Bags of Hope is not in need of used clothing
items~ at this time.
Attached is a flyer with our current needs if anyone would
like to donate or forward it onto your circles of influence.
We so appreciate all your donations and efforts to make a
difference in your local community.
We had a very successful event on December
5th at the Apopka Family Learning Center. Bags of Hope
brought clothing and shoes for Men, Women and Children. 65
Migrant Families attended this event with a total of over
300 attendees! All received clothing and shoes and the children
received a surprise toy from "TOYLAND" we set up
with donated slightly used and new toys. What a great day
and the smiles of happiness from the parents and children
just filled our hearts! A special thank you again to all the
30+ volunteers who attended, as well as those who donated
items for this event and those who prayed for our outreach.
The Lake Mary Marionette's Dance Team
made and donated 40 Flannel Blankets to be distributed. The
blankets are functional and warm…yet in cheery patterns
to lighten the heart and ignite that much needed HOPE in the
recipients. A HUGE thank you to each of these amazing girls
and their parents for their support!
We are headed out this Friday,
December 18th for our Christmas Distribution of
Bags of Hope to Orange and Seminole Counties.
Nation's Law Firm DONATED the #100
Bags of Hope which are going out this Friday (assembling each
bag themselves) along with a $25 Walmart Gift Card (for Christmas)
in each bag! Absolutely AMAZING! Not only did Nation's Law
Firm adopt us as their charity this Christmas, but they also
invited us to present our outreach at their Christmas Gathering
where hundreds of attendees were able to hear about Bags of
Hope and the needs of the homeless in their community. Nation's
Law Firm is passionate about assisting the homeless and they
are supporting us in our efforts- we are very grateful! This
kind of support will allow us to reach more and more homeless
in our local community. Together we can make a difference
right here at home.
We are also still working on Christmas
Stockings and presents for some needy children.
We completed 40 stockings for Harbor House (shelter
for Women and Children who are victims of domestic violence)
and we are now working on a group of 39 Children (from
a Transitional Housing Facility- HOPA) who without our support
will not be able to celebrate Christmas this year. If you
are still looking for a way to make a difference this Christmas~
you can do so with a $25 Walmart Gift card for one of these
children.
Send your Gift card(s) to:
Bags of Hope Central Florida
PO Box 915732
Longwood, FL 32791
Because of all your support Bags of
Hope has been able to do miraculous things for the homeless
and impoverished of Central Florida!
Thank you to each and everyone of you who have supported us
in anyway you could- be it donations, service or prayers-
all of which are vital to our success!
We are looking forward to 2010 and all the HOPE we will be
so blessed to extend to our brothers and sisters living in
the woods of our community.
Peace and Hope to all of you during this Christmas Season
and in the year to come.
Rhonda and Mark Santolin
Co-Founders of Bags of Hope Central Florida
Email: Rhonda@bohcfl.com
Facebook (Fanpage): Bags of Hope
www.bohcfl.com
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