Mothers Without Borders

Mothers-Without-Borders March 2007 Newsletter

In the spirit of Mothers Day. Mothers Without Borders Vermont is holding its 2nd annual effort to help Mothers in Zambia by collecting items for “Newborn Kits”. Items will be collected through May 18.

A Newborn Kit contains:
6 cloth diapers, 1 layette gown, 1 bar Ivory Soap, 4 diaper pins, 3 plastic pants (small), 1 pr. baby sox, 1 receiving blanket, 1 newborn hat.

Items can be dropped off at the following places:

Bristol: Mountain Greens, Lawrence Memorial Library, Honey Lights
Middlebury: Middlebury Fitness, Ilsley Library
Vergennes: Kinney Drug
Burlington: Kidstown, Pallets
Locations also in Brandon and Rutland.

Items will be collected through May 18.

Mothers Without Borders Vermont
50 Mountain St. Bristol, VT., 05443
Phone: 802-453-2376 Fax: 802-453-4832
motherswithoutbordersvt@yahoo.com

January 20, 2007 Sew-a-thon
Holley Hall in Bristol

What more is there to say?????
Our really huge reach goal was 1000 dresses. Did we really think we could do it? Who knew?! It was such an alarming goal it seemed like it just might be possible.

The picture tells part of the tale.

This is the group that was still hanging in there at 8 p. m. on Saturday night, the 20th of January.

As I look back over the list of those who had a part in this I find that over 180 businesses and community members had some part in this event, from providing food to cutting fabric, ironing, sewing, packing, and more! You could just feel the energy and excitement in the room as all of those hands were working away to reach a common goal. There was so much joy in seeing friends you don’t get to see as often as you like, as well as meeting and making new friends!

For a complete list of volunteers go to www.motherswithoutborders.org.