Our grange, along with other granges in the state, adopt a student(s) at the Michigan School for the Deaf.  We provide gifts for Christmas and then a birthday gift during the year.  The teachers at the school were in need of items to assist them with their teaching.  We received their list and purchased $175 worth of items. 

Often the 10yr old-16yr old group is the least to receive donations. Suggested toys for the older children include make up kits, hair dryers, watches, colognes, perfumes, sporting equipment, throws, sketchbooks, dartboards, & sunglasses. Items such as hygiene products – bath kits, grooming kits, & shaving kits are also desired.  Our grange spent over $200 on items for this age group. 

Ten winter coats and 15 hats were delivered to the 3 elementary schools of the Bullock Creek School District in late November.  Depending on how good the sale is determines how many coats we are able to purchase for the schools!