These past few days have been full of hugs and encouraging words, and my heart is full. For the past 2 ½ years I have had the privilege of working for Mesa United Way as the Site Manager of an amazing program called Helen’s Hope Chest. Today I turned in my keys and said my goodbyes.
Helen’s is a place like no other, where foster families come to shop for clothing and basic need items for the kids they care for (free of charge). It is an amazing place and God has blessed me with the opportunity to learn and grow and lead there. I have had the privilege of working alongside wonderful volunteers and staff and many of my friends have found ways to get involved through donations and volunteering. I am so very thankful!
If you are not familiar with Helen’s and live in the Phoenix/Mesa area, you will have to stop by. And If your stopping by, you might as well clean out your kids’/teens’ closets and bring the best clothing to share with kids most in need. J (Had to get that plug in there)! You can visit the website here or visit the facebook page here.
Working for Helen’s has given me more of a heart for children in foster care. My heart is broken for all that these children face daily, but I find hope in a God who "places the lonely in families". (Psalm 68:6)
I am so thankful that God has been showing me his heart for these precious children and I know He is sharing that passion with others too! It has been beautiful to watch churches all over our community step up and take the charge to care for the orphan!
I don’t know how God wants our family to be involved in foster care in the future, but I do know that this time at Helen's has been no accident. I am excited to see one day what God has in store.
Thank you, Mesa United Way, for this amazing opportunity! My life has been forever changed!
