Our thanks to Siddharth from Julius West Middle School for hosting a book drive on February 21-23 and for making bookmarks for our Books for Bedtime literacy program. We are excited to share these books and fun bookmarks with our kids. Thank you!
Feb, 2019
Birthday Buttons for Zilly, February 21, 2019
Lana made some fun 1.5″ buttons in honor of Zilly’s 5th birthday. Zilly is the much loved therapy dog at The Children’s Inn at NIH. Happy Birthday Zilly!
Small Things Matter and Difference Makers Silent Auction
Takoma Park Middle School
April 12, 2019
6-8:30pm
Our thanks for all of your kind and generous donations! Our auction would not be possible without your support!
Individual Donors
- Kathy Brison – handsewn ball, bib set, apron, and mug rug
- Emma Houle -5 handcrafted scarves and hat
- T. Joy – handcrafted bookmarks
- Jaime Randolph – 2 amigurumi, fish hat, and shawl
- Virginia Seymour – handquilted Hawaiian quilt
- Emily Glazer – 2 quiches
- Cara Chang – 2 rum cakes
- Wendy Kent – $25 Takoma gift certificate and tea
- Katya Partan – 3 chocolate cakes
- Jessica Moore – XL Teddy Bear
- Ella Fagone – 1 hour Sign Language Class
- Kathy Jentz – container garden plantings design
- Mei Mei Chang – fused glass jewelry
- Evan Porch – 3D printed items
- Beth Vogel – banana bread
- Scott DeGasperis – mead
- Nicole Wojcik – STEM toys
- Dawn Yamashita – 2 backpacks
Company Donors
Feb, 2019
STM at Kokua Foods distribution, February 17, 2019
STMers Ella and Lana had a great time reading stories aloud to the children at Difference Makers Kokua Foods distribution on February 17, 2019. The children were very happy to take home new books for the libraries they are building at home. Our thanks to Ella for her generous donation of books for our literacy program.
Feb, 2019
Book donation by Elizabeth Brinkama, February 8, 2019
Books are near and dear to our hearts so we were thrilled to receive this donation of new books from Elizabeth Brinkama on February 8, 2019. We are working on collecting new books for our next school-wide distribution of books at a Title I school (TBD). We welcome any individuals, groups, or businesses that can help us by hosting a book drive. Thank you!
Feb, 2019
STM at Mid-Winter Play Day, February 10, 2019
STM had a great day on February 10, 2019 giving out free used books and sharing our mission with the TP community at the Mid-Winter Play Day. Lots of fun was had by all. Highlights included facepainting, board games, balloons, and Simon Says with Congressman Jamie Raskin! Our thanks to the City of Takoma Park, MD – Municipal Government and Pat Rumbaugh/Let’s Play America for letting us be part of their special day!
Feb, 2019
STM at Colette’s Valentine’s Day Slumber Party, February 8, 2019
STM had a wonderful time with Colette and her friends on February 8. Colette decided to craft for those in need as part of her Valentine’s Day Slumber Party. She and her friends worked diligently to make tied fleece scarves. Colette decided to donate her scarves to the families attending the Difference Makers Kokua Foods distribution this weekend. Our thanks to Colette, her family, and her friends for their kindness.
Feb, 2019
Fleece pulls for Montgomery County Humane Society, February 8, 2019
We had lots of long strips of fleece left over from our scarves project. Rather than throwing them out we made some fun doggie pulls from it. These will be donated to our friends at Montgomery County Humane Society, Inc., Rockville, MD.
Feb, 2019
STM Books, Monsters, and More at TPES PTA Meeting, February 5, 2019
STM had a great time reading monster books, crafting monster stuffies, and playing tag and Simon Says with the children at the TPES PTA meeting on February 5, 2019. Hope you can join us next time! Check out our upcoming events at www.smallthingsmatter.org
Feb, 2019
Fleece Scarves and Toiletries for the Homeless Delivered!
Our thanks to all of our STM members and partners (Difference Makers, DM Ambassadors, DM at Richard Montgomery High School, Strathmore Children’s Chorus, Seneca Valley High School, The Goddard School), and volunteers including NASDAQ #NasdaqGoodWorks and Montgomery County Volunteer Center volunteers for donating their time and effort. We would also like to thank Youth Service America, Mott Foundation, and Montgomery County Volunteer Center for their generous grants to STM that made this possible.
- 70 hand decorated cotton drawstring toiletry bags filled with soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste for Interfaith Works Women’s Shelter
- 120 hand decorated cotton drawstring toiletry bags filled with soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste for Shepherd’s Table
- 100 fleece scarves for Shepherd’s Table
- 200 fleece men’s scarves for Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless HBCAC Men’s Shelter
- 350 fleece scarves, 35 knit scarves, 35 knit hats scarves, and 10 knit pillows to The National Center for Children and Families