We decided to fill stockings for the Women's Shelter again. Once we had committed, the shelter called back and told us they have doubled the number of residents, this year. I was a little nervous about filling 19 stockings and staying under the budget we decided to spend, but awesome friends and family joined our cause and made this year's donation pretty incredible! Each stocking was stuffed to the muff with several toiletries/personal essentials, makeup, three to five hand picked age appropriate toys, puzzles, cell phone chargers, good chocolate, bath and body works goods, hats, gloves, scarves, fuzzy socks, candy, coupons for free grocery items, and sonic gift cards for every person. The boys and little girls also got homemade blankets and additional games/toys.
We got to stop in at Bentonville Baking Company and hand pick macaroons and sugar cookies for the residents, and add them to our delivery.
The shelter volunteers were so grateful and loved knowing that these gifts were put together with love and support and hand chosen by fellow women and children the same ages as those in the shelter. I cannot imagine the courage it must take to pick up and leave everything I have to avoid being traced or followed in order to provide a safe refuge for my family. These families give up everything to escape domestic violence and abuse and have to start their lives over with nothing temporal to their name. I'm thankful our community provides a safe and secure place for them to live while they reestabliah peace in their lives. Contributing to this great work of peacemaking is always a humbling experience we hope to always remember.
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