Angel Reach
THE MONTHLY ANGEL REPORT
March 2021

MARCH
With your help Angel Reach is touching lives every day
Notes to Share From My Desk:
Patricia Johnson, Kinship Director
A change is in the air, we have come to know it as spring. It is a time when the grass become greener, the trees come back to life, the sound of nature is a little louder and the desire to venture out of our homes is strong.

This is also a time when families begin to come together to plan activities (i.e. prom, graduations, traveling, family reunions). It is my prayer that more of these events will take place this year. Although there is a strong need to remain cautious, if we put into practice all the preventive measures learned over the last 12 months we can get back to some form of normalcy.

It may not be safe to have a community wide Easter Egg Hunt, but you can plan one for your own front and back yard. Invite those family and friends that you have had regular contact with and enjoy the day.

Angel Reach is preparing Easter bags for ages 0 through 11. Please plan to come by the 112 W. Pauline location of March 30, 2021 to pick up the bag for your child.

It is also that time of year to help plan for the future and celebrate the successes of the past year. On July 10, 2021, the Leadership of Montgomery County and CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County present THE GAME OF LIFE. This event will be held at the Walter P Jett Center located at 601 W Lewis St. Conroe, Texas 77301 from 1:00 until 5:00 pm. It is an interactive experience for children ages 12-18. Your youth will learn about Nutrition, Legal Matters, Finances, Laundry, Vehicle Maintenance and First Aid. This session is for Angel Reach Kinship Youth only. Space is limited to 40 youth. A sign up google doc form will be sent out for registration. Registration closes on April 8, 2021. Parents are invited to stay and participate along with their youth. Kinship staff will be on hand to help with supervision. This is the first year that we will begin tracking participation in scheduled events.

If you have a senior who will be graduating this year, we need to know about it. Our celebration “Always Pursue” is scheduled for June 6, 2021, from 4 to 6 pm. Please contact Bette Lanahan or myself so that we can begin planning to help you recognize your child’s accomplishment.

As always, we are here to be a resource for you and your family. If there is something that we can help you with, please let us know. Events are planned with you and your household in mind. Please plan to participate. Your participation is what keeps the program operational.
SPECIAL BLESSINGS
Shared Treasures Saturday opening on March 13, 2021, was HUGE success for those who came to the store. A very special donor by the name of Kay Magletto donated numerous pieces of furniture for kinship households. She was also on hand to help stage the furniture and other household items. She engaged with the clients and gathered information about some of the families' needs. Although only five families came into the store, we provided for 23 family members. Customers left the store with everything they needed and additional household furnishing.
CROCK POT DESSERT
for EASTER
How about Grandma Peach Cobbler cooked your way!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2 - 15 oz cans of sliced peaches in heavy syrup
1 box cake mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Empty the cans of peaches with the syrup in to a 4 or 6 quart slow cooker.
2. Top with the cake mix.
3. Cut up the butter and dot the cake mix with the butter.
4. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until the cake is done.
5. Allow to cool and serve.
GETTING READY FOR EASTER!
TICKET TO DREAM

Tickets to Dreams is making this year a special one for Kinship youth ages 0 to 11. A bag filled with special Easter eggs and activities to make the day a great one.
THE WOODLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Thanks to TWUMC for providing candy for Easter Eggs to be added to the bags as an extra, treat.
NEW: SATURDAY SHOPPING AT SHARED TREASURES
We have heard you speak! April 17, 2021, Shared Treasures will open from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. This is to give you a chance to shop for your family without having to miss work or doctor’s appointments. I would like to continue this on a monthly basis, but must see an interest from you.
SPRING MUSIC CAMP
Shellee Coley with Real Life Real Music Foundation will hold a music camp at 112 W Pauline St. on April 17, 2021 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm. If you are interested in your youth participating, please contact Patricia Johnson at 281-827-7340 or email at patricia.johnson@angelreach.org. In order to add this as an ongoing event, your participation is necessary. If your child has an interest in music, here is an opportunity for some professional coaching at no cost to you.
FOOD PANTRY HOURS
Tuesday Morning: 
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Drive by only.

Food Pantry is located at 
1107 N. San Jacinto
Questions?

Kinship Director Patricia Johnson: patricia.johnson@angelreach.org

Please do not come to the Food Pantry before 9:30am on Tuesdays.

If you have an emergency, please reach out to Bette Lanahan.
FOOD PANTRY HOURS
If you have sick kids, doctor appointments, or are unable to pick up due to conflicts on Tuesdays from 9:30am-12:00 pm, we can assist you!
We offer easy ordering on-line. Please submit order by Monday at 10 am.

You simply fill out an order form and we will pull your groceries and have your grocer time that is convenient for you or possibly a home delivery as well. Groceries ordered on-line can be picked up in the tent after noon on Tuesdays.
MAKE A DONATION
Please help today by making a donation to Angel Reach. Every penny goes directly to helping better the lives of abused and neglected children and young adults in our community who are lost and alone. From all of us at Angel Reach, thank you.

"Angel Reach's mission is to break the generational cycle of abuse, neglect, and homelessness by equipping aged-out foster youth and homeless youth to live independently as well as providing critical services and support to relatives doing their best to keep children out of the foster care system"
About Angel Reach
Angel Reach, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families caring for abused and neglected foster children and also for helping young people who have aged out of the foster care system who are at risk for homelessness. Angel Reach empowers young people to be the best they can be.

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