My reason for writing this is to put into your minds if there is any way any of you can pull together some resources to help the kids and volunteers here get through the blasted cold months ahead.

We have hand warmers left over from last year thanks to a wonderful, generous donor. We have (mens) large size gloves and mediums, lined. What we need are small size- ladies small like or childrens warm gloves to work in the barn. We truly need something that you can move your fingers in to work. Some gloves are so stiff that you cant bend your fingers around things--manure forks, hose, bucket handles, etc. 

Im not asking for anything expensive, just something that can be utilized. Even liners for other gloves if need be.

We go through so many gloves and other things here that we have had a donor give us two chest drawers to put things in so the volunteers can pull something out if needed. Many times I have had parents drop off kids for community service and they are not dressed at all for the weather let alone barn chores. I am always digging to find a sweatshirt, warm jacket, gloves, hat, something to keep that poor child from freezing. With the "Clothes Closet" we can have some things on hand, left here, washed & sanitized by me, to be ready for the next person who comes in need.

Here are two examples of what we are looking for: 

Kids sizes and the ladies are for the teenage girls who come in to help as they cant fit the kids sizes anymore.

http://www.west-chester.net/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1433&mid=2

http://www.west-chester.net/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1430&mid=2

We are also looking for small amounts of the following:

sweatshirts

thermal shirts

knit hats

coveralls--bibbed or otherwise

winter boots that are waterproof

Any help you can give this season to help all of them get through with helping here is much appreciated. You never know what extras someone has lying around, second hand stores or other places that might have them to donate. Feel free to post to others what our needs are.

Handing each of you a warm cup of cocoa and a smile...

RT