Welcome, Justice's Rose!

We are pleased to welcome one of our newest divisions, Justice's Rose to the Project Sweet Peas team! Justice's Rose will be directed by Project Coordinator Megan Knebel and her husband Chad in honor of their daughter.
 

 

My husband and I started our local project Justice's Rose after our daughter was stillborn. As a young couple we had no idea how to handle this loss and had no guidance what so ever.  We were unaware of the many services available to families that had lost children. 

When we discovered Project Sweet Peas we knew their resources could help us touch many more families. Because of our loss we gained knowledge and feel it is our duty to share it with others.  A loss of any kind is difficult, but the loss of a child can be debilitating and if we can help anyone through this difficult time we feel a sense of honor that our loss can bring a certain amount of peace to others.

 

To learn more about Justice's Rose, please visit our website and follow them on Facebook. 

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Welcome, Zachary's Rainbows!

We are pleased to welcome one of our newest divisions, Zachary's Rainbows! Zachary's Rainbows will be serving NICU families in the San Antonio, TX area.

Mica, Project Coordinator for Zachary's Rainbows, tells their story:

It all started with Clara’s son Zachary. He was born in 2012 with multiple special needs and spent 50 days in the NICU. This experience changed her and her husband’s lives and opened a door to a world that they didn't know was there. They received overwhelming support from family and friends, and they learned very quickly that not everybody was as fortunate and that there was a lot of healing in giving back.  Zachary lived two months and two days.  

After his passing, Clara felt that his mission had just started and it was up to her to keep it alive.  Thanks to Zachary, Clara was able to see families in need of care and comfort during the emotional times.   As the proud mama of 4: a 7 year old son and 3 angel babies, I felt a pull to help the cause any way I could.  We started our care project to provide baskets full of comfort and helpful items for these families. 

Clara recently joined the NICU Family Council for North Central Baptist Hospital (where all our donations go).  Our goal has been to stay in contact with them and continue learning about the needs of NICU families. We have the will and the team and the desire to do more; to grow bigger and steady each year.

I now have a beautiful set of twin baby girls and my drive is even stronger to help these families. We are so honored to be part of the Project Sweet Peas organization and to get a chance to be even a bigger impact on the families in need. This will be our fourth year providing baskets and I know it is going to be the best year yet!

 

 

 

To learn more about Zachary's Rainbows, please visit our website.

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Volunteer for Project Sweet Peas

Below you will find current volunteer listings for Project Sweet Peas.

Project Coordinator
Establish your own Project Division
We are in search of dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers who are interested in providing support to their local community by establishing a Project Sweet Peas division. As a Project Coordinator you will create your own division and provide services that promote the well-being of families experiencing a NICU stay and/or those experiencing loss. Starting a Project Division takes hard work and complete dedication by a Project's coordinator. A Project Coordinator is solely responsible for running a project. Coordinators create their own divisions name, work closely with a hospital(s) of their choosing, control and maintain their own funds, keep track of all expenses, donations and inventory, and report quarterly to the Board of Directors by filing accounting forms. Project Coordinators' must follow strict guidelines and codes of conduct.

 Please visit our application to learn more about this position: http://bit.ly/1lcbMp0


Assistant Treasurer
Project Sweet Peas Board of Director Member
The assistant treasurer is responsible for assisting the Treasurer with the management and reporting of an Project Sweet Pea's finances. You must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Treasurer with maintaining financial workbooks and updates as necessary
• Assist Project Coordinators with financial reports for grants
• Assist to develop and implement financial procedures and systems
• Assist in collecting and auditing quarterly reports that are submitted by project coordinators
• Assist in responding to emails regarding financial and workbook questions
• Reports to board on key financial events, concerns and assessment of fiscal health

This position requires a minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week

 Please visit our application to learn more about this position: http://bit.ly/1BrF9s5


Writing Volunteer
We are actively seeking motivated Writing Volunteers to assist Project Sweet Peas! Volunteers will be actively involved in the creation and development of informational brochures, booklets, blog articles, and a monthly newsletter.

This position requires a minimum time commitment of 5 hours per month

 Please visit our application to learn more about this position: http://bit.ly/1p416sg


Grant Writer/Researcher
Do you have experience writing or researching grants? Project Sweet Peas needs your help! We are currently seeking individuals with experience to join our Grant Writing Committee. Your responsibilities as a Grant Writing Volunteer will include researching, identifying and responding to grant opportunities that meet the needs of Project Sweet Peas.

This position requires a minimum time commitment of 5 hours per month

 Please visit our application to learn more about this position: http://bit.ly/1srP5N5


Promotional Social Media Volunteer
Are you experienced in social media development and engagement? Are you interested in giving back to the NICU community? We are looking for a volunteer to assist with our social media outlets. Help us grow our community and support more families in the process.

Please visit our application to learn more about this position: http://bit.ly/VxWZID


Health Advisory Committee Member
In an effort to provide accurate and updated materials and services to the families that we serve, we are currently in the process of establishing a Health Advisory Committee of active health professionals. Those that serve on the committee will assist Project Sweet Peas by providing his or her professional opinion to our literature and services.

Responsibility Description - "As a committee member, you might be involved in reviewing current and upcoming programs, editing and providing information to brochures and assisting Project Sweet Peas in efforts to connect with others in your professional community. Committee members will be contacted on an individual basis when need arises. This position does not have a minimum yearly time commitment and all committee members reserve the right to decline to participate in a project. As a health adviser your information and credentials will be made available to interested parties including parents, and professionals employed at the facilities we serve."

If you are an active health professional that is interested in joining our committee, please send correspondence to Sarah King at sarahking@projectsweetpeas.com.

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Project Sweet Peas Celebrates Five Years

Did you know that we are celebrating our fifth birthday this month? In five years Project Sweet Peas has grown from the dreams of three mothers to a nationwide effort to provide support to families experiencing life in the NICU and to those experiencing loss. Together we have provided over 10,000 care packages and hosted countless events that promoted awareness and/or provided for the needs of the families that we serve. We have established an invaluable community of volunteers committed to our cause and we are inspiring others to walk alongside us by offering their helping hands.

 

Together we impact thousands of families each year.
 

Our organization would not be what it is today without the heart and dedication of our co-founders, our volunteers and the support we receive from the communities we serve. To celebrate and to say "thank you" we are giving away two official PSP bangles to two supporters. To enter please visit our Facebook page and comment below our photo.

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Online Tupperware Fundraiser: Ava’s Angels with Project Sweet Peas receives 40% of the proceeds!

Online Tupperware Fundraiser

To benefit Project Division Ava’s Angels

 

Now through May 21st Ava's Angels (MN Division of Project Sweet Peas) has a Tupperware Fundraiser setup to help raise funds. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase some items from one of your favorite brands while helping a good cause. This is also a great opportunity to purchase gifts for
birthdays or Mother’s Day.

To shop, click:  http://order.tupperware.com/pls/htprod_www/!twx$eparty_ctl.p_guest_welcome?pv_eparty=9029638a8064101fbf707d1bf5a95418

In the pink square, you will see Welcome to AVA'S ANGELS WITH PROJECT SWEET PEAS. This will let you know you are in the right spot. Click Shop this Fundraiser. Different category shopping options are located on the left.

If Welcome to AVA'S ANGELS WITH PROJECT SWEET PEAS does not appear:
1. Click Find A Fundraiser along the top
2. Select MN from the state selection choices
3. Select Ava’s Angels with Project Sweet Peas from the fundraiser
 Ava’s Angels (MN division of Project Sweet Peas) has a Tupperware Fundraiser

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Project Sweet Peas Bangle and Keychain Sale

 

Show off your PSP pride by wearing these gorgeous triple bangle bracelets.
Made exclusively for Project Sweet Peas, these bangles include a PSP charm, a peapod charm and an emerald bead.

We are also offering keychains that include the same beautiful PSP charm!

 

Order today to help us further our mission.

Thank you for your support!

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Adopt a NICU Mom Campaign

Mother's Day is an important milestone for any Mother; for moms in the NICU this is not an exception. However, spending your day in the NICU with your critically ill baby can make this special day extremely frustrating and difficult.

Help Project Sweet Peas recognize the courage, and strength of these NICU moms by donating $7 today. Just $7 will "adopt" four moms who will be spending their Mother's Day in the NICU. Every mother that is sponsored will receive a gorgeous European style bracelet, a footprint dangle charm, two rhinestone charms and a 15% off coupon to purchase journey charms at Peek-A-Boo ICU to complete their personalized NICU journey bracelet.

Donate today because every mom has a story to tell..

www.projectsweetpeas.com

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Project Division Precious Kisses - Inspired Family Conference (Philadelphia, PA)

Precious Kisses - a division of Project Sweet Peas is honored to have been chosen as the Community Project by Inspired Family! We will have a table in the Vendor Marketplace to spread awareness and share our mission. We will also be collecting items for our NICU Care Packages. See the list of items below.

Join Precious Kisses - a division of Project Sweet Peas at the 2014 Inspired Family: A Mindful Parenting Conference on Saturday March 22nd from 9-5:30pm. This is going to be an amazing event with over 48 Workshops, a huge vendor marketplace full of resources for your family, swag bags, giveaways, raffles and more! Earn even more raffle tickets by bringing items for our NICU Care Package Item Drive. See the list below and conference flyer for more details! For tickets, visit www.inspiredfamily.us

For more information you may contact Maria at maria@projectsweetpeas.com

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Now Accepting Applications for Grant Writing Volunteers

Do you have experience writing or researching grants? Project Sweet Peas needs your help! We are currently seeking individuals with experience to join our Grant Writing Committee. Your responsibilities as a Grant Writing Volunteer will include researching, identifying and responding to grant opportunities that meet the needs of Project Sweet Peas.

Please visit our application to learn more about this position.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bLcO22GYShDiyL1bBE1YtxDddyHu0D7NPH6y9FdcEYs/viewform?edit_requested=true

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Health Advisory Committee Members Needed

In an effort to provide accurate and updated materials and services to the families that we serve, we are currently in the process of establishing a Health Advisory Committee of active health professionals. Those that serve on the committee will assist Project Sweet Peas by providing his or her professional opinion to our literature and services.

Responsibility Description - "As a committee member, you might be involved in reviewing current and upcoming programs, editing and providing information to brochures and assisting Project Sweet Peas in efforts to connect with others in your professional community. Committee members will be contacted on an individual basis when need arises. This position does not have a minimum yearly time commitment and all committee members reserve the right to decline to participate in a project. As a health adviser your information and credentials will be made available to interested parties including parents, and professionals employed at the facilities we serve."


If you are an active health professional that is interested in joining our committee, please send correspondence to Sarah King at sarahking@projectsweetpeas.com.

NICU Health Professionals Needed

Neonatalogist
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
NICU RN
Social Worker
Physical Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Nutritionist/Dietitian
Respiratory Therapist
Lactation Consultant

Bereavement Professionals Needed

RN involved in bereavement services
Clinical Psychologist specializing in grief support

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Join the Project Sweet Peas Board of Directors - Assistant Treasurer

   

Are you interested in serving on the Project Sweet Peas Board of Directors? Our Board consists of active professionals who are committed to furthering our mission. The following position is currently open on our Board of Directors.

 

Assistant Treasurer

The assistant treasurer is responsible for assisting the Treasurer with the management and reporting of an Project Sweet Pea's finances. You must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Treasurer with maintaining financial workbooks and updates as necessary
• Assist Project Coordinators with financial reports for grants
• Assist to develop and implement financial procedures and systems
• Assist in collecting and auditing quarterly reports that are submitted by project coordinators
• Assist in responding to emails regarding financial and workbook questions
• Reports to board on key financial events, concerns and assessment of fiscal health

This position requires a minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week

Please email us at info@projectsweetpeas.com with any questions.

You may apply for this position here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16Edf5r7GGMhOwvAeP84XiyDlZmeTBbARNL1-kGc1LC4/viewform

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Help Project Sweet Peas win $10,000 from KIND Healthy Snacks!

We are in the running to win $10,000 from KIND Healthy Snacks! Yes, that's right $10,000! All funding will go towards our newest initiative - providing financial support to families enduring life in the NICU.

Alongside the emotional strain felt in the NICU, families often face financial hardship as they struggle to cover not only medical bills but expenses for food, lodging and gas. How can you help these families stay together during this difficult time? By voting on the KIND Healthy Snacks website and by sharing with your friends. It's easy, quick and will make a world of difference.

Vote today!!!: http://projects.kindsnacks.com/project/grants-to-support-families-with-an-infant-in-neonatal-intensive-care/

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Precious Kisses with Project Sweet Peas' Painting for Preemies II

Precious Kisses with Project Sweet Peas' 

Painting for Preemies II

Mark your calendars for March 27th and come out to support Precious Kisses - a division of Project Sweet Peas at their second Painting for Preemies Event at The Uncorked Artist in Warminster, PA! Click the link below for more info and make sure to buy your tickets early. The last event SOLD OUT! It was SO much fun! You do not have to be artistic or know how to paint at all! Anyone can do it! Hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/626398224072376/

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Project Sweet Peas receives $1,000 Grant from DoJiggy Giving!

We are very excited to announce that we are a recipient of the DoJiggy Giving $1,000 grant! We greatly appreciate DoJiggy's commitment to providing support to non-profit organizations. Thank you DoJiggy for your generosity!

We also could not have received this funding, without your support! We were truly touched by the nominations that were given in our name. Please know that your continued support is acknowledged and deeply appreciated.

So what will the DoJiggy funds be utilized for? DoJiggy funds will be used to distribute hundreds of copies of  "My Sweet Pea's NICU Journal" to families enduring a NICU stay! This special journal gives parents a place to track baby's stats, record thoughts, and share milestones. These journals become invaluable resources to the families that receive them.

Thank you to DoJiggy and to all of our supporters!

With Gratitude,

The Project Sweet Peas Team

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Winged Memories Urn Pendant Giveaway

Jewelry Keepsakes has generously donated this beautiful Winged Memories Urn Pendant to one Project Sweet Peas supporter! This giveaway will begin on the January 28th and will end on February 16th!

The Winged Memories Urn Pendant is a beautiful piece that offers a way to carry your loved one with you always. The pendant is made of very high-quality materials at an affordable price. As an organization that serves grieving families, we can attest to how priceless and treasured a piece like this is

Product description: The pendant is .925 sterling silver and has a rhodium plating which gives it shine and durability. The snake chain measures 20" and is rhodium plated over sterling silver. More information can be found on the pendant here: http://www.jewelrykeepsakes.com/winged-memories-urn-pendant-p/jk6154.htm

a Rafflecopter giveaway

In addition to the giveaway, Jewelry Keepsakes if offering a discount code exclusively for Project Sweet Peas supporters! Use code SWEETPEAS now to receive a 5% discount when you shop at Jewelry Keepsakes: http://www.jewelrykeepsakes.com/

Please note that due to shipping costs, this giveaway is only open to those located within the United States.

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Join the Project Sweet Peas Board of Directors

Are you interested in serving on the Project Sweet Peas Board of Directors? Our Board consists of active professionals who are committed to furthering our mission. The following positions are currently open on our Board of Directors. 

Secretary

The secretary is responsible for ensuring that accurate and sufficient documentation exists to meet legal requirements. You must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure accuracy of minutes of the board’s meetings
• Ensure minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting
• Maintain records of the board and ensure effective management of organization’s records including but not limited to the coordinator and volunteer ledgers, the bag count and approval records, financial report overviews and 990 forms from the Treasurer, the yearly meeting minute binder
• Maintain insurance documents and other important documentation
• Maintain state charitable registrations
• Respond to all fundraising approval emails after they have received approval from the board
• This position requires a minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week

Please email us at info@projectsweetpeas.com with any questions.

You may apply for this position here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CkHnzMJg47AWqfZSyWsi4rhUbydnSwVX18CeRbduOOQ/viewform

Assistant Treasurer

The assistant treasurer is responsible for assisting the Treasurer with the management and reporting of an Project Sweet Pea's finances. You must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Treasurer with maintaining financial workbooks and updates as necessary
• Assist Project Coordinators with financial reports for grants
• Assist to develop and implement financial procedures and systems
• Assist in collecting and auditing quarterly reports that are submitted by project coordinators
• Assist in responding to emails regarding financial and workbook questions
• Reports to board on key financial events, concerns and assessment of fiscal health

This position requires a minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week

Please email us at info@projectsweetpeas.com with any questions.

You may apply for this position here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16Edf5r7GGMhOwvAeP84XiyDlZmeTBbARNL1-kGc1LC4/viewform

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