There are many obstacles I face everyday. There are times I think I can't do anything right or please anyone. Then there are days that I am blessed to hear stories from children who are sleeping on something I made...I thought up...something I created on my own, and something that was born in my heart. I remind myself that negative energy and negative people have issues too and maybe it's easier for them to bash me rather then support a cause that helps children in our community. Here are a few things I'd like to address. I am an open book, sometimes to honest and too blunt...but that is me.
- Am I registered with the BBB? Not yet, however I have been working on the application and its 3/4's done.
- Do I have a Board? Yes actually, its 3 people. However because of the growth of Snuggled Up I will now have 9 awesome individuals on Snuggled Up's Board starting March.
- Why don't I return every email, call, or voicemail? I forget. I'm sorry. I try, I really REALLY do. I appreciate everyone's donations, kind words, and invitations to speak. But I am human and I do get wrapped up in making the kits and getting them to children that my 'thank you's' get put to the side or I forget to call back on accident. I've mentioned many times that I have 4 young children, I work full time, and I run a 501c3...yes, the IRS deems me as an organization that is doing good things and continues to support Snuggle Up Inc. I file every year.
- Why did I do a Kickstarter? I did one b/c I didn't want to use donations for Snuggled Kits, to try and build a new design that I'm not sure when or how will work out....so I was very UPFRONT asking for $5,000 to make our own Snuggle Kit. The Kickstarter failed. But guess what? Individuals still sent me their pledge with very thoughtful notes, which brought me to tears.
- Do any of these questions/statements seem like I am targeting a certain source? Not at all. If you have suggestions call me...if I don't call back, call again. I'd love to chat and involve you with Snuggled Up Inc.
I'm not perfect and I never will be. I am human. I love children and my mission is to provide them with beds and bedding of their own, NOT make negative Nelly's happy.
With love,
Trisha
- Am I registered with the BBB? Not yet, however I have been working on the application and its 3/4's done.
- Do I have a Board? Yes actually, its 3 people. However because of the growth of Snuggled Up I will now have 9 awesome individuals on Snuggled Up's Board starting March.
- Why don't I return every email, call, or voicemail? I forget. I'm sorry. I try, I really REALLY do. I appreciate everyone's donations, kind words, and invitations to speak. But I am human and I do get wrapped up in making the kits and getting them to children that my 'thank you's' get put to the side or I forget to call back on accident. I've mentioned many times that I have 4 young children, I work full time, and I run a 501c3...yes, the IRS deems me as an organization that is doing good things and continues to support Snuggle Up Inc. I file every year.
- Why did I do a Kickstarter? I did one b/c I didn't want to use donations for Snuggled Kits, to try and build a new design that I'm not sure when or how will work out....so I was very UPFRONT asking for $5,000 to make our own Snuggle Kit. The Kickstarter failed. But guess what? Individuals still sent me their pledge with very thoughtful notes, which brought me to tears.
- Do any of these questions/statements seem like I am targeting a certain source? Not at all. If you have suggestions call me...if I don't call back, call again. I'd love to chat and involve you with Snuggled Up Inc.
I'm not perfect and I never will be. I am human. I love children and my mission is to provide them with beds and bedding of their own, NOT make negative Nelly's happy.
With love,
Trisha
