come support our fundraiser at the eagles clubThe Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. The F.O.E. donates more than $10 million a year to local communities, fundraisers, charities and more. As part of its philosophy, the F.O.E. gives back 100 percent of monies raised in the form of grants. Fundraisers are conducted for eight major charities, including kidney, heart, diabetes, cancer and spinal cord injury funds, a children's fund, memorial foundation and the Golden Eagle Fund. Several GHHC volunteers recently joined the Linden Fraternal Order of Eagles. They learned that the Eagles supports a number of charities including local nonprofits. On initiation night, Diane asked how do you become one of those nonprofits. She submitted a proposal at the next meeting of the Eagles Auxiliary and they approved sponsoring a Steak Dinner Fundraiser for God's Hygiene Help Center! We were able to contact a fabulous band which was available on the same night and the Eagles again approved to pay for the band. Tammy will have a resource table that evening to share about our mission serving the community. So plan to have a date night and come out for a delicious steak dinner and dancing! When you arrive, just push the doorbell and hold the door knob to be buzzed in. Order your dinner at the counter. Cash is preferred. Have a seat and GHHC volunteers will bring your dinner plates to your table. Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do. Ecclesiastes 9:7 ghhc garage sale
bible bowl challengersThis past Saturday we were so thrilled to have a group of young men who participate in the Bible Bowl Challenge and their mentors donate their time to GHHC. They put together products for various outreach programs and were uniquely gifted at writing Scripture versed notes to each. Were were especially blessed to hear their recitation of numbers Bible verses. We thank them for their time, help and the wonderful donations they brought. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people. Colossians 3:23 GNT our police liaison![]() Officer Bill regularly stops by God's Hygiene Help Center to say hello. On May 16 he came by. He said to Tammy, "If I could push was a a magic button to God, I would wish for God's Hygiene to have a new big building with running water and a bathroom. God's Hygiene does more to help this community both physically and mentally." Thank you Officer Bill. We are also praying and looking for a larger building in the Linden community to serve the ever increasing number of clients we help each month. Will you join us in praying for the right building? Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10 ghhc supports community eventVolunteers David Pickett and Diane Hendrickson shared resources and information about God's Hygiene Help Center at the Spring into Summer event on May 22, 2024. This is the annual celebration of the end of the school year hosted at the Ohio History Connection Museum (800 17th Ave Columbus, Ohoi 43211) at the Ohio Village. GHHC gave away sanitizing wipes, small hand sanitizers, Bibles, flyers about our hours, and free community resources such as food pantries located close to GHHC. Families received lots of resources from Recycle Columbus, the City of Columbus, City Year, a preschool on Cleveland Avenue plus a free boxed dinner. Their children really loved playing in the bouncy houses, hula hoops and trying out the antique bicycle. We were happy that the event was held at The Ohio Village since this was David's first time visit. Such a fun evening for us and for the Linden community! partnership with mary kay consultantsDiane reconnected with Paula Fistick, a friend from high school youth fellowship who also happens to be a retired Columbus City teacher and now a Mary Kay Director. Paula shared with Kathryn, our GHHC Executive Director, that Mary Kay and God's Hygiene share some of the same values--God, family, and helping others. She asked if Tammy could share her story with her consultants plus how God told her to open up a help center back in 2011. The women donated Mary Kay products that GHHC can then use in future Clean Start Baskets or to treat our clients. Thank you Paula and to the Mary Kay consultants. After our presentation, Paula texted this message: "OMGoodness! Tammy and Diane were amazing! The two of you left quite a stir among the consultants. Ideas are flowing as to how to incorporate God's Hygiene into our Mary Kay world. Thank you!" We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 To arrange for Tammy to share with your organization, please contact Kathryn Farrar, Executive Director of GHHC at [email protected] new partnership with franklin county dog shelter![]() Tammy regularly visits the Franklin County Dog Shelter dogs.franklincountyohio.gov to pick up 30-50 pounds of dog food each month. So many of our clients live in their vehicles with their animals and have no dog license and no way to qualify to pick up free dog food. So Tammy asked the director. He said, "Oh my, we would love to partner with God's Hygiene to share resources. We would be willing to donate 100 pounds of dog food each month. Also please bring us some client order forms." As Tammy was leaving, the director a woman to run out to her. She had 3 dogs in her van with no dog licenses so she was ineligible to pick up any free dog food from them. Tammy was able to give her 20 pounds of dog food, her card and shared GHHC's hours with her. She started to cry and was so grateful. "Thank you!" Tammy said, "No, thank Jesus. It's all from Him!" From The Bible Recap www.thebiblerecap.com by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Father, You will fulfill Your purpose for us, and we praise You for that! Your purpose is better, Your plans are better, and Your process is better! We praise You for being righteous in all Your ways and we thank You for being so very kind to us in all Your ways. Have mercy on me, a sinner. We repent of our sins and turn to You and we ask You to make our hearts clean. We confess our rebellion and thank You for not giving us what we deserve. You are so much better than fair—You even extend Your common grace and common mercy to those who don’t know or love You! Give us eyes to see the kindness You’ve extended to us in ways big and small, in ways common and specific. We get to breathe Your air and enjoy Your creation, we get to taste delicious food, we have access to tools and technology that helps us understand Your Word that didn’t exist for any prior generations. You have done us SO MUCH GOOD. We surrender our lives to You, Lord—every moment of our day, each decision we make, we yield our will and way to Your perfect will and way. We love You too. Amen.
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from HOMELESS TO an APARTMENT![]() GHHC encountered Marilyn V. who was homeless for five months before getting her apartment. She was referred to us by a friend. We were able to assist her with her hygiene needs. As we prayed with her, we became aware of her need for a bed. GHHC reached out to Immaculate Conception Church and St. Vincent de Paul, who were able to purchase and set up her new bed. They also prayed with her for continued blessings. Marilyn has a heart of gratitude and thankful for our small part in recent blessings. She is so appreciative that she plans to make a small donation to GHHC. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 client thanks ghhc![]() Shaun had finally moved out of the homeless shelter. He was in need of basic hygiene and prayed for it. Then he found out about God's Hygiene and took 3 buses to get to our Help Center for his first time visit. Our greeter commented how friendly and polite he was. He said, "I really appreciate what you are doing here very much. God bless you!" Tammy went over to talk with him and found out he was getting his first apartment. So she went upstairs and looked for any inkind donations that could assist him. Shaun was very happy to not only receive his choice of 6 hygiene items but a comfort set for his bed. Thank you to our donors for your continued prayers and support so we can pass on the blessings to our clients. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 clean start basketsTwo volunteers from the Embark program picked up 2 Clean Start Baskets on April 25, 2024. They said, "The men who will receive these baskets are so appreciative. They have nothing and really need and can use all the hygiene, towels, and cleaning supplies you give them. Thank you so much for providing this program for those released from incarceration." Sue Zerman and her husband have been working with a man at Faith Mission for 3 years. Today he finally left the mission and was blessed with a bucket full of hygiene. Kathryn Farrar built him a Clean Start Basket from in kind donations. This ongoing project is a team effort. One volunteer faithfully shops for towel sets all year and donates them. Various people have donated large sizes of hygiene and other miscellaneous household items. Thank you for your continued support. power of prayer![]() Delores is a regular client of God's Hygiene. She came to get hygiene and shared with Tammy she was scared for her upcoming surgery. Tammy prayed with her 3 times. Delores was in a coma for a month afterwards. She had been in the hospital for 2 1/2 months with colon blockage. They had made a mistake with her surgery. When she came to God's Hygiene Help Center, with her colostomy attached to her, Tammy prayed with her. Praise God! The damage got reversed and had her bag removed. Delores said thank you so much. Tammy replied, "You're welcome! It's really all Jesus!" Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 senior resources talk![]() God's Hygiene Help Center was invited to be one of 12 tables at a Resources Fair for Seniors held at Christian Valley Baptist Church. Since Tammy is known as Miss Resource Queen, she gave a talk sharing information about GHHC as well as where to get help with rent, utilities, food and more. Posted on the church's Facebook page: God did it!!! CV’s 1st Seniors Health and Resource Fair was absolutely amazing. Thank you to Dr. Jimmy, Sis. Octavia and Sis. Jackie for allowing God to use you to bring this vision to pass. There were health screenings, exercise class, assisted living information and so much more available. Our members and the community received a blessing today with this blessed event. the power of prayerIt is such a blessing to be involved with God‘s Hygiene Help Center. We see hearts and minds opening to God‘s word, joyfulness, and gratitude all the time. There is so much need in the area. Just last week a woman came through for products, but as she spoke with a quivering voice, it was clear her need was for prayer and comfort. As Tammy spoke with her, we learned her young son had just been murdered days earlier. Tammy prayed with her that the Lord make his presence and comfort known to her over these difficult days, and that He would walk with her along the new and difficult path that she was traveling. She was so grateful! We told her she was welcome to return anytime for prayer, Christian fellowship and that we would be praying for her. (Galatians 6:2, Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ). This is the ministry of GHHC, to be supportive and available for the local community with the open arms and love of Christ, hygiene being our access point. We thank you because it is due to your generosity and prayer that this ministry is possible. (Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased.) Please continue praying that God will use GHHC for His Glory.
in kind donationsdaycare blessingsA friend called and wanted to donate her daughter's preschool clothes. God's Hygiene Help Center usually only accepts donations of hygiene and cleaning items. But instead of giving away the items at our Help Center, Tammy knew just the place where to take the items. The children and their mothers were so appreciative to receive over 50 outfits ghhc helps the homeless![]() Tammy received a phone call from Stacy Schad at UALC. There was a homeless woman at The Church at Mill Run and the church staff wanted to help her. Tammy got busy putting together needed hygiene: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, washcloth, towel, socks, first aid kit, blanket, hat, mittens, a new coat and a Bible. She knew another person may show up so she packed an extra set of items. Our God is so amazing in His timing. Just yesterday at GHHC a volunteer brought in 6 new coats she had bought at Home Buys at only $6 each! We are glad to pass our in kind donations to those who can use them. clean start baskets![]() Heather received her Clean Start basket on Saturday, February 10. She was excited to receive the basket full of the household items that she needed. Heather served 9 years in Ohio Reformatory for Women but she has finally found her first place. With all of her new responsibility she is glad she doesn’t have this on her list. Heather said, "Thank you for the blessing." Jan Roberts, Kindway UPPER ARLINGTON LUTHERAN CHURCH HELP WITH GHHC PROGRAMSOn Saturday, March 2, 2024, God's Hygiene Help Center (GHHC) hosted the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church's (UALC) middle school youth group (MSM) at the Twenty-Eight:19 Christian Ministry Center located at 948 Oakland Park Avenue in Columbus. UALC's Middle School Director, Mary Kate Hipp, and 30 middle-school age boys and girls joined GHHC's volunteers in completing four (4) unique projects: 1) assembling 20 hygiene bags for The Butterflies celebration; 2) assembling hygiene items for Blessing Bags for the homeless; 3) packing household and kitchen supplies into laundry baskets for GHHC's Clean Start Baskets, and 4) writing heartfelt and encouraging messages and Scripture verses for the various packages. One would be encouraged to know the youth of UALC have the hearts of servants with the profound messages written. While the group enjoyed pizza, Tammy Jewell, GHHC Founder, also spoke to the youth of her experiences of living an impoverished life and the importance of being kind to people ; and to look for other youth, either at school or in the community, who need help, who could use a friend, who might need encouragement, and give to them if they are in need. If you would like more information about GHHC's programs and how you can help, please send an email to Kathryn Farrar [email protected] butterflies celebrationEvery year Melissa Baz, hairstylist and owner of the Wild Honeybee Boutique plans an event to celebrate graduates of CATCH Court and human trafficking survivors who are called "The Butterflies." CATCH Court (creating autonomy through collaborative healing) is a specialized docket in the Franklin County Municipal Court for women in the system who are victims of human trafficking. This year Melissa invited Tammy and Diane to be part of the celebration. We brought the 20 bags of hygiene which the Middle Schoolers packed. When we asked if Tammy could have time to share her story and how she came to Jesus, Melissa replied, "I would love for this Sunday to be about inspiration, hope and about their worth. How proud we are of them and all their accomplishments they have already achieved. These are the Survivors of Human Trafficking who have already gone through the 2 year program through CATCH Court. But always love encouraging words of affirmation to the girls. Tammy's a wonderful soul and angel. I would love for her to say some amazing words of encouragement. It's the beginning of the week for International Woman's day. So love the fact of making next Sunday inspirational and empowering women!!!!" More information about CATCH COURT: ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/09/18/16-women-graduate-from-catch-court-a-criminal-justice-program-for-victims-of-human-trafficking/ Melissa posted on Facebook about the celebration "It was a BEAUTIFUL Sunday at Wild Honeybee Salon • Boutique!!!!! We had a "Day of Beauty" event for an incredible group of lovely ladies called The Butterflies... They are Survivors that were caught up in the corrupted world of Human Trafficking... The salon was full of love, compassion and inspiration... We all think we are doing something great for them and giving them this gift. But, we all walk away with our hearts overflowing with pure Love and Joy. We were all so fulfilled with God's Glory. We are the ones who truly recieve the gift from them! THANK YOU ALL who were a part of this Big SPECIAL Day. My Team, My Tribe, My Queens, My Besties, EVERYONE, who helped me make this day happen! THANK YOU!!! I'm beyond grateful for all the love & support. You all make me a better person! My heart is abundantly overflowing... God Bless! Melissa & Shawna" OUTREACH![]() December and January were busy months of connection and sharing the Gospel. Aside from the lives we touch at our Center, we were privileged to speak with a group of 4th grade students at the Reset program and two groups of middle schoolers attending the Parable Project. twentyeight19.org/programs/ Each group was spellbound by Tammy's honesty and ability to connect with their lives. Tammy spoke about 15 minutes, in part she told them: "In fourth grade, I was unable to have school supplies or even be in a school longer than a few months. When I was in fifth grade my mom went to prison we would live everywhere. I only went to school to check in. I stopped learning in fifth grade. Now I can’t hold a job anywhere, not even at McDonald’s. So stay in school, respect your parents, and respect others. Please do not bully those who have nothing but maybe help them. If you have an extra sweater or an extra pen or pencil, offer it to that person. You never know what somebody else is going through. What if that was you and you had no school supplies, no clothes and felt so ashamed that you hid in the cold in the woods. And now you have no education to go further in life or to keep a job. God changed my life and he will lead you down great roads, but you must listen to God and respect your parents and teachers. So please remember God loves you. Stay in school. Don’t be the fool and always do right, even when no one’s looking. Help each other." After the talk and a few questions, each student was given a Student Hygiene Bag: a drawstring backpack with shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, comb, hat, gloves and information for parents about accessing GHHC. It is such a blessing that the Twenty-eight:19 twentyeight19.org ministry we partner with provides spaces for these types of Christian based ministries to collaborate. We were also blessed to speak to a wonderful Bible Study group from Rock City Church. Again, Tammy gave a compelling talk about how God can use anyone's life for His glory and what a joy it is to walk with Him. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with these Godly women. To arrange a speaker for your small group or organization, please contact Kathryn Farrar [email protected] clean start baskets![]() Sonya received her Clean Start Basket after she was released from the Alvis House. She spent 10 years in Ohio Reformatory for Women. This is what she had to say about the basket. "Thanks again!. That basket and the stuff in it is amazing. Super beneficial! Thanks for the gift of love! The God’s Hygiene team which builds the basket is truly a blessing." In 2023 God's Hygiene packed 18 Clean Start Baskets for those released through the Kindway and Embark programs www.kindway.org. Tammy also created 5 additional Baskets for those graduating from area treatment centers. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 project warmIt's getting chilly outside! PROJECT WARM has started. Will you help us keep students and people in need warm with hats and gloves? Thank you to the Beacons of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church for donating the beautiful quilts and blankets. Today Tammy wanted to help this little guy get warm with a hat and gloves set. GHHC really needs kids and adult gloves and hats. We are also accepting donations of scarves, new underwear, socks, blankets and gently used coats. Large donations may be brought to God's Hygiene Help Center, 1402 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus 43224. GHHC is located just east of Oakland Nursery and Karl Road in the parking lot next to Donato's. Volunteers are there every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. You can see our orange garage doors in the back of the parking lot. Smaller donations may be left at the Exchange Center at UALC on Mill Run. We praise God for the resources and volunteers that enable us to reach people in need. Your gifts and prayers help us share the love of Jesus and show people that "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear." Psalm 45:1-2. Thank you, and God bless you. Linden life fellowship resource nightMatthew 22:37–39, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. The second most important is similar: ‘Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself’" (TLB). Linden Life Fellowship invited God's Hygiene Help Center to be part of their resource night for parents. The parents heard about free resources provided by Columbus Works, Linden Fresh Produce Market, NNEMAP Food Pantry and GHHC. GHHC gave the parents laundry detergent and sanitizing wipes. school hygiene boxesThank you so very much for your kind donation to our school! We were able to provide a handful of students with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other hygiene products because of your agency! Myself, YB staff, and our students thank you so much for your partnership. Here is a photo of two of our amazing students who helped organize the items on our shelves in preparation for students to take what they need! Casey Church Family Advocate | AmeriCorps YouthBuild Columbus Community School God's Hygiene received this email from a school nurse. My name is Sara Klose, or Nurse K, and I’m the school nurse at Yorktown Middle School on the east side of Columbus – with Columbus City Schools. We are in desperate need of hygiene products for our students. Unfortunately, many of our students are unable to afford these items and turn to the school to provide and assist in purchasing these products for our students. However, as the school nurse in our middle school – I have very limited funding and only a $300 annual budget for medical supplies. Oftentimes, I find myself having to buy these items because the funds are just not there! That is why I am reaching out to your organization to assist in any way possible – any type of donation would be appreciated and well-received from our students in need. We are in need of any toiletry and hygiene type of products that include maxi pads, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, edge control, wipes, body sprays for boys and girls, and leggings/pants/shorts in ALL sizes for girls (and boys). Not only do our students not have the basic items at home, but when an “accident” occurs at our middle school, we want them to feel like we can take care of them and lessen any burden on home to bring the student a new pair of pants and underpants. Thank you for your time and consideration – we all truly appreciate your mission! Our dedicated executive director called to talk to Nurse K about their needs. She then packed School Hygiene Boxes for the nurse at Yorktown Middle School and Columbus Adventist Academy. Students are so much in need for basic hygiene. Thank you for supporting our efforts to help them. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. PSALM 107:1 student hygiene bags![]() Tammy and Kathryn spoke at North Baptist Church last month. Michael Tillis was impressed when he heard about GHHC's newest project to give hygiene bags to students while sharing the gospel. He had retired from ATT and had been looking for an organization who needed 200 drawstring bags. We are so blessed that God had us partner together. Later that week St. James the Less School reached out to to our North Linden police liaison Office Bill Varney where they could get needed hygiene for their students. Isn't our God amazing how he fills the need. the parable projectTammy and Kathryn shared at the Parable Project at Twenty-Eight:19 about the importance of staying in school and how Tammy grew up without basic hygiene. God's Hygiene Help Center then presented Student Hygiene Bags to each student, Cheryl's Cookies and Trick or Treat candy. Middle school students meet every Monday and Wednesday from school dismissal until 7pm. Each week the Parable Project Program Director and a team of volunteers lead up to 15 students in activities and group time focusing on discipleship, mentoring, fellowship, life-skill development, and assistance with education. They also provide meals to every student who attends. Twenty-Eight:19 is another nonprofit located just down the street from GHHC. The origin of their name can be found in the New Testament. It comes from a passage in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 19, which says: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” To the team at TwentyEight:19, this means dedicating their lives to serving others, especially those in most need, and to bringing the light of the gospel to them. They believe that a focus on improving the family environment is the critical path to making lasting changes, improving lives, and ultimately making disciples. GHHC is happy to partner with Twenty-Eight:19 since we share similar missions of sharing the love of Jesus with others. During the winter months we will be holding our monthly Prayer Gatherings in their building. calumet christianOn Saturday, November 4, Kathryn and Tammy met with adult and student volunteers from Calumet Christian School. Tammy shared her story and the ladies packed hygiene bags. clintonville rotary![]() Tammy shared her story with members of the Clintonville Rotary and Diane shared about God's Hygiene projects. Last Friday these Rotary members wanted to see for themselves what we do at our Help Center. Thank you that they brought in kind donations of socks, bandaids, and even coffee items. We gave them a tour, Tammy shared more of her story and we answered their questions. They were reassured that we serve all clients regardless of their religious beliefs and only offer them prayer and a Bible. She then shared us that the Rotary District has organized a Sock Drive and that GHHC will be receiving them! How our God keeps on providing! more new partnerships![]() Pictured here are Kathryn Farrar, Executive Director; Tammy Jewell, Founder, and Nadine Rinehart of the YMCA Community Strengthening Programs such as YCares, SPARK, Stable Families and Early Intervention. She shares the information listed in the flyer below. More information can be found at ymcacolumbus.org The Salvation Army has been providing free sack lunches to all our clients and volunteers every Tuesday for a few months. Kathryn Farrar, Executive Director, and Tammy Jewell talked with the Salvation Army about furthering our partnership. ![]() Aaron Bayer of Humana shared information about Medicare and gave away free toilet tissue to every client on Trick or Treat day! monthly prayer gatheringEvery month Trina Oates shares an inspiring message with those in the community. In October attendance was way up. trunk or treatsTrunk or Treat, UALC on Lytham Road, Sunday, October 29, 2023 Linden Community Center, Thursday, October 26, 2023 thank you A monthly GHHC donor
Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for the great principle of thanksgiving. May we as a people find it more deeply embedded in our life, to the extent that it was practiced by our forebears. May we as individuals know and practice the law that thanks givers indeed become blessing receivers and so live. And for this , accept our humble gratitude. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Norman Vincent Peale IN KIND DONATIONS![]() We are so grateful for Fellowship Bible Chapel in Sunbury, Ohio. This is the second time that this church has organized a donation drive to benefit God's Hygiene Help Center. They collected and donated the most requested hygiene items: laundry detergent, toilet paper, and paper towels. Thank you Bill for delivering the huge quantity of hygiene items shown below. We are so grateful and so many families are affected in such a good loving way. God bless you all. God is sure smiling. If your business, club or organization would like help organizing a donation drive, our volunteers are glad to help. Send an email to [email protected] God, thank You for caring for the needs of Your people. You give me everything I need--everything I have is Yours. So please use me and what I have to fulfill the needs of others. Even when it feels hard to be generous, please help me to be willing to give my time, money and possessions for the good of others. In Jesus' name. Amen. YouVersion Bible app prayer project warm
![]() GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Join the movement and give – each Tuesday and every day – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community. It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to contribute toward building the better world we all want to live in. Some employers such as Chase will double or triple your donation on GivingTuesday. Would you please consider checking with your organization and making a donation on Tuesday, November 28. You may make a donation to God's Hygiene for GivingTuesday here. Thank you! Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10 UA GIRLS GOLF TEAMTina Husted, the Ohio Lt. Governor's wife is also the coach for the Upper Arlington Girls' Golf Team. Mrs. Husted invited Kathryn Farrar and Tammy to come to their home to share with the team about Tammy growing up in poverty and the need for hygiene items. The team then filled 40 bags of hygiene for other girls with toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, plus socks, energy bars, and a bottle of water. Thank you for caring and your generosity! We must show love through actions that are sincere, not through empty words. 1 John 3:16 GW clean start baskets![]() Nicole received her Clean Start Basket and was very thankful for the blessing it provided. After spending several years in Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW), she is extremely excited about being a contributing citizen. She is currently working for the city of Columbus. Nicole thanks everyone at God’s Hygiene for their thoughtfulness. Jan Roberts, Women's Transition Manager, Kindway The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSOur GHHC Executive Director Kathryn Farrar has been scheduling speaking engagements for Tammy and her. On Sunday, September 24 Kathryn Farrar and Tammy Jewell spoke to the small congregation at North Baptist Church on Charleston Avenue in Clintonville. In October they will share with the Clintonville Rotary Club. If your organization, small group or church would like to hear Tammy's story and how we serve our community with needed hygiene and dignity, please email [email protected] NEW HYGIENE ITEM![]() Our new volunteer Cindy Lach visited her dermatologist for a body itch. The doctor looked at her hand and said first we have to take this off. It was an eye opening experience for Cindy and wants to caution everybody else to see your dermatologist and take care when you go out in the sun year around. Cindy suggested to add sunscreen to our inventory of hygiene items. Our Board gladly accepted her suggestion and now it will be one of six items available each month for our clients to choose to receive. tree of life fall festival![]() God's Hygiene Help Center had the honor of partnering with the Tree of Life campus in Dublin on September 29 for their Fall Family Fun Night. The students and their families helped to fill our GHHC van with much needed hygiene to serve the Linden community. The generosity of Tree of Life will touch the lives of many as they donated 219 items, along with monetary donations. Thank you! All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15 helping the homeless![]() This man visited God's Hygiene Help Center this week. Tammy recognized him because he frequented the Blessing Box on Howey Road and was always very polite. He shared with Tammy that he had been in an auto accident two months ago, felt confused, lost and was having a difficult time. She was able to share resources where to get assistance for treatment as well as the food pantries close by. Someone had donated a sleeping bag which she game to him along with some basic hygiene items. Most important he wanted prayer and Tammy was able to pray with him. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. Isaiah 30:19 b thank you to our north linden liaison |