Remembering Low Income Families During Easter
It was Easter season and Kimberly’s body was worn out from
the flu. This single mother’s three children had all caught the nasty
bug too. Even if she had been well enough to go shopping, Kimberly did not
have any extra money to buy Easter baskets. She worked hard as a substitute
teacher and a manicurist, but it was always a stretch to pay for the family’s
basic needs.
It hurt Kimberly to think that her boys would go back to school only
to hear what all of their friends received on Easter and be embarrassed
that they didn’t get anything. Thanks to our partners, that didn’t
happen.
Operation Blessing’s partner, The Sanctuary of Hope took on an
ambitious goal earlier this month. After overhearing some of the boys
and girls at our after school program say the gifts from us at Christmas
were the only presents they got, Rev. Frank Allen grew concerned about
Easter. It was hard enough for these kids to live in the inner-city without
being made fun of by their peers. By partnering with his vast network
in Hampton Roads, Virginia, he coordinated the Easter basket outreach.
This Easter, more than 4,000 children living in low income households
received baskets filled with candy, toys and books. Kimberly’s children
Colton, Colby and Sinclair were among those very happy children!
Bless a Child is 20 Years Old
Since 1984, over 2.7 million children around the world have been helped
through our Bless a Child program. Our centers reach out to children and
youth with food, clothing, medical services, educational and mentoring
programs. Whether newborn or teens, we strive to help each at-risk child
feel self-worth and give them the building blocks needed to lead a successful
life. It could be something as simple as an Easter basket to show them
they are special.
Your gift of $25 or more can help lift a child out of poverty.
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