Every Princess Deserves Chance

We teamed up with a family to try to win them a tutu and bow for her daughters first photoshoot!

Their Story: "My name is Jacqueline Smith and I have a daughter & a son. This is about my daughter though. I deserve this because I am a struggling single mother, you know the kind who has no help from the father? I am on SSI because I am partially blind, even after 2 surgeries. Recently also just found out I have stage 2 ovarian cancer. They are able to remove the right one on the right I currently live in government housing, which goes to say the neighborhood is not the best. I really get no help, and all I have is my grandparents who are also struggling with health problems.

Kelsey has never had a real professional photo session, and without everyones help and the contest at eclectic photography she'd still be without it. Thank you guys so much for what you do.

My daughter may not have the best clothes, or toys, but she has a lot of Love :):)"

She Won: 

Because doesn't every princess deserve a photo shoot? 

Have fun girls!!!!

& Remember DONATE DONATE DONATE!

A special thanks to all those who have, you have touched my heart.

Mini Giveaway

We had a HUGE donation from Emerald A. and we were able to do a few mini giveaways!
I will post these as I get them in. We had someone refer them and tell us why they deserve this and here is what i got!

Number 1        

Katrina S.

Refer by: Dawn D.
"I think she is well deserving of the clothes because she has taken care of her son for 17 months now by herself. Her and her husband just got back together and are trying to make things work. She has been having alot of trouble with her stomach and hasnt been able to keep a job due to being sick alot. So this is why i think she deserves some help. Thanks so much" 


She will be recieving:

Number 2

Amy Boyd

Refer by: Destiny 

" I think that Amy deserves this because she is a single mom, she is also going to school and working. She is constantly busy and works very hard at everything she does. Amy is a very caring person and deserves this because she needs a break somewhere in her life. It would help her so much.

thanks"

She is recieving: 










Number 3

Cassey B








 Refer by her mom, Karin
"

Cassey deserves this more than anything. She trys so hard to take care of her family. Shes been through so much and still is one of the most outgoing and caring person. Shes trying so hard and is taking care of her little girl and finishing college. Shes pushing herself so hard and finally admits that she needs alittle help. She would be sooo happy to receive something like this. Shes the kind of person who takes nothing for granted!"  She will be getting:

Number 4

Ashley T       

Refered by Allyson

" She is working full time trying to make ends meet. After all of the bills groceries, and diapers, there isn't alot left for clothing. With a growing baby she could use all of the help she can get. She is a wonderfull mother though, always no matter what making sure that the baby is taken care of and putting the baby before herself." 

She will be getting:

Number 5

Elizabeth 

Refer by: Jessica

" my sister had a baby about a year and a half ago and I love that boy more than anything in the world and I would do anything to give him the best of the best and so would she. My sister and her husband have been struggling for sometime now and he just now got a job and there still so behind. There trying hard to give him everything but with times like this its hard.I help out whenever I can but I have my own bill and family to take care of. I know she would do anything for her son and I feel she happens to be one of the best moms I know and he looks up to her like she is the world. When he talks its always ma ma ma ma I don't think she could of did a better job with him so far but she is to proud to come out and says she needs a little help. So that's why I came to you guys I hope you can help thank you " 

She will be getting: 

Winner #3- A Little Princess

 

"Im not asking for a handout, but every mother deserves a little help every now and then."

- from PHS2010 3rd Winner, Caitlyn

Please Meet: Caitlyn B. 


Age: 19 Years Old


Child's Name: Rhyleigh Nicole


Child's Age: 16 months 


Her Story: My story isn't that special. I was about to turn 17 when i got pregnant with my daughter. my boyfriend was only 15 at the time and a sophomore in high school. i was just about to start my senior year. I was pregnant my WHOLE senior year, and still managed to graduated on time with my class. I had my daughter on May, 11 2009, and graduated from high school on May, 23 2009. I then started in the fall to go to school to be an x-ray tech. I finished and got my diploma for that this past august. At the end of august, i started to go back to school to get my associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) and my goal is to eventually be a labor and dilvery nurse. I'm not saying that i cant provide for my daughter, im not liveing horribly, but sometimes i just cant give my daughter everything i wish i could. She is my pride and joy, and my one mission is to give her a life that i never had.


Her Hopes & Dreams: I want be able to start a career where i can provide everything i possibly can for my daughter. I want to give her everything that i never had, and help her reach her dreams later on in life. 


In her box she will be getting:

  
   

 

 

This is thanks to our generous donation from a lovley lady
named Kate D!

                            

Thanks for the generous donation from Krissy Bee Homemade Baby Blankets
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Krissy-Bee-Handmade-Baby-Blankets/176038265956
Thank you all for the generous donations! I want a special thank you to Ryan for donating. Another special thanks to Krissy Bee Homemade Baby Blankets, Samantha M. and Kate D for donating! & to my lovely admins+ employees Kayla, Sarah, Amanda + Erin. Keep your head up high ladies! Make sure to check it for our mini blog- mini entry September 30!

October

Applications for August/September are closed. Please RE-APPLY or APPLY for month of October!

Application:
Please send all applications to

projectheadstart2010@gmail.com


1. Name
2. Age
3. Child's name+ Age
4. Approx monthly income level
5. Tell me a little bit about yourself and your story
6. Why do you deserve this?
7. Child's Diaper Size
8. Child's Clothing Size (We only take newborn- 5T)
9. Single, Married, Divorced, Dating?
10. Clothing Style for child?

Second Winner- Very Special Story

"A special gift for being a mom is the kindest thing someone could ever do for somebody."

- from our winner, Jessica

Congrats! We officially have our second winner! Remember with more donations we have more winners! 

Please Meet: Jessica W.


Age: 19 years old


Child's Age: 20 months 


Child's Name: Christian

Her Story: I'm Your typical teenager., but I have to admit I have grown up. I had to give up my teenage years and think of something more worth fighting for. At the age of 17 I became pregnant with my son Christian, December 18th 2008 shortly two months after my 18 birthday my son was born. I was married to a US soldier in 2008 for less then a year but that ended suddenly When I got pregnant with my 2nd child. In September of 2009 I had a 2nd son Conor at only 29 weeks pregnant. He only lived for a short two weeks - he is greatly missed and loved. Im going to school in Setember for my GED and I will be able to graduate in October. Unfortenatly I did not get to graduate from highschool When I became pregnant with my son Christian due to reasons that are personal. As soon as my GED is over with i'm enrolling to start classes for my bachelors degree in nursing. I have been a single mother since my son Christian was 5 months old. Yes I have family and friends, but I've been doing this on my own and it's been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I currently am trying to work my way through school and survive through every obsticle that god throws in front of me. I can be lazy at times, but for my son I will achieve every dream and goal I have to give him a better life. Just so I can help give him the best life possible.   I do not want to be pittied or have someone feel sorry for me because of what ive been through. I can't say that I deserve this there are millions of other parents out there that deserve this so much more than I do. I usually dont ask for help but this is something that would be truely appriciated.


Her Hopes & Dreams: My hopes and dreams are that one day I will be able to finish college and become a nurse in the NICU and understand what the nurses went through taking care of my son Conor who passed away & the commitment of helping to save a life. But all my hopes and dreams go to my son. I want my son Christian to live a long healthy, happy life and enjoy every minute of it and never take a second of it for granted. I want him to achieve every dream he has for himself and never let anyone bring him down.


In her box she will be receiving the following: 

 

  

Our very first PERSONALIZED tee shirt!!!

Please take time out of your day and count your blessings. We all can make it through even the toughest of times and remember if you have extra, please try to help young women like Jessica out. so

DONATE, DONATE, DONATE! 

PO Box 5173

Champaign, IL 61825

I want to give a shout out to these people:

Kayla P- for taking all of her time to help me with the page and gather donatations & being awesome!

Sarah M- for posting our fliers at groups and helping manage the page and for her beautiful daughter being our little model! 

Erin M- for helping pick out outfits and being there to listen to me talk and talk about this! 

<3 you all.