I’m pleased to say that RESA’s Metro Vancouver Chapter is making serious progress with our Sereena’s House project. You can read an overview of this project here. The generousity that it seems to have evoked in many has been an amazing experience and one that I believe we will carry with us for many years to come. It is very easy to take our daily extravagances for granted: a comfy place to watch TV, a stove to cook our meals on, a freezer for our surplus of food, to name a few. When I visited Sereena’s House about a month ago, my eyes were opened to how much need we have in our own backyard.
Our wish list of items that will make Sereena’s House a home for 30 women is getting smaller as we collect more and more donations. In hopes of completing the list so our Chapter can complete the set up and ‘makeover’, the items below are what we are still in need of. Want to get involved? Give me a call or drop me a line and let’s make this happen!
Sereena’s House Wish List
- Small desk for computer
- Flooring (laminate would be ideal based on current state of flooring. There are two rooms in need; one is 18 x 47 and the other is 15×40)
- Paint for a room that measures 15×40 (gift certificate)
- Crib boards
- Lockable storage units
- Electric stove
- Spray bottles for cleaning products
We are thrilled to announce that our first sponsor has teamed up with us and has already made a huge contribution. Go Truck Go, a Vancouver based moving company owned by the fantastic Sean Edwards has already picked up and delivered a freezer for Sereena’s House free of charge. If you’re ever in need of moving services, I recommend Sean and his crew whole heartedly. Thank you, Sean, for your kindness and willingness to get involved!
Please share this story with your friends, families and colleagues to help us spread the word and make Sereena’s House a smashing success!
