Introduction
Valley Mission “Gets Organized”
On January 22nd and 23rd, 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.
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 are so appreciative of the support we receive from the community, and now that Valley Mission is better organized we can more accurately target our donation requests to further improve on the services we provide. For more information about this project contact Kathryn McMillan at (540) 294-1523.
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.
Clutter Conversions, LLC
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)
