Project Go 2010 Was a Huge Success!

Valley Mission “Gets Organized”

 

On January 22^nd and 23^rd, Kathryn McMillan and Teresa Barr of Clutter Conversions, LLC in Staunton led a group of professionals in a volunteer project to re-organize and de-clutter four areas within the shelter.

 

"Having increased our capacity to 85-beds, and now regularly housing over 65 people, more than ever before, it is imperative that we make the best use of all available space to provide for the needs of the people we serve," said Wendy Shiflett, the Valley Mission's Public Relations Coordinator.

 

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has designated the month of January as Get Organized Month.  "“Getting organized is one of the top New Year'’ resolutions people make, and with 4,300 NAPO members ready and available to assist, it is easier than most people think," ”said NAPO President Laura Leist.  “NAPO members have helped people put order to their lives during this month-long event by offering solutions for getting organized and hosting events nationwide.”

 

Kathryn McMillan and Teresa Barr teamed up with Jim Maust, owner of Venture Builders, Deb Mitchell, owner of the Design Group of Harrisonburg, and Home Depot’s Home Team Pros.  This team of professionals oversaw

the “GO Project” which utilized the skills of other professionals, volunteers, and shelter residents.

 

The enthusiasm of all involved made for two days filled with excitement and fellowship in a project that truly benefits Valley Mission.  We, at Clutter Conversions and the Valley Mission are so appreciative of the support we received from the community, and now that Valley Mission is better organized they can more accurately target our donation requests to further improve on the services we provide.  

Thank You To All Who Helped

 

We wanted to recognize all those businesses and volunteers that helped to make the “GO Project” such a success.

 

Venture Builders

The Design Group of Virginia

Home Depot – Home Depot Pros and products

Mill Cabinet Shop – for custom built cabinets

Community Bank

American Real Estate – Kendall & Betty Bennett

Staunton Wal-Mart

First Bank & Trust

Christ United Methodist Church Seekers

Amanda Whitehead

Bentley Commons in Staunton

Jerry Coffman

Global Puppet Ministries

Wanda Washington – Montague Miller Real Estate

Simple Elegance Catering – Brenda Vann

Brian Minninger

Augusta Free Press

Domino’s Pizza provided pizza for Saturday volunteers

 

Friday Volunteers                       

Kathryn McMillan, Teresa Barr, New Hope Church members,

Jim Maust, Deb Mitchell, T-Ann Johnson – (ActionCoach), Donna Stone, Tony McMillan and Valley Mission Residents     

 

Saturday Volunteers

Kathryn McMillan, Teresa Barr, Johnnie Barr (ActionCoach), Jim Maust (Venture Builders), Home Depot Pros (Jennifer Love, Kat Carr, Kali Carr, David Eustler), Cambridge Austin, Donna Stone, Tony McMillan, Dawn Hinde (Dawn’s Cleaning Service), Lee Ann Breeden, Paula Tyree and Oliver Patrick (Interim Health Care)