"On the street I saw two small homeless children and their mother.  With little hope for a good meal, a safe and warm home, on-going healthcare, a chance for an education, and a strong sense of self, I felt sad.

I then became angry and said to God:  Why did you permit this?

For a while I did not get a reply, but suddenly I received the answer:

"I certainly did something about it.

I made YOU".

A Giving Circle is a practical and fun way  to help a cause that you strongly believe in.  So many times people donate either money or items and don't ever really see the benefit that was received by the recipient.  By "pooling" resources, a group of  people can have an enormous impact in providing needed services and materials, while at the same time clearly understanding the importance of their gift.

Jardin serves the Neediest of the Needy- homeless and near homeless children by providing therapeutic childcare in a safe and caring environment.  We also help parents be the best parents they can be regardless of their living situation.

There are several ways. If you already  have a group of  friends, co-workers, or belong to an organized group, meet weekly or monthly and everyone contributes to the Giving Circle that interests  the group.  Or, if  you would like to belong to a giving circle that is interested in the same type donation/gift you are interested in, we will have events so that you can meet co-givers  on a regular basis at Jardin.
 

We will provide your group a quarterly
 Financial Report, Pictures,

and Stories that  directly

 relate to your group's gift.
 

Penny Circles

This is a great Circle for children to belong to!  Have them collect change through school or organizations and donate each month.

Wash Tub Circle-

Save quarters and help our families keep their clothes clean.

$10, $25,or $100 Circles

Each member of the circle contributes a designated amount each week or month.  With 20 Circle members contributing $10, your group has contributed between $2400-$10,400 per year

Every Circle will be invited to come
to Jardin for an Appreciation Day
during the year to see what
wonderful things have been
accomplished with your Circle
donation.

Family Giving Circle

This Circle helps our families with medications, doctor's costs, and other items. It also helps with babysitting during parenting group activities.

4 Seasons Circle

Help us purchase presents and sponsor a birthday/seasonal party for children.

Diaper Brigade

We always need DIAPERS!!!! Especially pull-ups and training pants.

Bed, Bath, and Way Beyond Circle

Start-up costs to move into a new home are often costly.  We help families with new /good linens, kitchen supplies, and other items.

Rock-a-Baby Circle

We need men and women to come hold, cuddle and rock babies during lunch time.

Stock Pile Circle

Our Afterschool Club needs specific supplies for our project learn curriculum.

Good Job! Circle

Help us recognize the good

work that our staff do by

providing items or a party.