Napa Arise: Care

BAGS OF HOPE We are creating "Bags of Hope" care packages for new children entering a foster home by filling diaper bags for infants and backpacks for toddlers, elementary aged children and teens with items that will bring a sense of familiarity during an undertain time. Here are some suggested items:
INFANT Diaper bag Wipes Diapers Socks Bib Blanket Baby shampoo Baby bath wash Diaper rash cream Nail clippers Stuffed animal Onesies Hairbrush Photo album Gift certificate for clothes	TODDLER Hairbrush Toothbrush/paste Stuffed animal Blanket Pajamas Sippy cups Diapers Socks Small toys/doll Crayons/coloring book Books Photo Album Gift certificate for clothes	AGES 6 - 12 Toiletries Socks Hairbrush Toothbrush/paste Pillow and case School supplies Backpack Disposable camera Photo album Reading books Stuffed animal Blanket Pajamas Small toys Gift certificate for clothes	TEENS Backpack Toiletries Toothbrush & paste Disposable camera Photo album Books CD Player and a CD Socks Journal Pillow Case Blanket Gift certificate for clothes Fast food gift certificate

RESTORING HOPE Another way we are meeting needs in our community is through a ministry called “Restoring Hope.” This branch of Napa Arise collects new and gently used furniture to help foster parents or birth parents set up a household to better care for their child(ren). Large items such as beds, dressers, tables, chairs, and sofas help these parents meet the requirements of the state and are greatly appreciated. We also provide baby equipment, such as cribs, rockers, play discs, swings and bouncers to foster parents who receive an infant in. Restoring Hope is also committed to networking our furniture resources with other help agencies in the valley that have needs.

Many people send gift certificates for children's clothing
or send us a check. If you would like to help with this ministry,
call us at (707) 253-9449 and ask for Peggy Smith.

If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution,
you may send it to

Napa Arise c/o Care Ministry
P.O. Box 5997
Napa, CA 94581

If you would like to learn about being a foster parent,
please call Napa County Foster Care at (707) 253-4761.

-Christian Volunteer Networks: We will serve as a hub for Christians to mobilize a presence of Christ by doing volunteer help for elderly, school students and the needy. These networks will bridge Christians into the community by partnering with community agencies and education entities and will be forming in 2007.

GLORY STORY: Peggy Smith (of our care expression) has been getting to know the moms of foster babies she takes care of. This in itself is a great example of God’s grace and favor. One birth mother began attending church with her. On the third visit the daughter-in-law of Bea Tapparo (of our healing & deliverance expression) gave a testimony about her daughter’s victory over cancer. The birth mom was impacted by this message of light, and when the pastor preached on the same subject, then gave an altar call, she rushed forward to receive Jesus!