One doesn't have to be wealthy to give, only willing, and the Lord will provide.Our mission is to offer joy and order in the lives of those who are escaping domestic violence,or who are seeking refuge in our community from war and violence from around the world. We provide welcome kits, with a message of hope and love, which are given to them when they go to the shelters. Our desire is that the recipients will know they are not alone in their suffering.
We feel that every individual deserves respect, love, and peace in their lives, regardless of the traumatic circumstances they are seeking refuge from. To that end, we create kits that we call "Bags of Love", that provide these families in crisis with not just the basic necessities of hygiene, but with many extras that will give some abundance and order when they have nothing. Our staff is 100% volunteers and every kit is lovingly constructed with a color or character theme inspired by either a hand-tied quilt or fleece blanket, doll, stuffed animal or action figure. |
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Claudia Nielson, a night manager at the YWCA recently shared her thoughts with us. "You are doing an amazing job. You are the angels that put a smile on the children who are afraid and confused of what happened and anxious of what will happen. You are the angels that give a sense of normalcy to their lives. You are the angels that show the women that good people still walk in this world. You are the angels that let the women know that they are worth it, and they can go on and make it on their own. I wish I could take a picture of their faces when they receive their welcome kits. It makes them know they matter. You are angels, and you will be forever in their hearts. Thank you for what you do. It does make a difference, it does matter BIG time, and it does affect people who receive them in a wonderful way. This is the beginning of a long, happy, loving road, and we are ever so blessed to have you as our allies in this battle."
More importantly, our work is dedicated to a loving Heavenly Father, who knows these families' pain and recognizes our desire to be an instrument in his hands to bring them peace, joy and love.
More importantly, our work is dedicated to a loving Heavenly Father, who knows these families' pain and recognizes our desire to be an instrument in his hands to bring them peace, joy and love.
Pay It Forward Award
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Women of Excellence Award to
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Utah Families Against Violence Award
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