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URL:https://kicmke.org/events/fill-sweet-dreams-pillowcase-nov23/
SUMMARY:Fill a Sweet Dreams Pillowcase
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nFill a Sweet Dreams Pillowcase for youth living 
 temporarily at The Cathedral Center’s emergency shelter. Many homeless f
 amilies in Milwaukee are transient\, living in cars\, hotels\, or staying 
 with friends or family members. The ongoing stress around housing uncertai
 nty can lead to an increase in mental health problems among children\, inc
 luding anxiety\, depression\, and behavioral issues.\nThe Cathedral Center
  works to provide a safe environment for unaccompanied women and families 
 with children experiencing homelessness. Through an emergency shelter and 
 a flexible housing program\, The Cathedral Center provides a space for our
  community’s most insecure to heal and receive the workforce development
  and other services they need to set and achieve goals to regain independe
 nce.\n\nActivities\nInvite your kiddos to go shopping or encourage them to
  ask friends and family to collect the following items to fill their Sweet
  Dreams pillowcase:\n\n\n 	\n\n 	Blanket (crib size or smaller\; must be n
 ew)\n 	Stuffed Animal (medium size that can still fit in a standard pillow
 case\; must be new)\n 	Book (age-appropriate children's book to encourage 
 reading and family bonding)\n 	A note/card\n\n\n\nHandmade pillowcases wil
 l be provided. The pillowcases were made with love by a KIC kid’s Grandm
 a!\nImpact\nThese Sweet Dreams Pillowcases will offer reliable comfort and
  support emotional well-being for children staying at the Cathedral Center
  during a time of housing transition. Your children will have the opportun
 ity to gain a greater understanding of housing insecurity and learn that t
 hey are so very capable of supporting others in our broader community!\n\n
 When &amp\; Where\nDrop off items and stuff your pillowcase by Nov. 28 at 
 a leader home in Bayside at a time that works for you. The address will be
  provided following registration.\nOR\, we have room for 10 individuals to
  join us at the Cathedral Center for a tour and deliver the Sweet Dream Pi
 llowcases. We’ll read the book\, A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story by Er
 in Gunti\, and hear about the Cathedral Center’s mission. (This option w
 ill be open until filled.)\nWednesday\, Nov. 29 from 5:30-6:15 p.m.\nCathe
 dral Center\n845 N Van Buren St\, Milwaukee 53202\nPlease indicate in your
  registration which option works best for your family.\n\nRegistration Inf
 ormation\nParticipants: 24 kids to fill 24 pillowcases\nAge: All ages\nCos
 t: The cost of the materials to fill the pillowcase.\nQuestions: If you ha
 ve any questions\, contact Erin LeMoine at erinlemoine@kicmke.org.\nCancel
 lations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come
  to life. However\, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if
  you can no longer participate\, please email erinlemoine@kicmke.org ASAP 
 so we can fill your spot.\n\nOur Partner\nThe Cathedral Center’s mission
  is to provide a safe environment for women and families while working to 
 end homelessness one life at a time.\n\nLearn more about The Cathedral Cen
 ter on their website.
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