We are proud to present The Hope Raisers as the Volunteer Spotlight for the month of May. The Hope Raisers is an amazing group of women who more than live up to their name; they are providing hope to not only the families in our We’ve Got Your Back program, but also to the staff […]
International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we want to highlight 8 very special women. Through our partnership with My Safe Harbor and its Strong Families Institute program, 8 moms from our We’ve Got Your Back program are committed to a 32-week course to become better versions of themselves through personal development, education, and goal setting. Each woman […]
We’ll miss you, Barb!
Written by our Development Associate & Volunteer Coordinator, SueLynn Yoo. — For the past few years, Giving Children Hope has tasted the world’s best pecan pie tarts, homemade jam, and espresso brownies, all thanks to Barb Sheridan. Barb first started as a volunteer in late 2014, shortly after retiring from Boeing. She walked in, not […]
Letter from our Executive Director: Reflecting on 2017
This blog post was written by Giving Children Hope’s Executive Director, Sean Lawrence. — Dear Friend, 2018 marks the 25th year of Giving Children Hope serving vulnerable families both across the street and around the world! During this time, we have responded to hundreds of disasters around the globe through the sending of thousands of […]
“I Hope to Not Need You”
12 moms, 6 weeks, a united story of hope. On March 17, 12 We’ve Got Your Back moms proudly held up their certificates as they graduated from our third round of financial literacy classes. For a year now, Giving Children Hope has been offering a financial literacy course for parents who attend our Client Choice […]
Eastside Christian Church Is Giving Children Hope
It’s 8am on a beautiful Saturday morning, and the day has finally come. For two months, Eastside Christian Church staff and volunteers met with Giving Children Hope to plan for Eastside’s Serve Day – a day reserved for all of Eastside’s church members to go out and serve the community. This year, Eastside chose to […]
2,525 Gifts for Vulnerable Children!
For many, Christmas is a time of joy and generosity. For the parents in Giving Children Hope’s We’ve Got Your Back program, Christmas can be a sobering reminder of the difficulty to provide for their family. Giving Children Hope’s goal in distributing healthy meals each week is to alleviate pressure and allow parents the opportunity […]
Moms on a Mission: When the recipient becomes the donor
Giving Children Hope knows that mothers are the greatest proponents of change. For this reason we’ve invested heavily in local mothers, providing extra assistance and opportunities to increase the ability for women in our programs to support themselves. Part of this programming included a Financial Literacy course in partnership with The Raise Foundation with the […]
August’s Volunteer of the Month
Keith is a die-hard Angels fan, Dhawal loves greeting people with a shy wave, Andy is always smiling, Marco is quiet and sweet, and Syed is attentive and loving. Every day, we are blessed with the joy and energy that this group brings to our We’ve Got Your Back program. Syed, the job coach, has […]
Trojan Battery Volunteered
Trojan Battery Company is best known for its top-tier, deep-cycle batteries used in various applications including golf and utility vehicles, renewable energy, floor machines, aerial work platforms, and marine and recreational vehicles. What many people do not know is that Trojan Battery is also a philanthropic company that is very intent on bringing renewable energy to developing […]