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calliecrowder
Jul 4, 20232 min read
On Fishing, Waiting & Fun...
It seems we’re always waiting on something. I’ve never been a huge fan of hanging my fishing pole out in the water. I think I’ve only...
calliecrowder
May 7, 20222 min read
A Mother's Day Prayer
We give thanks For mothers and mother figures who have shown us how to persevere through tough times. We give thanks For the love and...
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May 2, 20222 min read
Greetings from the Board Chair...
One of the earliest memories I have of my childhood was being a baby in cloth diapers. Although disposable diapers were a becoming trend...
calliecrowder
Dec 30, 20216 min read
Diaper Need: The Invisible Part of Poverty
Poverty is not an identity; rather, it is a state - one you can move in and out of. Diapers, however, are material basic necessities all...
calliecrowder
Nov 21, 20213 min read
Thanksgiving Ideas for the Whole Family
Whether you're celebrating with family and friends, or keeping it small this year - we've got Thanksgiving ideas for the whole family! We...
calliecrowder
Oct 30, 20211 min read
Tips & Tricks for Halloween
Keep your little pumpkin dry and comfy this Halloween! Dressing up for Halloween? No matter how spooky, scary, or cute no little one's...
calliecrowder
Sep 17, 20211 min read
A Behind the Scenes Look at The Maker's Place
The Maker’s Place would not operate so smoothly and efficiently without our dedicated Lori! While she is an active member of Princeton...
calliecrowder
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Volunteering: Healing for the Soul!
Volunteerism is a basic expression of human relationships. It is about people participating in their societies and working to represent...
calliecrowder
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Back to the Basics!
As the school year is starting, it’s about time we go back to the basics. Basic necessities. Basic necessities for healthy living, like...
calliecrowder
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Sun, Sand, and Diapers!
A summer like no other here at the Maker's Place! As summer is wrapping up, Callie and I wanted to provide a brief update on all that has...
calliecrowder
Aug 9, 20212 min read
Simply LaVerna!
On behalf of the Maker's Place, we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of our good and faithful volunteers, LaVerna, who has stuck...
calliecrowder
Jul 26, 20212 min read
Keep On Keeping On!
We’re continuing the good works of the Maker’s Place and introducing new ideas! From one of our new Co-Directors, Alyssa Ruch: After a...
calliecrowder
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Making the Maker's Place
We're looking back and looking ahead Endings and beginnings always seem to run together. Today is my last official day on staff with the...
calliecrowder
May 28, 20214 min read
Important Update from the Maker's Place
We're saying goodbye and saying hello! From our current Executive Director, Michael Reed: I want to let you know about an important...
calliecrowder
May 12, 20212 min read
Here's How Much We Raised!
The results are in from our "In Honor of Mom" Spring Fundraiser! The results are in! The Maker's place just wrapped up our Mother's Day...
calliecrowder
May 5, 20214 min read
Velicity's Story: In Honor of Mom
"What you are going through does not define you." An honest and moving perspective from one of our Maker's Place moms. This Sunday is...
calliecrowder
Apr 28, 20213 min read
Diaper Privilege: In Honor of Mom
Here's the moment one of our donors realized she had diaper privilege, and what she's doing about it.
calliecrowder
Apr 21, 20213 min read
Jai'lynn's Story: In Honor of Mom
In the lead-up to Mother's Day, we’re highlighting the stories of local moms in our Maker’s Place community. When Callie Crowder (our...
calliecrowder
Apr 14, 20213 min read
Lidia's Story: In Honor of Mom
“One of the hardest things about COVID-19,” Lidia told me, “Is being alone.” It’s especially tough being a mom, she says. “We don’t...
calliecrowder
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Mother's Day with the Maker's Place
Invite your church to take a love offering on May 9, and pray alongside moms in Trenton The Maker's Place is supported by dozens of...
On Fishing, Waiting & Fun...
It seems we’re always waiting on something. I’ve never been a huge fan of hanging my fishing pole out in the water. I think I’ve only...
A Mother's Day Prayer
We give thanks For mothers and mother figures who have shown us how to persevere through tough times. We give thanks For the love and...
Greetings from the Board Chair...
One of the earliest memories I have of my childhood was being a baby in cloth diapers. Although disposable diapers were a becoming trend...
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