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MapleGOOD Moments

November 2022 MapleGOOD Moments

11/22/2022

 
**Thanks to Lindsey Reichelt and the MapleGOOD Handy Helpers for helping 2 of our seniors with yard work on 11/13. They filled 60 lawn bags from just one yard! Thank you for taking care of these sweet neighbors!

**We loved reading how Christy Kramlich, with the help of other donors, was able to provide 12 families a dinner for Thanksgiving!!

**Another great post we discovered on the Maplewood MPD FB page: We would like to send a huge thank you to Lowe's Home Improvement (Maplewood) for donating this washer and dryer to The Salvation Army Maplewood Corps (photos below). This is an excellent example of the community working together for the betterment of all.

**If you didn't already know this, MapleGOOD has another group called MapleGOOD - You Rock Group and has spurred kindness among the community in some creative ways! (Be sure to check it out!) We enjoyed reading this message posted in that group: "Here's My generous gift from Leticia Lettie for my first Scavenger Hunt (see photo below). It was quite an adventure - a positive experience seeing so many groups and creative artists spreading kindness! And I loved finding this group. Even though I’ve been gone from MO for many years, St. Louis remains close in my heart. 


***WE LOVE HEARING ABOUT PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! IF SOMEONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SHARES A KIND WORD OR AN ACT OF COMPASSION THAT MAKES YOUR DAY, PLEASE LET US KNOW!... SEND US A PRIVATE MESSAGE, AND WE'LL SHARE IT THE NEXT MONDAY!
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MapleGOOD Moments November, 2022

11/20/2022

 
Many of you know Chasity Mattox and her strong desire to serve the community. In case you don’t know this, she is often seen filling the mini-food pantry at Yale and Manchester (AKA the Community Cupboard). And, her kids and husband frequently lend a helping hand. We know that she’s shown compassion on numerous occasions, often unseen, but nonetheless continuing to care for those in need. We appreciate you!!

Carolyn Munch, who regularly keeps tabs on the Hygiene Heroes Trunk, is so conscientious and caring! She often adds much-appreciated items to it, hoping that neighbors in need will find what they’re looking for! We appreciate her thoughtfulness and desire to continue finding ways to help our community!!

Elaine Oliphant, a resident of Richmond Terrace - A Lutheran Senior Services community (Richmond Heights, MO), is passionate about helping those in need! Recently, she helped the team that assembled meals for The Family Freezer, despite the fact that she’s blind! If anyone has received a fudge pie from the freezer, they will attest to the fact that she knows how to bake! Today, she gave us a bunch of items she ordered for the pantries. What a generous and kind woman! Thank you, Elaine!!

***WE LOVE HEARING ABOUT PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! IF SOMEONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SHARES A KIND WORD OR AN ACT OF COMPASSION THAT MAKES YOUR DAY, PLEASE LET US KNOW!...SEND US A PRIVATE MESSAGE AND WE'LL SHARE IT THE NEXT MONDAY!!

Introducing the MapleGOOD Family Freezer!

1/21/2022

 
​What is it?
The deep freezer, located in the kitchen at Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship, that we'll
start using to store frozen meals for those in need in our community (i.e. someone with
COVID or another sickness, a family with a new baby, someone who's recovering at home
after being in the hospital, etc.)
How can you help?
If you like to cook, please consider doubling a recipe that you plan to make, and then contribute half to our freezer. We'd appreciate any food items that will freeze well, including:
  • entrees, soups, breakfast casseroles
  • bread or muffins, cookies, etc.​
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Important details:
  • Please use disposable containers or Ziploc bags that are freezer-safe.
  • Label with the following information: contents, date, and if applicable, any special dietary notes like "gluten-free" or "sugar-free."
  • To coordinate a time to drop off your food, please email us at maplegoodmo@gmail.com, or submit an "offering" message on our bulletin board.
If YOU are someone who would benefit from receiving something from the freezer, PLEASE contact us at maplegoodmo@gmail.com or submit a request to our Bulletin Board.  Note: We might need a little time to start stocking some items.

The MapleGOOD Handy Helpers Were Out in Force!

10/23/2021

 
Sunday, October 10th was Annual Service Day for the MapleGOOD Handy Helpers. Led by Lindsey Reichelt and her team from Curated Properties, the Handy Helpers did serious fall cleanup for 5 households in the MRH community. 
40 volunteers generously gave their time and energy last Sunday to help our elder neighbors with yard work gardening and painting.
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A new railing and stair treads were installed at Rannells this week. On Sunday volunteers painted the new stairs and railing.
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  • ​Garden Cleanup on Lyndover Place - The owners can no longer tend to their garden so the volunteers cut back and dug up overgrowth. Overgrown bushes and trees in yard were trimmed, leaves were raked and a general clean up gave the yard a nice finished look.
  • Garden Cleanup on Commonwealth, Alicia Court and Collins Avenue - The volunteers cleaned up these yards by raking, gardening, and weeding. Fence boards were repaired and fall mums were planted
Yard Cleanup on Cambridge - Owner is confined to a wheelchair and wanted some help cleaning up her yard. 
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​If you know of any neighbors that could benefit from volunteers helping with exterior home repairs or yard work, we are always happy to help - just pass along their info!

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​​Email Lindsey at lindsey314@kw.com to be notified of volunteer opportunities in the future.
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Food Drive for MapleGOOD's Mini Pantries and Hygiene Box.

8/12/2021

 
We will be collecting items this Saturday for refugees in St. Louis, along with our mini-pantry drive!
The International Institute's - New American Wish List
Did you know that there are 8 mini-pantries in MRH that are stocked and maintained by neighborhood volunteers? Some people drop off shelf-stable food at the pantries, others will buy a case of something from Amazon and have it shipped to our pantry managers.

Our pantry managers are out there every day stocking, cleaning, and learning about the needs of our neighbors. When donations are low, they often provide food on their own dime. These folks are walking the mutual aid walk regardless of harsh weather and an occasional depressing mess to deal with. 

Support our pantries and those who keep them stocked by participating. Shelf-stable food is always needed and welcome. 
  • Participate in our food drive on August 28th
  • Drop off shelf-stable food at any of the mini-pantries or hygiene box in our community.
  • Stop by one of our mini-pantries at any time to do a 60 second straighten up, or pick up any trash in the area.
  • Be a mini-pantry monitor for a week, a month, or longer.  
  • Support our pantry managers by giving them a break. Offer to fill in for a week or a month or help them out a few days a month.
  • Purchase food online any time using one of MapleGOOD's shopping lists. Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page to choose a list.

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Our Mayor-Elect Wants to Hear from You!

4/17/2021

 
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Congratulations to our Mayor-Elect, Nikylan Knapper! She has reached out to MapleGOOD to help her to prioritize the issues most important to all of us. 

Please fill out this short survey to express your thoughts. You may complete it anonymously or add your contact information if you'd like to offer more thoughts or support for an issue.
​Thank you to everyone who participated in this informal survey. The results have been tabulated and delivered to our Mayor-Elect and her team.

MapleGOOD Neighbors

3/16/2021

 
“MapleGood has been a blessing for our family this past year. From groceries that were enough to share with others in need, to tutoring for our granddaughter that we’d never be able to afford, to help with replacing our grandson’s bike, we’ve been blessed. I’ve lived in Maplewood 38 years, this past year, and because of MapleGood, I learned what community really means: Being there for each other, receiving what you need and giving what you can and the feeling that you’re never alone.”
Debbie Eggers

We are Celebrating MapleGOOD's 1st Birthday!

3/16/2021

 
One year ago our neighbors Dessa and Susan printed flyers and handed them out to their neighbors and then kept passing them out. They did this during a global pandemic to try to connect us to each other and strengthen our community.  Then we jumped to a Facebook group and the magic began and it hasn't stopped.​​
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It can be unpleasant to be reminded of the challenges of 2020, at the same time it's encouraging to reflect on how our community immediately stepped up to the task of helping each other through those challenges!


We are collecting thoughts and stories from our community members for posterity and in celebration of our year of coming together. 
Share Your Thoughts

Tell Us Your Thoughts and Wish MapleGOOD a Happy Birthday.

3/14/2021

 
One year ago Dessa and Susan printed flyers and handed them out to their neighbors and then kept passing them out. They did this during a global pandemic to try to connect us to each other and strengthen our community.  Then we jumped to a Facebook group and the magic began. ​
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Since then we've connected with and supported each other in more ways than we can count. Take a peek at all of the programs that have formed in our group so far! This past year has devastated us, but it has also brought us together. We'd like to hear your stories of how MapleGOOD has touched your life.

We are collecting thoughts, stories and photos about MapleGOOD to so that we can share it on our website for our 1 year celebration. We'd love to hear yours!
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Nominate Someone Special for a MapleGOOD Dino-Mite Dance-O-Gram

3/6/2021

 
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Happy Birthday, MapleGOOD! 
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On March 17th, 2020, MapleGOOD started to bring our community together and it keeps getting better!

Do you know someone who needs a little extra encouragement?
Or, maybe someone who’s gone above and beyond during this COVID craziness?

This is your chance to nominate an individual (a friend, a significant other, child, parent, teacher, mentor, business owner, etc.) who deserves a little something special to let them know how much you love and appreciate them!  
Fill out the form below to tell us about your nominee.
Next, we’ll choose several winners that will receive a special Dino-Mite Dance-O-Gram! 
We'll then contact the individuals who nominated the winners, to coordinate a time for their friend’s special Dino-Mite Dance-O-Gram.  

The Dino-Mite Dance-O-Gram will include a special appearance by some of the Dino Dance MapleGOODers and an exclusive dance outside the winner’s home (you can request the song). We’re happy to coordinate any additional requests, such as having our dinos deliver a gift or card from you. 

Nominations must be submitted by noon on Monday, 3/15.  
Dino-Mite Dance-O-Grams will be scheduled for the weekend of March 19th.
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