The year 2011 was a busy year for the Reserve. We helped in 38 cases, up from 27 cases in 2010.
A case is any help from one needed item up to and including a truck full. We had 3 cases for one item and 5 full trucks for total burn downs. The rest of the work was for something between the extremes.
I want to thank anyone who donated to The Community Reserve during 2011. Without that generosity there would be no Reserve. I wish all donors could be on site when people who have suffered disasters receive your valuable donations. The look on their faces is more than words can explain. Thank you.
Today a young lady from a total burnout received a large donation. Sofa, sofa sleeper, small refrigerator, swivel rocker, 2 toddler beds, play pen, mattress and box springs, and more. A real blessing to see her and her family get a needed boost after a horrible fire.
Next order of business is, we qualified for MEIJER'S COMMUNITY REWARDS program. They will rebate a percentage of any purchase to the Reserve. To help us you only need to register using organization number 707220. Go on line at Meijer.com/rewards. When you get to the organization name enter 707220. In a short time your Meijer card and keytag will arrive. Use those item at the time of purchase and The Reserve will get a rebate. This program costs nothing just shop as you already do.
For problems call 1-800-962-7011 They do a great job at that number.
We hope to continue this work in 2012
Marv Larue
The Community Reserve
