Time and Talent

Many thanks to the women of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and friends who made it possible for Betty Buss and Venice Matthias to deliver all the helpful gifts listed below to the organizations who help those in need:


Mary’s Shelter



  • 9 knitted caps

  • 8 Beanie Babies

  • a crib quilt

  • 2 knotted quilts

  • 5 women’s knitted caps

  • a sweat shirt

  • 4 knitted women’s shirts

  • 4 women’s tops

  • a skirt set

  • 2 slack sets

  • 4 women’s slacks

  • a scarf

  • a sweat shirt

  • toiletries 

Women in Crisis



  • 4 women’s tops

  • 5 sweater tops

  • a blouse

  • 5 women’s slacks

  • shorts

  • capri pants

  • a dress

  • a jacket 

  • a coat

  • 12 knitted caps

  • 4 knotted quilts

  • a sheet set  

  • 3 blankets

Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County



  • 7 Beanie Babies

  • 19 knitted caps

Friend Inc., Kutztown



  • 6 stuffed animals

  • 14 knitted caps

  • 2 women’s sweat shirts

  • a ladies jacket

  • sheets and pillow cases

  • crocheted coverlet

  • a bed spread

  • toiletries

Opportunity House



  • 5 knitted caps

  • 19 large knitted caps

  • a coverlet

  • a bedspread

  • a sleeping bag

  • 5 knotted quilts

  • men’s slacks

  • a man’s dress shirt

  • a tee shirt

  • a slack set

  • a curling iron

  • toiletries

Time and Talent is in need of “At Home Sewers”!