The Holiday Season is quickly approaching. We are looking for caring volunteers to partner with Compassionate Care Hospice of Houston's Volunteer Team to make baskets or gift bags for our terminally ill patients. There are many patients who unfortunately do not have the support during the holidays experience the feeling of being loved. Through our annual holiday baskets we've been able to extend the gift of love and compassion throughout the Holidays and the entire year. We have "KIDS HOSPICE" also. All our patients have been given a terminal diagnosis of six months or less to live on earth. Through the hands of our community we are able to extend hugs and smiles to make each day joyful, while allowing our patients to experience dignity in their last days.

This is how your organization/group can help. From the dates of Dec. 6th - December 31st 2010, we are accepting donations to make baskets. Volunteer groups are encouraged to make baskets at your site as well. Please attach a sticker/tag with your group name. When baskets are completed they can be picked up or delivered to our office. The baskets will then be delivered to our patients in the Houston and surrounding areas.Our Volunteer Coordinator is the point of contact for this activity and will gladly work with you to get the gifts picked up. Below we have a list of donation items and/or basket contents. If you are interested in taking part in this activity please contact or Shronda "Shay" Thrower-Rogers, or Volunteer Coordinator to get started.

Donation Content Items:

Baskets, Item Containers of all sizes (Mugs/Gift Bags/Hampers/Organizers)

Non Perishable Food

Socks/Blankets/

Toiletries :(Aromatherapy/sanitizer/wipes/tooth brush/paste/lotion/baby oil)

Grooming Items (Combs/Brushes/Shavers/Mirrors/Manicure items)

Stuffed Animals

Gum/Snacks/Water/Cookies

Inexpensive Jewelry (beads/tiaras/caps/hats/watches)

Candy (Gummy Bears/Peppermint/Butterscotch) or Sugar Free/Soft Chewables

Musical Items (Cards/Toys)

Games

Pens/Pencils/Crayola/Markers,

Magazines/Books/Tablets/Coloring/Puzzle Books/Calendars

Any others please use good judgment.

Note:We do not intend for this to be a large financial expense therefore, Dollar store items are highly recommended.

Thanks in advance for your support & contributions this 2009 Holiday Season.

Ask about our Annual Teddy bear Drive that kicks off December 6, 2010. We are giving hugs that keep on giving through the arms of cuddly teddybears. All donations must be clean & donated to hospice patients. Call 713-667-3247 ask for Shay or the Volunteer Coordinator.

Shronda "Shay" Thrower-Rogers

• Crafters Basket Makers: Donated items must be new. Groups & Individuals such as businesses, schools, scouts, churches, families, organizations, charities, etc are welcomed. A company letter can be provided for your records for tax purposes.