bEAUTIFY

BEAUTIFY: NOOKSACK SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Over the summer, Mosaic is collecting supplies so that more families in our county can start the new school year well.  

Our Beautify Team connected us with 3 key organizations:

(1) The Nooksack Valley School District Family Resource Center
(2) The Nooksack Middle School.
(3) The Everson Food Bank

Use these lists to bring supplies to our Sunday gatherings all summer long:

*You can also make financial donations by selecting "Beautify Supply Drive" on our giving page here.

(1) Nooksack Valley School District Family Resource Center Supply List
The Nooksack Family Resource Center serves students and families in the Nooksack Valley School District - where almost two-thirds of families qualify as low-income. Like many people in Whatcom County, these families are affected by the high costs of food and housing, and these resources are one way to help bridge those gaps. We serve families who need resources for personal hygiene, cleaning and laundry supplies, diapers and formula, and resources for warmth in the winter.

Due to last year's flooding, there continues to be limited housing in our district, and some families are still living in hotels. Your donations of these resources allow our staff to quickly provide essential items when we find about the needs in our students' homes.
  • Blankets and bedding
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Pillows
  • Diapers (all sizes) and baby wipes
  • Baby formula
  • Personal hygiene products (e.g., toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner)
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Laundry detergent and fabric softener
  • Dish soap and sponges
  • Paper towels and toilet paper
  • Cleaning supplies (e.g., all-purpose cleaner, disinfectant wipes)
  • First aid supplies (e.g., band-aids, antiseptic ointment, thermometer)
  • Small appliances (e.g., electric skillets/crockpots for families living in hotels)
  • Flashlights and batteries
  • Phone chargers and extension cords
  • Multi-purpose tools (e.g., screwdriver, hammer)
  • Gift cards for FredMeyer, Safeway, Target, etc.
(2) Middle School Supply List
  • Athletic shorts/sweatpants
  • Athletic socks
  • Athletic tank tops/t-shirts
  • Knee Pads for volleyball
  • Shin Guards for soccer 
  • Gift cards to Big5, Target, etc. for sports equipment 
(3) Everson Food Bank Supply List
  • Non-perishable food items

WHY WE BEAUTIFY

The first thing we learn about the Jewish understanding of God, is that God is creative. Not just "slap a bunch of paint against a wall" creative, but "bringing order out of chaos and 'very good'" creative.

Why do you suppose the writers of Genesis wanted us to know that? At Mosaic, we think it is because it shows mankind that our creativity and desire for beauty come from the fact that we are created in Gods image. It also shows us something beautiful about God.

This is why we seek to bring beauty in our world. It can be picking up trash, cleaning up a run down lot, serving an organization that helps people, caring for our environment or just offering a hand to someone in need.

Want To Help Organize Beautify Sunday's?

We are always looking for people who have a passion to serve and want to give some time to making our beautify Sunday's meaningful for our city and the families in our church. The more eyes we have looking for ways to serve, the more we can help those in need. Click the button below to coordinate with our Beautify Team.