Overview: The number of children living in motels in OC is astonishing. Like all children, these children love to play and they go to school, BUT at the same time, they are different than other children. To no fault of their own, they are living in poverty where their basic needs are barely met. Their parents or grandparents raising them struggle to pay motel rent and buy food let alone buy the fun little extras all kids desire on holidays like Easter.
Objective: Kristi's Hope worked hard to to rally you all for support once again. We wanted to show these children that their community cares.. We teamed up with Project Evergreen and together our goal was provide baskets, filled eggs and small gifts for 200 children in 6 OC motel locations. Our personal goal was to collect 100 Prefilled Eggs, 100 Easter Baskets and 100 small toys (ages 3-12).
Results: Thanks to each and every one who donated we were able to provide a donation of 192 Prefilled Eggs, 145 Easter Baskets, 120 Easter activity books and 96 boxes of crayons for the children living in local motels.
Here is one of the thank you letters we received:
“ Your time and dedication to Motel Church did not go unnoticed! Take a look at all the happy smiling faces.
Thank you for giving your time and donations to serve others. The preparation team for our Easter celebration was filed with love and hope. Those positive and encouraging thoughts from you went straight to the motels and were passed on the the guests and volunteers!
It was a beautiful day filled with love.
Because of you, children and adults knew someone cared. They were not alone.
You made a difference by shinning your light into the world for others!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. “
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