just wanted to have "something" under the tree for her kids on Christmas morning so they could still believe their was a Santa Clause. I really try to take the time to get to know these people, and make sure that your donations are going to a well deserving family. For many of the families that we adopt, it is the only way that their kids will have a Christmas. We have walked into homes where there is really nothing but the "Charlie Brown" christmas tree, and the sparkle in the childrens eyes when we get there. With your help, we keep the "Magic" of Christmas alive for these children."
As some of you may know, Audiokarma has adopted many families in the past. We do this every holiday season to provide for families that are struggling or having a difficult time providing for their families.
One of the things that many members like to do is sell or auction off items for the families, and we created this forum specifically for those auctions.
Please feel free to list your items for sale, or for auction to benefit this charity.
There is no charge for selling in this forum, all we ask is that the funds generated in this forum, all go to the AK Adopting Families for the Holidays charity through Volunteers of America. You can do this a couple of ways.
1) Send the money to Audiokarma through this link. http://www.audiokarma.org/support.html
Please make sure that you note that the funds are for the Adopt a Family.
2) Mail the funds to
AudioKarma
29488 Woodward Ave
Suite 160
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
Please let the seller know payment is sent, this way we can let them know when payment arrives.
Either way you choose, please make note on the payment, that it is for our adopted families. Thank you for your continued support.
Due to the generosity of our great membership this year marks the 6th year that we will be Adopting Families for the Holidays.
I wish you all a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.
Nancy
Ms Grumpy
Flashback to 2009
Happy Holidays to all.....
"It is that time of year for all of us to look back, remember, and be thankful for everyone and everything we have in our lives.
David and I understand that this has been a very difficult year for many of our friends and families. But, we also know that their are many more families who are in need this holiday season.
Last year, we asked for donations from the members, and with the generousity of our Audiokarma family, we were able to sponsor 2 families for the holidays. We were fortunate to find an organization that let us get to know the families and actually go to the homes and give the gifts to the children. I will never forget the look of the 9 year old little boy who we surprised with a bicycle. His mother had MS and was not able to do very much for her son for Christmas, let alone buy him a bike.
This is why we are going to ask for your help again this year, so that we can sponsor another family for Christmas. We understand that many members of our family cannot afford to give, and we do understand. We are asking those who can give, to please give. For every $250.00 we are able to sponsor one family. Wouldn't it be great if we could sponsor 2 families."
Fast Forward to 2013
Adopting Families for the Holidays 2013
"It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. I do hope that this past year has been good to you and your family. Now is the time when many members of Audiokarma open their hearts, and audio collections, to help others in need by participating in the Adopting Families for the Holidays here on Audiokarma.
Last year we helped over 27 families and 3 Senior Citizens have a Christmas. You also helped to donate funds to provide over 2,000 meals to the hungry. We purchased presents, gift cards and food to make sure that our adopted families woke up Christmas morning to gifts under the tree, and had a warm meal in their belly on Christmas evening. We provided Senior Citizens with food to fill their pantry and warm boots for their feet.
I take the time to call each and every family and see what they "need" and what they "want". Some of the families have needs, like winter coats and boots for their kids. Some have wants, like the mom who just wanted to have "something" under the tree for her kids on Christmas morning so they could still believe their was a Santa Clause. I really try to take the time to get to know these people, and make sure that your donations are going to a well deserving family. For many of the families that we adopt, it is the only way that their kids will have a Christmas. We have walked into homes where there is really nothing but the "Charlie Brown" christmas tree, and the sparkle in the childrens eyes when we get there. With your help, we keep the "Magic" of Christmas alive for these children."
As some of you may know, Audiokarma has adopted many families in the past. We do this every holiday season to provide for families that are struggling or having a difficult time providing for their families.
One of the things that many members like to do is sell or auction off items for the families, and we created this forum specifically for those auctions.
Please feel free to list your items for sale, or for auction to benefit this charity.
There is no charge for selling in this forum, all we ask is that the funds generated in this forum, all go to the AK Adopting Families for the Holidays charity through Volunteers of America. You can do this a couple of ways.
1) Send the money to Audiokarma through this link. http://www.audiokarma.org/support.html
Please make sure that you note that the funds are for the Adopt a Family.
2) Mail the funds to
AudioKarma
29488 Woodward Ave
Suite 160
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
Please let the seller know payment is sent, this way we can let them know when payment arrives.
Either way you choose, please make note on the payment, that it is for our adopted families. Thank you for your continued support.
Due to the generosity of our great membership this year marks the 6th year that we will be Adopting Families for the Holidays.
I wish you all a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.
Nancy
Ms Grumpy
