Lynne & Bill Wilkinson started the Gracious Giving Network over seven years ago after trying to donate a couch to a local women's shelter.  The shelter was thrilled to have the items but could not accept them since they had no place to store large items and no means of delivering them.  This is how Lynne & Bill got started.  They knew that they could help by delivering the items.  The GGN is an all volunteer effort and Lynne & Bill rely on a fantastic network of friends and family to help spread the word when a mother is ready to leave a local shelter.  They work closely with the Abuse & Rape Crisis Center of Warren County to fulfill the "wish list" of the woman who is leaving the shelter.  This is usually a quick process so having the Wilkinson's coordinate the requested items, pick them up and then deliver them is something to be commended. The items donated are tax-deductible and the Abuse & Rape Crisis Center of Warren County will provide you will a receipt for tax purposes.

The shelter can not accept large furniture donations or bedding but many times the families need these items.  The GGN is able to pick up these items to deliver to the families, but they are also limited on how much they can accept due to space constraints on where to keep the donated items. If you know of any local businesses that have extra warehouse space, then please contact the Wilkinsons via email at blmkc@cinci.rr.com or call them at (513) 398-1583.

Please read more about Lynne Wilkinson and the Gracious Giving Network on Associated Content.