The new year brings...more paperwork

Well, we have received our answer from the IRS...for more paperwork. It was sent off on 1/25/10 and hopefully we will hear back soon. Basically, it can go one of three ways:

1) They ask for even more paperwork.
2) They deny it and we apply again with a narrower focus (most likely eliminating the debt reduction part...which kind of kills me, but I also know that most doula services don't do this)
3) We get approved and can start applying for grants.

If we are denied because of the unorthodox nature of what we are trying to do, then we may have to look into finding a benefactor and becoming a private foundation (similar to the Gates Foundations but with far less money).

I know this seems to be taking a very long time, but it's actually pretty quick by IRS standards and I'm hoping all of this front end work will help Ayla Birth withstand the test of time.

-Anne

First Drop off!

Last week we dropped off half of our items to Yolanda House, a domestic violence shelter in Portland, Oregon. 

Final Tally!

Well, we did it!  In a year with low charitable donations all over the place, we were able to collect:

26 blankets
4 pairs of booties/hats
several items of clothing
a HUGE bin of toys

These items make a huge difference to struggling family, thank you all!

Thank you Twisted!

Thank you to the wonderful patrons of Twisted yarn shop in Portland!

Thank you Sandy Area Fiber Artists

Thank you to everyone who dropped off items at Designer Yarn in Sandy!  Your donations make a BIG difference!

Thank you Hillsview Community Church!

Thank you Deana, Peggy and all the ladies from Hillsview Community Church for your bag of blankets and clothing!

Thank you Girl Scouts!

Thank you Girl Scout Troops...

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Thank you The Knitting Bee!

Thank you to The Knitting Bee owners and patrons!  The 8 blankets you made will keep 8 little bodies warm and loved this year.