moments that take my breath away.: Cascade springs with the United Angels Foundation

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Cascade springs with the United Angels Foundation

Today we and the privilege of going to Cascade Springs with the United Angels Foundation. This foundation is so wonderful. They offer Support for families who have children with Special Needs. They have really fun activities for the kids and today was one. The Forest service volunteered by teaching the kids about fire safety, and we even had a visit from Smokey the bear. Home depot donated some things that the kids could make out of wood they had a bird nest, a boat, helicopter, butter fly house and a couple other things. Costco, donated back packs and some school supplies for the kids. they had volunteers come from Costco and home depot. It was a really fun day. We went a little hike down by the springs and got to listen to a story about smokey the bear. Our next activity will be the halloween party at Hee Haws.

2 comments:

LaceySeptember 18, 2010 at 9:07 PM
I didn't know you were a member of that group. We are too, but haven't been to an activity yet. We joined them because we loved Uptown downs, and haven't been inpressed with UDSF since they left!
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CindySeptember 18, 2010 at 9:31 PM
That sounds awesome! I''ve never heard of Home Depot or Costso doing something like that. I'm glad you posted. The scenery is beautiful by the way! Looks like it was a very fun day!
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