Women never waste anything

 

Sometimes things are donated that don’t actually go in official Help Bags but are still a needed item. Items that are liquid especially I fear adding to the bags for fear they will open and a whole bag will go to waste.

Today at neXus 40 bonus bags will be distributed filled with these items- like rain ponchos, shampoo, lotion ( a big fav btw), soap, toothbrushes and small toothpastes just to name a few. and a lot of other… things. Nothing is ever wasted or not distributed.

Thank you for allllll the donations and your generous hearts!!

 

 

SEPTEMBER GOLD STAR OF THE MONTH

Help Bags recognizes a person or group every month that made a huge difference in Helping us get out there and assist those in need.  Go to the red ‘about us‘ tab, click on ‘great contributors‘ and see who this month Gold Star is. Thanks so much to evvvvery one who has contributed items, funds, prayers and support! Together we really are Helping the homeless one Bag at a time!!! And a special thanks going out to those CPM’s – you mommies are the awesome!!

Return to Focus

I was reminded today by someone I barely know of why Help Bags is so important and why they were began.  I saw the anger and frustration in someone else’s eyes at the transparency those who are less fortunate than us somehow acquire too often when their needs are too inconvenient for us at that moment. It should be so basic – I have more than I need and you have nothing so I should give some of mine to you.  We all, me included, get wrapped up in material items and check book balances and not having the spare time to help someone in need. Lets be honest – stop right now and look around you.  You have a lot of material stuff you don’t need…. the bills will get paid sooner or later … and there is always a few minutes in the day to do just a little something for someone else.

I estimate 80 Help Bags will be assembled this weekend.  That is 80 lives that will be touched due totally to someone’s generosity. A Ziploc bag of 2 snacks, 2 Band-aids, a moist napkin, Tylenol and a pair of socks – would that make a difference in your life today if someone handed that to you? Probably not – but it will to 80 people in the coming days.

If you want a Help Bag to keep in your purse or backpack just contact me and I will get you one to have on hand. You’ll see first hand that one little bag can make a difference and that we really are Helping the homeless one Bag at a time.

Have a safe night everyone!!

Matt and Ramona Show September 4th 6:20

This Friday Help Bags is selected to be featured on Charlotte radio’s Matt and Ramona Show (107.9 The Link ) at 6:20!! Please tune in to hear the Link Leading Lady portion generously sponsored by the YMCA of greater Charlotte and Cambria Estate Winery.

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