November 15, 2008
Rake n Bake Rain Plan
With the questionable weather on Saturday we met as a small HDHM Rake N Bake committee and developed this strategy.
Because HDHM Ministry has already invested in excess of $1,300 to feed 1,000 plus volunteers and clients, we will be providing Brunch/Lunch for you tomorrow only, rain or shine.
Our Blanket and coat drive is still on as well, and we will have a large truck on hand in the parking lot for your convenience. I just learned that coats for children as well as adults will be accepted along with any blankets.
Your role:
Option 1--
REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER-Please come to the BHS gym between 7:30AM and 8AM to meet your respective team Captain. We will have our pep rally and you will have the chance to hold a team meeting to explore options.
1. Do we rake today Sat Nov 13 if weather permits?
2. Do we meet at the client house tomorrow, Sunday Nov 16 and do the job in better weather?
3. Do we meet at the client home next Saturday Nov 22 and do the job at a designated time?
We will leave those decisions up to each independent team.
Whatever you decide, please remain or return to the gym on Sat tomorrow Nov 15 to help us eat 1,000 hot dogs, 100 lbs of assorted salads, Tuna, Egg, Chicken, Potato, etc. as well as some fancy deserts served with soda and apple cider. We do not want to waste food. Please help us eat.
Our official Rake N Bake planning role ends tomorrow after the lunch. Yeah Team
If you do not show up at all tomorrow, you will indeed let your whole team down and that would be disappointing and a dis-service to say the least.
We can still have fun with a pre-celebration luncheon. We will provide the music for dancing.
Any burning questions please contact the Chairman Rob Bonn at 740-9553 or e mail him at robertbonn81@cs.com
Please make sure your questions are BURNING. He is a tired pup.
No need to ask anyone if the Rake n Bake is still on, because it is with the above provisions and options. Please come as planned.
Thanks you.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Posted by hdhm at 07:09 AM | Comments (0)
September 22, 2008
HDHM Rake n' Bake 2008
Posted by hdhm at 08:37 PM | Comments (0)
August 08, 2008
Baby Ariana
I am happy to report I was able to meet for the first time Shannon (21) and Baby Ariana
(7 weeks)who lost their Dad/Husband in a car accident back in Sept.
We were able to deliver a trailer load of baby essentials listed below and shown in the above photo along with a HDHM check in the amount of $4,000.00 all made possible by the many HDHM subscribers, church groups, and corporate offices over the last 4 weeks.
Check out part-timer Grand-pa Pete who will never be called for baby sitting I am sure.
Cash= $765.00
Stop & Shop $730.00
Big Y = $20.00
Gas = $115.00
Walmart = $650.00
Target = $45.00
Once Upon a Child = $25.00
CVS = $750.00
Shop Rite = $45.00
Dawn’s Pizzazz Spa
(manicure/pedicure) = $50 value
Kohl’s = $100.00
Babies R ‘Us = $320.00
Costco = $25.00
Stew Leonard’s (value unknown)
Many personal articles in trailer (est $3,000.00)
Sub-Total = $6,640.00
HDHM CK= $4,000.00
Grant Total= $10,640.00
When one totals up all the items and financial support, Shannon and Baby Ariana will enjoy in excess of $10,000.00 worth of treasurers for the next several months.
Since many of you have asked to adopt with gifts or financial help Shannon and her beautiful baby for the holidays and thereafter, she has permitted me to give you her home address:
Shannon Lambert
18 Lambert Lane
Pleasant Valley, NY. 12568
The whole family including grandparents and friends of the family greeted us at grandmas home with a warm welcome including lunch and a couple of home made pies for our complete enjoyment. It was a very emotional Sunday visit, and one we will remember for a very long time.
Thanks to the 155 HDHM donors who made this day happen.
We have closed our garage from this point forward. Thanks
Posted by hdhm at 09:56 PM | Comments (0)
August 07, 2008
Laptop Donation Success Story
A few weeks ago I searched on Pete's Repeats for help in locating a lap top computer for a 22 year old Spinal Cord Injury patient who was rehabilitating at Burke Rehab in White Plains NY. This gentleman is no quitter and wants to attend college soon, but the requirement is a lap top or no admittance, and he could not afford anything close to the cost of a lap top computer.
Very generous HDHM subscribers Bob and Jane Rohr in Brookfield CT answered the call and they have picked up the entire cost of a new lap top which we delivered to Steven today at Burke in WP. We also received $300.00 from 11 other donors for this young man and we gave him a HDHM check for that amount to be applied to the purchase of books or any immediate need.
In addition we were blessed by an IBM employee John Dischinger who was instrumental in utilizing his employee discount and with his technical skills purchased at a savings the IBM lap top and included a docking station for ease of transfer for Steven.
What a smile. He is one happy dude.
It is folks like this that make this Ministry what it is, and we are very grateful for the support.
Pictured left to right:
Back row---Bob and Jane Rohr, Boss Man,
Front row--Steven, Claudine the PT who contacted us with the request.
Today represents one of the main reasons why "I Love My Job".
Pay Day for Steven. Check for $300.00.
To all of you who follow our Ministry, "Thanks for Caring".
Posted by hdhm at 06:34 PM | Comments (0)
August 12, 2007
HDHM Free Car Winner
A week ago we offered a donated car to the most in need and the vote by the committee after reviewing 15 profiles of some very worthy candidates. If we had 14 other cars they would all win one, but we only had one.
I urge you to look at the photos and then please read Mary's profile. If Mary did not have bad luck, she would have no luck at all. "And we think we have problems".
1989 Buick LeSabre 4 DR Sedan 6 Cylinder
Only 85,000 miles
Dear Mr. Brady,
My need for a reliable car:
My name is Mary, a member of Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, and I am a veteran of the Army National Guard (1982-1989) now age 43, and find myself homeless for the second time. My apartment building caught fire and I lost everything in 1996, which had me on the street with nothing to claim but the clothes on my back. I was in two auto accidents, none of which were caused by me, but I was hit from behind, and that left me in Veterans hospitals for months. In 1997 I was hit from behind by a large truck and pushed over a cliff at Squantz Pond New Fairfield CT. and presumed to be dead when the medics arrived. With the help of God, I survived but the accident left me with 80% of my teeth damaged, but with no dental insurance from the VA, I can not have my appearance improved and currently live everyday with the roots exposed from the remaining teeth which is sometimes painful to say the least.
I have a special need for a car to replace my 1989 auto with 200,000+ miles in major disrepair because I need to visit my VA doctors about 40 miles away 2 times a week for therapy and without the visits, I am in big trouble. I have had several important jobs in my career, but my health has slowed me down considerably with the latest being heart trouble cause by the two car accidents and my time in the service. . My three life threatening issues are: 1. Mitralvalve Prolapse 2. Atrial Septal Aneurysm 3. PFO shunt.
I have no family when my dad died recently after he was married several times, and my mother has lived in a mental facility for several years. We have no contact as she is very far away. I live on the VA disability program, as well as Social Security Disability both of which are not very much. I love to work and volunteer, but am limited to where the car will take me and the cost to repair the vehicle. With a reliable car, I can get a good job and still be an active member of my Church where I can serve others in the Name of the Lord.
I am and educated person having received my Undergraduate Degree from Wes Conn in 1986, and my Masters in Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Affairs in 1993. I am also an accomplished musician having played the French horn, Trumpet, and Baritone Horn in the Military band. If it wasn't for my bad luck, I would have no luck at all. I am however determined to make it through my current difficulties and survive in this great community here in CT.
If your committee would consider me for this wonderful car, I would be very grateful. I first thank the Lord for this new lease on life, and I thank my friend from Church for advising me of this hdhm opportunity. Thanks you for any consideration.
Respectfully Submitted:
Mary XXXXXXXX
Posted by hdhm at 08:59 AM | Comments (0)
August 11, 2007
Scooter Winner A Success
You may recall we were blessed with a donated $3,000.00 mobile scooter last week, and received several e mails from folks who had a need. The HDHM selection committee thought the e mail below was a well deserving handicapped person who should enjoy the freedom this scooter provides. See photos below.
Hi my name is Emily and my mother Anne has been suffering from multiple sclerosis since she was 25 she is now 64. She has trouble walking; she has lost almost all feeling in her left leg. Most days when she is trying to walk she ends up falling and hurting herself. God has blessed her though the doctors said she should have been in a wheelchair a long time ago. The time has come now though that I feel she is in desperate need for a wheelchair or a scooter. Recently my father’s boss canceled their health insurance so there is no way they can afford to buy an electric scooter. My mother is such an amazing woman. I have 6 sisters and 2 brothers. My parents had 4 of their own and then adopted 5 including myself. They also used to be foster parents and served in our church diligently. Recently my parents have met a lot of financial difficulties and this would be such a huge and welcomed blessing from God!! Please Please Please take my mother into consideration for this blessing!
God Bless
I heard from Ann and she told me "If I am chosen, I would be able to take it with me when Ken and I go to visit our grand babies in Alabama and go to the Alabama State Fair because I haven't been able to do anything like that for 15 years.
This is what the HDHM Ministry is all about, but we can do nothing without your generosity. My personal thanks to Joe Bupivi whose late wife has no further need for this scooter that she loved so much.
Posted by hdhm at 08:54 AM | Comments (0)
August 10, 2007
New Electric Chair delivered
You may recall we received a gift of a $6,000.00 new electric wheelchair to enable someone in need of mobility to enjoy it now and in the future. After receiving several responses for such a gift, a committee of 7 HDHM folks made the difficult decision to reduce it to one candidate whose introductory note from a family friend is below.
Dear Mr. Brady,
I received your e-mail from my friend and said this HAS to be an e-mail from God. My name is XXXXX and I am writing to you on behalf of my friends Dan and Sandy. Dan had a stroke about a year ago at the young age of 43 which has left him paralyzed on the left side. Since this incident the two have had many trying hardships. Dan has not been out of the house for a year except to go into the hospital since the stroke. They live in a two story home so it is very difficult for him to get around. He is confined to one floor and basically one room, the bedroom. The simple things in life such as using the bathroom and eating meals have become extremely difficult without move ability. Sandy has tried to get help but has had no luck. Medicare even told them it was a two year waiting time to even get accepted for medical coverage. Sandy and Dan have two children and get very little help from SSI with finances/money or other necessities. Sandy is the only one working so there is no extra money for things needed. Dan has recently gotten to the point of giving up on life due to the fact that he has been confined to the house for over a year. Sandy constantly struggles with taking care of him because one person can only do so much and be so strong. She tries to keep it together for the kids but it is an extremely painful battle. I have personally taken it upon myself to buy wood to build a ramp for Dan so he can get out of the house and regain hope for life. I have even been on EBay looking for an electric wheelchair within my price budget because I am not that much better off than Sandy and Dan but it is something he desperately needs. This electric wheelchair will make things more bearable for them and maybe even Sandy will get a chance to stop crying for a few days. If you can please help Dan rekindle his spirit by being able to move around and do things like watching his children play outside, or even get out of the house in case of an emergency while Sandy’s at work, it would be so greatly appreciated. Sandy needs an angel right now so I hope your ministry, which I’ve heard nothing but good things about, can help. God Bless.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX
Old Manual Chair
New Electric Chair delivered Sunday Sept 23
Ramp building Saturday Sept 22, 2007
Dan is now in re-hab and will return in 5 days to find the surprise of the ramp and the electric chair. This will be an exciting day for his return home to be with his wife and two young children who miss him terribly.
I want to thank personally Mr. Ken Christensen for such a fabulous gift in the name of the Holy Spirit.
It is stories like this one that keeps this Ministry motivated to do good for as many folks as possible, and with your continued support and encouragement we will have many more success stories like this.
Peace
Posted by hdhm at 08:47 AM | Comments (0)
July 26, 2007
Goodsearch Fundraising
In January of this year we became part of the Yahoo drive engine under the name of www.GoodSearch.com
If you were to select this web site, and then designate all your searches to benefit the Handy Dandy Handyman of Brookfield, we will receive a penny .01 cents for each search. To date for 2007 we have accumulated $169.00 which is payable at year end.
This endeavor will cost you nothing and you still get the quality of the Yahoo search engine with every search you create.
Hope you can get on board for this Ministry. Thanks
Amount Raised
Please use this site honestly. Fraudulent searches will result in a charity being de-listed.
Handy Dandy Handyman Co (Brookfield, CT)
ID: 827915
Year: [2007 \/]
Month Searches Amount Raised (Estimated)
January 3681 $36.81
February 4371 $43.71
March 3130 $31.30
April 2227 $22.27
May 1587 $15.87
June 1102 $11.02
July 711 $7.11
Total: Year-to-Date 16809 $168.09
Total: Since Inception 16809 $168.09
For GoodSearch to succeed, it will take a major grassroots effort. Please spread the word to your friends and family and ask your favorite charity or school to include GoodSearch in its next newsletter and on its website.
We estimate that each search will raise $0.01 for your designated charity or school (image and video searches are not included). For the fiscal year October 2005 through September 2006, each search actually earned 1.3 cents. The more people use GoodSearch, the more money will be directed towards your cause. The sky is the limit!
Here's an example of how much your organization can earn:
Charity or School Size Number of Supporters Average Searches Per Day Estimated Revenue/Year
Small 100 2 $730
Medium 1,000 2 $7,300
Large 10,000 2 $73,000
The data provided herein is estimated. For example, the revenue does not reflect certain adjustments which may be provided for in the terms of service (e.g. adjustments due to fraudulent searches). As a result, we offer no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of this information. This information is to be used as a guide only.
Posted by hdhm at 08:47 PM | Comments (0)
Silent Auction
You may recall we hosted a silent auction for a family who had donated their mothers two refrigerators and new stove to HDHM for the less fortunate, expecting nothing in return. We turned it around and provided a silent auction for the three appliances with all proceeds going directly to the family enabling them to bury their mom with no insurance.
I am pleased to advise all three items received plenty of bids, and along with 7 other generous plain donors receiving no appliances, we will be sending a check to the family for $1,000.00 which they are not expecting. Thanks to all who participated in this worthy cause. Peace
Posted by hdhm at 08:43 PM | Comments (0)
Donated Car Awarded
Folks, you may recall we were given a car from my daughter Kerri for the sole purpose of it going free to a needy family. We received 23 responses and beautiful e mails requesting consideration. I wish I had 23 cars as all candidates qualified, but the committee could only choose one winner.
Today, my daughter handed the keys to the winning candidate we will call Mary. Mary lives in New York State and is a single mom with a 13 year old daughter and a 12 year old son. The profile of Mary as submitted by her very caring sister Louise is noted below for your review.
Right to left-Kerri, Mary, Daughter Jane, Mary's sister Louise in green top.
In addition to receiving the auto, an anonymous donor has agreed to make any necessary preventative repairs to the vehicle to the tune of $1,000 to send Mary and the kids on their way with this fine automobile.
We hope you agree with the committee on their selection of Mary. Selection from 23 candidates of the most needy is the most difficult part of this Ministry, but it is really determined by the Holy Spirit.
I would have a great need for the Ford Explorer
because my younger sister desperately needs help. She
has 2 young children and about 4 years ago she was
diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She had been
working and doing well until about a year ago when she
had to leave her job because of the extreme stress.
She worked with mentally impaired adults --set up
group homes for them and pretty much ran the whole
show, but because of the pituitary tumor and the fact
that she is also bi-polar -- her doctors are having a
very hard time regulating her medication, which made
her job extremely hard to continue. She is now on
disability and does volunteer work. She is divorced
and lives in an old farm House that is in terrible
shape. My husband is basically re-building the house
for her --her roof had to be replaced, her kitchen
floor had so much dry-rot that it was literally
falling through to the basement so he had to build
supports for that. Now on top of everything else, the
engine in her jeep blew leaving her with no car. We
have been trying to help her as much as we can
financially but we've pretty much spent all our
savings trying to make her house livable and safe and
now can't do much about her car, so if she were to get
your daughters explorer that would help her out
tremendously! My husband is a mechanic so he can take
care of all the maintenance on the car that's needed.
I know you have many people that need help and many
that are probably worse off than my sister so I want
to thank you for any consideration you can give her
for receiving this generous offer. And as always,
thank you for all the wonderful things you do!
Posted by hdhm at 08:38 PM | Comments (0)
April 14, 2007
The Healing Hearts Bereavement Center
The Healing Hearts Bereavement Center in Danbury CT is an organization that provides free services to the community when a family experiences the loss of a loved one, and is always standing by with a loving heart.
We were asked to support them with a spring clean-up this year since there are only a few who work there and can not do it all themselves. Since many of our school kids are on Spring Break next week, this would be an ideal way to gain the much needed COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS for this wonderful outreach project.
Task:
Tuesday morning April 17, 2007
Need 15 men, women and teens
Meet me at Saint Joseph Church lot at 8AM
Bring your lunch, a rake and a shovel if you can
Any other garden tool will work
Work until 2PM or when finished
Posted by hdhm at 11:07 PM | Comments (0)
Urgent Need Filled
From Pete's Repeats this morning at 5:17AM 4/12/2007 Thursday morning:
Urgent Need:
We have a client with a baby who just celebrated her 1st birthday and has Cystic Fibrosis. Her doctors have strongly suggested she breathe with the help of air purifier brand "IQ Air Health Pro Plus". Since the new purifier cost $750.00 and the mom can ill afford such an item, is there anyone out in Handy Dandy Land who might know where there may be a free unit meeting this description. They are is disparate need if this specific unit to keep this child breathing without any trouble. We can provide a tax deductible receipt for your donation.
RESPONSE
At 5:38AM this morning, a very generous donor to HDHM has advise me that he will be sending us a check to cover that special breathing equipment for the one year old child struggling with Cystic Fibrosis with breathing difficulties. The check for $750.00 will cover all costs. How nice is that? God is GOOD.
Have a blessed day.
MEET BABY MARY AND VIEW THE VERY NICE THANK YOU NOTE FROM HER SPECIAL MOM.
Thank you so much for your amazing efforts and caring hearts!!! Mary's environment and air quality is crucial to her health and this air purifier will go a long way to keeping her little lungs from having to work so hard. Words can't express the depth of my gratitude and how touched I am to know that a perfect stranger could be so generous!! I am so thankful for the gift and will try to return the favor some day, somewhere, to someone!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Posted by hdhm at 11:01 PM | Comments (0)
January 11, 2007
Help Support HDHM with your Web Searches
To sign up is quite simple. Log on to www.goodsearch.com. To donate to the HDHM ministry, go to the box that says "Who Do You GoodSearch for?". Type the word "Handy". Click verify and choose the Handy Dandy Handyman, Brookfield, CT. You can use this search engine in place of your Google or other engines and donate to a great cause. HDHM will receive .01 cents per search and be paid in December of each year. You can make this site your homepage and/or add their toolbar to Internet Explorer 5 or 6, Change the default search engine used in Internet Explorer 7 and in Mozilla Firefox.
Posted by hdhm at 10:08 AM | Comments (1)
November 18, 2006
Rake n' Bake 2006 News Times Article
If you have yet to see todays Danbury News Times, Section B front page, there was a very nice article written by the reporter on this years 9th Annual Rake n Bake featuring the teens of the area pitching in on one of the 62 properties.
You can also click on this link if you are not able to get todays paper.
Great job everyone. "We did it"
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
www.hdhm.org
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 12:53 PM | Comments (0)
Call for Help
I have been in contact with the volunteer coordinators at the Dorothy Day Homeless Shelter in Danbury CT. and they have a serious need for single serve small individual trial size items for their nightly guests who frequent this Hospitality house. These are folks who for personal hygiene reasons will not be able to share any large containers of items, require trial size articles ONLY.
Additionally, if you are a traveler and just happen to be a collector of such items from the hotel establishments, this is the perfect size. Clean out your cabinets today. Hotel soaps, shampoo, mouth wash units would work just fine.
If you are a dentist and receive samples of tooth paste or tooth brushes, this too would be a perfect item. We will accept full cases of anything that fits the need.
One morning while I was serving at the shelter we had no tooth paste or a tooth brush. How would you feel tomorrow morning if that happened to you? It is not very pleasant, right?
The following list was provided by Dorothy Day for your consideration.
Single service sizes:
Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body lotions, Tooth Brushes, Tooth Paste, Razors, Deodorant, Shaving Cream, Ladies Napkins, Combs, Q-Tips, Mouth Wash, etc.
How to Donate:
1. You are asked to drop off any items at the top of my garage at the address below placed in a plastic covering should there be any threatening weather.
2. If you wish to make a financial donation for me to purchase the required items, great. Check should be payable to HDHM Ministry and mailed to my address below. Note in the memo section "Shelter Supplies".
When to Donate:
1. This drive will be for 4 weeks, ending on December 15th, 2006 in time for a great Christmas gift for the Homeless.
2. Drop off 24/7 and we will pack in one of the 30 boxes we hope to fill in 4 weeks.
Who can Donate:
You, your school class, youth groups, social groups, real estate offices, scout troops, athletic teams, corporations, church groups, or anyone with an open heart for the less fortunate.
Target:
It is my intention to provide enough product for a 12 month period, so if we all reach deep, we can certainly make it happen. I have a very large garage so let it rip.
Any questions, you know how to reach me. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
Boss Man Pete
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
www.hdhm.org
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 12:51 PM | Comments (0)
Rake n' Bake 2007
Before we close the book on the R/B 2006, I recall some of our teams were able to help other non-clients with neighboring properties and still get back for hot dogs.
If you know of anyone out there who was served or could be served by us in 2007 with leaf clean up please let me have their names, addresses and phone numbers now so I can add them to our ever expanding list of Rake n Bake clients. Thanks
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
www.hdhm.org
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 12:51 PM | Comments (0)
November 05, 2006
Rake n' Bake Community Service Award
View full size Rake N' Bake '06 Community Service Certificate Here
Posted by hdhm at 06:36 AM | Comments (0)
November 02, 2006
Rake N' Bake 06 Update
We are on schedule to be fully staffed for all the 62 clients houses for this years Rake n Bake tracking over 800 volunteers as of this writing.
Remember to register before this Saturday evening if you wish to be a volunteer raker before we close down the registration Nov 4th at midnight.
On Sunday I will attach the final spreadsheet for all to view your respective team assignment.
Thanks for the support for this community service project.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
www.hdhm.org
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 07:02 AM | Comments (1)
Blanket Drive
I have become aware of a real need for new or used blankets as we are fast approaching the cold winter months. The blankets will be distributed in the Greater Danbury area during December, so I have made the following arrangements:
We will have a truck stationed at this years Rake N Bake in the Brookfield High School parking lot on November 11, from 7AM until 9AM. In that two hour window it is our hope that you can drop as many blankets as possible for the homeless, needy families, and organizations who care for the less fortunate so they are well covered this winter.
If you are not attending the Rake n Bake but wish to clear your closet of blankets no longer needed, please stop by with your items so we can make this a huge success to keep our fellow citizens warm.
Thanks for the help with this blanket drive.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
www.hdhm.org
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 06:58 AM | Comments (0)
June 07, 2006
Silent Auction 4 tickets to the US Open professional golf tournament
A very generous donor has provided this HDHM Ministry a unique opportunity to keep our cash flow current with a total of 4 tickets to the US Open professional golf tournament for Saturday June 17th.
These are premium tickets with admission to the Trophy Club which welcomes you to the exclusive on site air-conditioned, tented facility where food and beverages are available. The face value is $230.00 pair.
This tournament will feature Tiger Woods and all the other major players on tour and should prove to be a very exciting day at Winged Foot Country Club in New Rochelle NY.--50 minutes from Danbury.
SILENT AUCTION
The top bidders as of this Monday evening at 6PM will receive a tax deductible receipt for the donation for the tickets. You may bid on one set of two tickets- or both sets, but you must indicate a separate price for each set.
Minimum bid for one set of 2 tickets is $150.00 per set.
Set One--Two Tickets
Set Two--Two Tickets
Thanks for the interest in supporting this Ministry to enable us to continue to help the less fortunate.
Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 10:08 PM | Comments (0)
March 29, 2006
Snow Blower Final Bids
For those interested, we have closed the bidding at 5PM today, Wednesday March 29 for the snow blower with the following results:
1. Total number of bidders------------------------------22
2. Lowest Bid received----------------------------------$301.00
3. Highest bid and winner--------------------------------$850.00
We are grateful to all 22 bidders for this activity and interest in donating to the HDHM Ministry. This $850.00 (tax deductible donation) is a wonderful boost to our treasury and is much appreciated.
Thanks too for the generous donation from our HDHM client now in Florida.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 08:28 PM | Comments (0)
February 28, 2006
March Men's Retreat Update
There a few more openings for you to register for this years Retreat at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford CT. I also have room for you in my HDHM Van to you need not have to drive. Your personal private room is waiting for you. You may make a copy of the registration form and bring it with you Friday night. Hope you can join us. You will not regret it.
Peace to you.
Posted by hdhm at 10:13 AM | Comments (0)
February 05, 2006
Food Bank Update Feb.4, 2006
Where do I begin?
I set out with what I thought was a well managed idea of gathering 100 mixed cases of food for many hungry families in New Milford who would otherwise go without as of the week of February 13. I also thought the plan was over estimated with 100 cases as it seemed too lofty a goal.
Todays count:
288 packed cases with an additional 42 checks in the total amount of $2,000.00
Average check received has been $50.00
Chris Bader and Eric Riddle prepare to pack. Boss Man keeps packing 288 cases in garage and loving it.
We have one week left in this drive and many churches, corporations, schools, youth groups, and scout troops who have boxes and bags of groceries still have to be delivered to my garage.
Is this amazing or what????
After being 3 days into my program, it became apparent that God stepped in with HIS plan, and he asked me to step aside and pack, pack, and pack those cases which I have been doing ever since.
If you are reading this note today and you have had doubts that there is a GOD, read my lips. "There is a God" and he is always present. If you can not read my lips, then re-read this e mail from the top and learn for yourself, I did not do this alone.
Thanks to you all who have already provided this food. It is a bit overwhelming. If you are still planning to participate, please do so before Sunday Feb 12 so I can have time to pack it for the rented truck we will have for the Monday Feb 13 delivery to the Food Bank in New Milford.
So you see, you are a highly motivated group of volunteers, and I am thrilled you are among the supporters of this very worthy cause. The Lord tells us to "Feed the Hungry" and you are.
"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad".
Next up-date Sunday Feb 12.
Thank You.
PS: You may drop off any food items at my garage doors where there is a covered table. Any financial support should be sent to my home address made payable to HDHM Ministry which will generate a tax deductible receipt you will receive from our bookkeeper in March.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Posted by hdhm at 07:13 AM | Comments (0)
January 21, 2006
Special Request for Help
To all our 1,610 supporters of HDHM Ministry,
I am being called into action by the Director of Social Services in New Milford CT. who on February 3 may have to close her food pantry due to lack of food for her VERY needy clients in her community. I am setting my garage up as a Food Receiving Depot with 100 empty boxes which I would very much like to fill and deliver to New Milford on Monday morning February 13 to keep the doors open for the 85-95 families they feed each week. Our 100 cases will carry them for about 3 months to get them through the winter, but it can only be done with your help.
Option 1--If you can drop at my garage doors (where there will be a table for your grocery donations) from now until February 12 such items as peanut butter and jelly, dry cereal, pasta-canned and dry, mac and cheese, pasta sauce, canned soups, cosmetics, tuna, mayo/mustard/ketchup, boxed juices for kids, paper goods, snack foods,or other items you may have extras of, or sale items, you will be a hero.
Option 2--If you are unable to get to the store and would like to have me shop for you with your financial donation you can mail to my home at 26 Shamrock Drive, Brookfield CT. 06804, I would be most happy to assist. The Tax Deductible check should be payable to HDHM Ministry.
Option 3--If you belong to a youth group, scout troop, High School students for service (SOS) organization, athletic team, this would be a perfect community service project for your friends and parents to support.
Option 4--If you own your own corporation, or have a community service manager in a company you can set up a depot in your office for your employees and I could come and make the pick up on the 10th of Feb.
Option 5--If you are a church pastor or a member of a church community, an appeal from the pulpit would be of significant help in raising awareness of this special need.
Please see below the e mail I received that underscores the real need for these neighbors of ours in deep trouble.
Dear Mr. Brady,
"I am writing to let you know that the New Milford Food Bank is extremely low on supplies at this time. We could help families for about three more weeks before being fully depleted. I would appreciate your alerting your respective HDHM organization with an appeal for donations of non-perishable goods: peanut butter and jelly, cereal, pasta sauce, mac and cheese, canned soup, fruit and veggies, tuna and the like. These staples help supplement many resident’s tight budgets. We currently help between 85 and 95 households weekly with a bag of groceries."
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 06:22 AM | Comments (0)
January 15, 2006
Ski WITH ME DAY February 16th, 2006
The HDHM works hard but he plays hard as well.
We are planning a day of skiing at Mohawk Mountain Cornwall CT. 50 Minutes from Brookfield. This will be our 4th annual trip for an absolutely fun day on the slopes and you are cordially invited to join us.
I am led to believe Brookfield High School is on holiday from school, so this can be a family day as well, if you are so inclined.
Thursday February 16th
7:30AM Meet at Saint Joseph Parking lot for departure in car pools
4PM we should be arriving back in Brookfield
I hope you can join us for the day. You will not regret it. We have a blast.
If you can beat me in our race to the bottom you win a box of 36 Nestle Crunch Bars. I may be old and gray, but I am fast.
Please confirm your attendance and how many with you. Thanks
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 07:41 AM | Comments (0)
January 01, 2006
Pete's Repeats will be returning on January 5th, 2006
Pete's Repeats will be returning on January 5th, 2006
Happy New Year to all 1,609 readers of this news article we present each and every Friday morning. A change for this year will be the publishing day of the week has changed from Friday mornings at 6AM to the new schedule of Thursday evenings between 6PM and 9PM. All articles donated should be clean and in good operating condition. If there is a flaw with the article you must be honest and let our readers know when you submit to me each week. Also, if you are on the receiving end, please remember not to delay with your pick up as the donor wished to get it moving ASAP. These items are awarded on a first come basis unless otherwise indicated.
In addition, if you should have a digital camera and can snap a picture of the items offered and attach them to your e mail to me that helps a lot.
If you have any items to donate to start off the year please let me know by Thursday evening at 6PM each week.
Thanks you and have a great new Year 2006.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 10:01 AM | Comments (0)
December 21, 2005
Snowblower Auction 12/21/2005 Notice
I received a very nice snow blower from a generous donor and it was suggested we have a mini fund raiser for the Ministry.
Specifications:
Ariens Snow Blower--5HP with 24" wide blades and can manage 17" deep snow drifts without a problem. This machine is lightweight and can be managed by a man, women, or teen with very little difficulty.
Would make a very nice Christmas gift for your spouse, husband or wife. HDHM will deliver and drive under the Christmas Tree if you are the lucky bidder.
Silent auction:
If you would like to submit via e mail before Friday Dec 22,noon with a minimum bid starting at $100.00 please do so. If you are the winner, you will receive your tax deductible receipt mid Jan for your 2005 tax year. The blower in on my front lawn if you need to see it or start it to check it out. It was just tuned in the fall and is ready to go. I started it with one pull. An amazing machine.
In addition, if you are one who is looking for that last minute tax deduction for 2005, the HDHM mail box is open 24/7 all month just for you.
Thanks for your consideration.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 11:10 AM | Comments (0)
November 16, 2005
Rake n Bake 2005 Pictures
We have been working hard behind stage to bring you the News Times article on the Rake N Bake day, also a photo gallery of many great shots for your viewing pleasure. Three options available.
My personal thanks to Joe and Marabeth Pereira, as well as Mark Broadmeyer who made it all happen.
1. Yesterdays news article click on http://news.newstimeslive.com/story.php?id=76720
2. To see the web of still shots click on http://www.hdhm.org/gallery/
3. To see the shots in slide show fashion click on
http://www.hdhm.org/gallery/slideshow.php?set_albumName=HDHM-Rake-n-Bake-2005
We hope you enjoy reading and seeing what many hands can accomplish when working for the Holy Spirit. It was one joyful day to celebrate.
Thanks for all the labor and financial support to keep this Ministry moving along.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
Posted by hdhm at 07:22 AM | Comments (0)
November 14, 2005
Rake n Bake '05 Success
The Rake n Bake '05 is now in the books as one of the most successful community service projects in the history of the state of CT. with 801 volunteers working in the Lord's name for those who needed us most. The sunny 55 degree weather brought out the best in us, as did the fine lunch provided.
We always try to break even on our expenses for this our largest event of the year, but this year we fell very short in the donation box provided. We collected $655.00 while our expenses were over $1,500.00 to feed the crowd, even with some donated items.
If you are looking for a place to rest your tax deductible funds before the close of the year, our treasury is feeling the pinch since I have yet to be awarded any meaningful Grants this year, and do want to keep this Ministry alive for the immediate future. Mark the memo as Rake N Bake on the check please. Remember, no one in the organization receives any compensation for the work performed during the year.
For more information on this Non-Profit organization click on our web site at www.hdhm.org
If you would be inclined to send to me a donation in any amount and receive your tax receipt, please make a check payable to:
HDHM Ministry
Send to
HDHM Ministry
c/o Peter Brady
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT. 06804
Thank you for your generosity.
I will be forwarding photos of the fabulous Rake N Bake day when I receive the action shots from my volunteer Web Master and Photo Expert Joe Pereira.
Peace.
Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
Posted by hdhm at 02:04 PM | Comments (0)
November 08, 2005
8th Annual Rake n Bake Update
Ladies and Gentlemen;
The 8th Annual Rake n Bake numbers are in and final at 56 homes to be raked by 750 raker volunteers. All homes will be covered, some teams doing two places.
5 church groups, 3 corporate groups, 5 scout teams, 7 athletic teams, 1 youth group, 3 neighborhood teams, and 400 families and individual raker make up this years roster. A very impressive display of support for our 56 clients.
We completed cleaning all accessible house gutters and are good to go with all house captains at the helm for the Saturday event.
We ask all participants to open the spreadsheet to determine the team number and captain they will be working hard for, to avoid confusion when you check in at the BHS school gym at at before 8AM this Sat, Nov 12. If you see any mistakes in the team roster it is too late for me to revise the list so we will have to work around the oversight on my part. If you are late your team will leave without you.
Click on this link to view the teams. http://hdhm.org/rakenbakeroster.htm
The weather is a perfect sunny day at 55-60 degrees, so bring your sunscreen rather than your snow shovel from last years Rake n Bake.
If you own a HDHM RED shirt, please wear it. If you have any other red shirt, wear it, as red is the color of the day. There will be two news paper reporters on hand for pictures and a story for next weeks news, so keep smiling as you never know who is watching you at work.
Community Service Awards--On Line-Click here and complete your own award---
http://hdhm.org/commservice/serviceaward.htm
THINGS TO REMEMBER
1. Do not go to the house you were assigned. You need to meet inside the BHS gym to receive your name badge and meet your team capt. We will start the event with a prayer of thanks for the glorious day of giving.
2. Do Not bring any equipment into the building. Leave it outside please. Mark all your equipment to avoid any mistakes in identity.
3. Each team should return to the school no later than 11:30AM to enjoy a fabulous FREE lunch on HDHM Ministry.
4. The Most Valuable Volunteer Award for 2005 will be announced at lunch.
5. A free 9.25LB Nestle Crunch Bar along with a 5LB Hershey chocolate bar (compliments of my friendly competitor Tony Edwards from Hershey)will be given away to the lucky winners.
6. This is a great opportunity to meet new folks, so don't be bashful.
7. "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad".
Peace to all for a great week ahead.
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Pete Brady Boss Man
Handy Dandy Handyman
26 Shamrock Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-740-1243 (Phone)
203-740-2524 (Fax)
"A Non-Profit Company working as a Ministry"
Fed ID 32-0092917
Posted by hdhm at 10:32 AM | Comments (0)
October 31, 2005
Rake n Bake Update
We are at 494 volunteer rakers and the hype in increasing with each passing day.
This is the final week of registration which closes this coming Sunday so we can iron out any wrinkles in the teams and the schedule so let's hear from you please.
The link provided here will let you view my massive 60 column spreadsheet with all volunteers on several teams. While we have some houses un-manned, I have received some promises that more raker names are on the way.
http://www.hdhm.org/rakenbakeroster.htm
The next time you will see this sheet will be the final count on next Monday Nov 7th, 5 days before we conduct this years Rake n Bake 05'.
Please forward this to anyone on a team or someone you signed up but you feel I do not have an e mail address for them so they can identify the team number assigned to them.
Most house team Captains have been assigned and they are in the process of meeting the client they will serve to assure the client we are-a-comin' on Nov 12.
Let's keep those names of volunteers coming. We need YOU !!!
Posted by hdhm at 04:32 PM | Comments (0)