Hey Reader,

We’re sliding into the new year a little behind schedule—but honestly, that’s because December was full in the best ways. Between meals, gifts, and neighbors gathering even on Christmas morning, we wrapped up the year doing exactly what we set out to do: showing up with love. Here’s a look back—and a look ahead at where we’re headed next.

December Recap

December was busy, beautiful, and community-filled. Three moments especially stood out:

🍽️ December Community Dinner

Huge thanks to Emily Corson and the incredible volunteer team who made December’s Community Dinner happen. They prepared and packed loads of meals and ensured our neighbors were well-fed and welcomed.
👉 Want to be part of this? January’s Community Dinner is coming up—details below!

🎁 Christmas Generosity Overflowed

We’re deeply grateful to Exact Medicare and Crimson Design Group for their generous donations of:

Christmas gifts for families
Food support
Essential hygiene items for our neighbors
Clothing items

This generosity made a real difference for families who needed it most.

🎄 Christmas Day Resource Hub

On Christmas morning—before many headed to their own celebrations—15 volunteers showed up to host a special Resource Hub, serving over 30 neighbors with food, care, and conversation.
Truly the spirit of Christmas in action.

Annual Report: '25 at a Glance 📊

As we close the books on the year, here’s what together we were able to give out across our city in 2025:

👕 7,023 lbs of clothing
🧴 3,073 hygiene items
👟 170 pairs of shoes
🧸 352 children’s toys
🧥 400+ winter coats

These aren’t just numbers—they’re stories, relief, dignity, and hope.

January News

As we kick off the new year, our greatest need is volunteers.

👕 Community Closet Sorting

🗓️ Sunday, January 11
⏰ 12:30pm
Help us sort, organize, and prepare clothing for distribution. Signup for this serve by clicking here.

📦 Food Box Packing

🗓️ Every Sunday
⏰ 12:30pm
This ongoing effort keeps food moving into homes week after week. Signup for this serve by clicking here.

Food Delivery for Families 🚗📦

We’re also prayerfully considering engaging in a new and sensitive area of need.

Due to increased ICE presence in our city, some families are fearful of leaving their homes—even to get food. We want to explore the possibility of delivering food directly to families so no one has to choose between safety and eating.

To make this possible, we’re looking for people willing to:

📦 Pack food boxes (committing 1–2 weeks per month), or
🚗 Deliver boxes directly to families

Click here to fill out an interest form to join this team. From there I'll add you to an email list and we'll build a plan! This will require trust, care, and consistency—but we believe it’s a necessary step.