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​​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

Tina 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

Our 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 executivedirector@godshygiene.org

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.

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

God, thank you for giving me opportunities to do good to others every day.  Help me to act on those opportunities--even when I don't feel like it.  Give me the endurance to serve, the strength to always be kind, and the courage to pray bold prayers on behalf of others.  Make me more like You each day in Jesus' name.  Amen.  from YouVersion Bible app prayers

Thank you to the individuals and businesses who have generously donated for our SCHOOL HYGIENE BOXES.  Special appreciation to Dick Masheter Ford and its staff for filling up their donation box with needed hygiene so quickly.  Also we are grateful for the new partnership with Riverview Dental and Rebecca Caplinger who is an Expanded Functional Dental Assistant (EFDA).  She arranged for the donation of a case of toothbrushes and 3 cases of toothpaste.  We are hoping that it may become a quarterly donation from her suppliers.

GHHC sent an email to the 7 schools we support for their hygiene (and underwear) needs.     Hamilton STEM Academy School-Family-Community Coordinator already picked up their School Hygiene Boxes filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, underwear and even laundry detergent!  Students may use the school's washing machine to wash their clothes!

GHHC will be collecting donations throughout the school year to share with students.  Supporters may drop off any donations on Tuesdays. or Thursdays between 9:30 am and 1:00 pm at GHHC, 1402 Oakland Park.  GHHC is located in the parking lot to the east of Donato's Pizza.  You will see our orange garage doors and our mural.  Donations may also be left in the Exchange Center at UALC, 3500 Mill Run, Hilliard.
​Thank you!
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

God's Hygiene and our staff appreciate everything our Columbus Police do for our community.  They held a cadet camp for 11-13 years old boys and girls the week of August 7 at Linden Recreation Center.  The Cadets received 2 days of training each by the fire and police departments with graduation and goodie bags on Friday.  This was the 2nd Cadet Camp this summer; they held another camp for younger youth earlier.    
​Tammy Jewell, our founder, has a wonderful relationship with our Oakland Park Donato's which gives us a discount.  When Sgt. Joseph  Johnson asked Tammy if GHHC could help purchase 6 pizzas for the cadets, we were happy to help.  

​The Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club held Volksfest 32 on Saturday, August 12.  Board member Mark Garrett had seen the interview which ABC6onyourside did on God's Hygiene.   He contacted GHHC and asked Tammy to share her story about God's Hygiene at their banquet in January 2023. Mark then invited us to have a display at their annual car show where he planned to present GHHC with a  check donation before the awards ceremony. Tammy and Diane had a fun day sharing about our School Hygiene Boxes donation drive with attendees,  admiring all the unique VWs and participating in the frozen T-shirt game.    On their www.COVVC.org website:  
​Literally hundreds of VW families fill our ranks.  Our club is full of people from all walks of life, incomes, and age groups.  From doctors and dentists to students, we all "got the bug" somewhere along the line.  If you've been bitten, please join us!  You do not have to own a VW to join--just a passion for these way cool cars. Even though the term "vintage" is in our name, we welcome newer VW's! Air-cooled or water-cooled, the VW family is one to be truly proud to be a part of, and our club is a perfect example of the camaraderie that comes along with owing a VW. ​

God's Hygiene Help Center so appreciates any and  all the in kind donations we receive.  Large adult pull-ups are such a requested item by our clients.  They will be put to good use.
Thank you to Kathy Hart for your generous donation of sample hygiene products.  They will be used to pack Blessing Bags.  In August we had 3 events where we needed to give out Blessing Bags.  You are awesome.  
Melanie Gannon who works for Sally's Beauty Supply in Ashland, Ohio, donated 100 bottles of dry shampoo.  Then the following Friday, Tammy drove to their warehouse to pick up more dry shampoo and handiwipes.  Tammy posted on her Facebook page:  Thanks Melanie.  God's Hygiene greatly appreciates all the dedication to get them safely and to the community.  We will give them away free to everyone.  A lot of homeless will receive this.  God bless you.  
​Tammy has placed the dry shampoo in the Howey Road Blessing Box and the people are very grateful.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.  Psalm 100:4-5

GHHC volunteers go once a month to the Linden fresh produce market on Cleveland Avenue.  The clients can select one product of their  choice plus receive an inkind donation item. We invite them to our monthly Prayer Gathering plus share about the services we provide.   Their clients receive so many requests for other items so we packed up diapers, and 10 buckets filled with detergent and cleaning supplies.

Khaleeqa Sadika, Founder and CEO, Life  Beyond the Streets (LBTS)  invited Tammy Jewell as Founder and President of God's Hygiene Help Center to partner with her for an event "Simply Sisters Helping Sisters."  The mission for LBTS is finding freedom for women trapped on the streets by addiction, homelessness and mental health issues.
Homeless women were invited on Saturday, August 5, to the Main Library for a complimentary lunch, free clothing and hygiene.  GHHC donated about 30 Blessing Bags filled with sample sizes of deodorant, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, and soap.  Tammy then shared her story of being a survivor of sex trafficking,  how God told her to open up a help center,  and began her relationship with Jesus.  The women enjoyed listening to Tammy and could relate to her story.  

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:4

​Jan Roberts, Women Transition Manager for Kindway, came to God's Hygiene to pick up the huge Clean Start Basket and cleaning supplies bucket packed by Kathryn Farrar and her granddaughters.  These items are so needed by the newly released citizens.  Years ago when they  left Marysville Women's Reformatory, the women would receive $75 to go shop for clothing.  Tammy knew they needed hygiene and dignity.
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Alicia Tyner received her Clean Start Basket on August 23, 2023 after serving 12 years in the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW). She completed the EMBARK program inJune 2022.   Alicia was a model inmate doing what she needed to do so she could return to the outside community different than when she entered ORW. Alicia loves the Lord Jesus Christ and was very appreciative of receiving her basket from God’s Hygiene. This is what Alicia said upon receiving the basket.  “Thank you very much for everything.  All of this is such a blessing."

It is such a blessing what you all do for so many people in need.  Continue doing God's work!  Jan

My name is Trina Oates, a long time friend of Tammy's. I am a  messenger of God's love and grace found through and in Jesus Christ.  I have been privileged to partner with  God's Hygiene Help Center where every first Tuesday of the month I share God's word of hope  accompanied with prayer. 
There is also available baptism for those who would like to experience God's salvation at another at little further.  I was honored to have baptized our first candidate.  So please feel free to join us and build your relationship with God. You won't regret it.

​Our clients enjoyed Trina's free clothing giveaway held before the Prayer Gathering.  Then the next week it was exciting to witness the baptism of Amy.  She now serves as one of our volunteers at GHHC.

Thank you to Brynn and Avery for packing 60 Blessing Bags for two different events.  We so appreciate that someone donated Bath and Body Works and cologne just in time for this project.  These young volunteers wrote personal encouragement notes to place in each bag packed also with sample sizes of shampoo, conditioner,  lotion, scripture bookmark, and the 23rd Psalm.
Thirty cosmetic bags with hygiene are going to be delivered for women attending Sanctuary Night.

Life Beyond the Streets, Inc. has as this mission:   finding freedom for women trapped on the streets by addiction, homelessness and mental health issues.  Their founder asked Tammy if  God's Hygiene would partner with them  for "Simply Sisters Helping Sisters."  
GHHC will donate 30 Blessing Bags for the homeless women attending the event plus Tammy  will  share her story how she became a survivor of sex trafficking and turned to God.  The event is being held on August 5 at the Main Library.  The all women attendees will enjoy music, games, coloring, dinner, clothing. shoes, and love bags of goodies--all for free.  

Thank you to the faithful supporters who regularly bring in kind donations.  A small group Bible Study at a central Ohio church  committed to bring us hygiene items and a check every quarter.  We then shared our latest project with them--School Hygiene Boxes Donation Drive.  They plan to buy assorted sizes of underwear.  Thank you from community area school nurses and their staff.
Your sample size toiletries and hotel shampoo and conditioner is needed right now since we are packing a number of Blessing Bags.  
Donations may be dropped off at God's Hygiene Help Center, 1402 Oakland Park, Columbus OH 43224 any Tuesday or Thursday between 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.  

Tammy presented a Clean Start Basket as promised to Heather Carnahan when she showed poof of her apartment lease and graduated.  Heather graduated after one year in the program at  Phoenix plus reached one year of sobriety.  For 25 years she had suffered from addiction to drugs and alcohol.  Since she was not able to work, she thanks God for the help she received from God's Hygiene Help Center.  GHHC provided her with laundry detergent and shampoo which gave her independence.  Heather obtained a job at Lowe's on Silver Drive and has already earned a promotion.  She has adult children who live in Arizona and that relationship has been rebuilt.  She is now a proud grandmother and has become a Christian.  Congratulations Heather!
 
Brenda McKinney is the sister of Anna Marie who is friends with both Tammy and Amber.  Brenda started smoking pot at age 12 and was introduced to crack when she was 25 years old.  She had been homeless for 17 months.  She completed treatment at the Lighthouse for 5 months and has been sober for 14 months.  She is disabled and had been on a waiting list to get an apartment for one year.  Brenda thanks God for "Rabbit" (Tammy's nickname) zinc GHHC because she is starting all over again.  We are glad we have wonderful donors so we are able to help these women get a clean start on life!

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’  Acts 20:35

Dana Curry began volunteering at God's Hygiene one day this past month when we were short on greeters.  We contacted the counseling supervisor at Medina Sober Living Program.  
"Yesterday Dana Curry helped volunteer when we were really busy with clients in cars,  He was planning to volunteer again on Thursday.  Is he trustworthy and reliable?"
Donna Chapman responded, "More than you can imagine. One of our role models on the property! 
"That's awesome!  I know he just pitched in and then stayed for prayer gathering and did anything asked."  
"Yes, he is most respected person on the campus. You should snatch him up, he is a keeper!"

Here is what Dana shared about himself:
Well I can't use excuses or my upbringing which was indescribable.   My Doc is alcohol or was.  I have 18 months sober.    God's Hygiene helps people in this program and the rest of the clients that come.   I'm on disability because of my feet and ankles.   But I'd like to give back what i can for as long as I can.   My daughter overdosed in 2020,  then my fiancé and my brother within 10 months.   I still struggle keeping busy.   Helps me to think of something else.   If you would,  you can keep this number for help. 380 241 9671   Thank you.  

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 ESV

We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.  Psalm 75:1 ESV

Thank you for your email asking about the difference between the original God's Hygiene Help Center and any other hygiene center.    
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​God's Hygiene Help Center wants to stay in line with our vision of providing dignity and hope through hygiene to those in need with the compassion of Jesus. GHHC's focus is sharing The Word along with giving out needed hygiene and cleaning items.   It is about developing a relationship and providing a choice of hygiene to our clients as well as prayer, not just handing out a bag of products. 
Our clients come to us every 30 days and receive a choice of 6 hygiene items, plus scripture bookmarks, Our Daily Bread, and offered a Bible and prayer.  We get to know our clients and develop a relationship with them.  We also offer resources where to get other help in the community--food pantries close to God's Hygiene, where to go for help with utilities, rent, etc.  Thus we provide real hope and dignity through hygiene and they know it is all from God.  We are also an all volunteer staff so that we are good stewards of the donations given to us.  

Please come by 1402 Oakland Park for a visit any Tuesday or Thursday between 10:30 am - 1:00 pm to see how we operate.  Or if you prefer you can invite a few friends over and Tammy can come share her story of growing up in poverty without basic hygiene and how God told her to open up God's Hygiene Help Center.  You may contact Kathryn Farrar, our Executive Director, at executivedirector@godshygiene.org

A new volunteer said, "Do you know what I like about volunteering at God's Hygiene?  It's how the volunteers really care and support each other saying please, thank you, how are you, praying for each other."
Yes!   That is another way which makes GHHC so special and different!  We are like a family.

15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:15-16

Dear Tammy Jewell and Kathryn Farrar

​It is a pleasure joining with you to enhance the lives of our neighbors.  Our efforts were successful last year, and the current year promises to be at least as effective.

Through Northland Star Partners, several congregations, and individuals, decided to support the work of GHHC.  This year, a few more congregations are considering ways of supporting GHHC by means of volunteerism, cash donations and material support.

Our work and partnership will not stop there.  Northland Star Partners will continue its advocacy for this ministry, in addition to providing prayer support and material assistance.  As discussed in other settings, a check is enclosed to symbolize our commitment to helping you serve our neighbors in need.

May we see their lives improve by our joint efforts and may we see the need for our kind of work diminish.
Thank you for all you do.  We look forward to continuing our partnership with God's Hygiene Help Center.

Reverend Dr. Callon W. Holloway, Jr. Dir. 

God's Hygiene recently had the opportunity to partner with the Linden Market. The Linden Market has groceries that have been donated for their clients to choose from. Their process for distributing is similar to GHHC. Clients get checked in, they select their items. They have volunteers who help set up. GHHC was able give clients a choice of laundry detergent, toilet paper, or body wash along with a hand sanitizer and information about our Center and invitation to that day's Prayer Gathering.
Most importantly, we were able the share the the vision of GHHC with pray and the word of God. We were very pleased with number of them joining us that afternoon for a message, Donato's Pizza, water, Cheryl's Cookie and prayer. It was a beautiful day.  What a blessing that we can partner with The Linden Market so we can expand our outreach to the South Linden community. We served 70 clients at Linden Market and will return monthly with more hygiene products.

You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.  For the breath of the ruthless is like a storm driving against a wall. Isaiah 25:4

We so appreciate any in-kind donations we receive from either UALC church members, clients or neighbors.   Thank you to the neighbor who brought adult pull ups which senior citizens often request.
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Thank you also to the Quilter's Guild at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church which donated seven beautiful handmade quilts. Tammy always knows of a family or person in need of a special blanket.

We believe in paying it forward.  Someone donated 26 cans of baby formula valued at $1000.  Tammy was able to pass them on to the director of Brightside Academy early education and childcare center on Cleveland Avenue.  

Thank you!  Your donations allowed us to pack 4 Clean Start Baskets during June to donate to people in the Kindway/Embark programs.  
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This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24

Tammy went to Milestone Pharmacy at Northern Lights to pick up a prescription with her friend Dana.  She saw a beautiful blond also waiting in line for her order.  She exclaimed, "Hygiene lady, hey hygiene lady.  Remember me?  You and the ladies at God's Hygiene helped me 3 years ago to sober up.  I've now graduated from Medina.  I have everything I need--a job, an apartment and all the hygiene I need.  Can you give me a hug?  I have more than I ever needed thanks to God's Hygiene and I want to give back!"
A man standing in line said, "Me too.  I am 3 years sober and clean, working and staying on my medication.  I also have my own apartment and have everything I need thanks to God's Hygiene.  May I also have a hug?"
Tammy replied, "I'm so proud of you both.  Come be a volunteer when you have time."  God opened their hearts with the love of Jesus through GHHC.  Now two more productive citizens.  

Several months ago a client came and was parked in the wrong spot, so volunteers didn't see her to take her ID and give her a client order form.  She walked up to our door and was very aggravated that we had not waited on her.  She was very angry.  Lisa told her,  "Jesus will help you soon."
"Don't say that to me, I'm an atheist."  
When Kathy lost her husband, she came back to GHHC crying with her car full with pillows, blankets, 2 dogs and a cat. Kathy was a veteran and never had been homelesss.   She had no place to go and didn't know where to go.   All her clothes were dirty.  Tammy told her she could sleep in her car underneath the God's Hygiene sign.  Tammy then referred her to The Dream Center to get a shower and do her laundry.  Kathy did and was so happy.  She returned to Tammy all clean.  Tammy also referred her to St. Stephen's to get counseling.
Now Kathy wanted to give back.  She belongs to a Garden Club which  gave her flats of flowers to share with our GHHC volunteers.
​Thank you Kathy.

4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. 7 Be still before the Lord  and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.  Psalm 37:4-7

We love our Columbus Police officers.  Our Community Liaison North Linden,  Officer Bill Varney, stopped by God's Hygiene just to say hello and meet our volunteers.  We feel blessed to partner with CPD and Officer Bill.  

All the GHHC staff are proud of David Pickett.  We celebrated him this month with a cake and delicious sub sandwiches.  He had his graduation ceremony from Minerva Park Behavioral Health program.  David is always on time, friendly and helpful in any way at God's Hygiene.  Now a volunteer is helping refer him to available apartments and jobs in the area.

1May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us-- 2 so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. 3 May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.  Psalm 67:1-3

God's Hygiene Help Center's focus is sharing The Word along with giving out needed hygiene and cleaning items.  GHHC wants to stay in line with our vision of providing dignity and hope through hygiene to those in need with the compassion of Jesus.  It is about developing a relationship and providing a choice of hygiene to our clients, not just handing out a bag of products.  With Project Dash, we had no direct connection to our clients receiving  orders so we discontinued that program.    Our staff is hoping to set up our own delivery service while offering prayer later this year.

We are reaching out to other area ministries about starting  an outreach to children in the Linden area sharing Jesus and hygiene.  ​


The Linden Market located at 1464 Cleveland Avenue in South Linden, provides a choice of free produce daily to their market members.  Their staff has been begging God's Hygiene Help Center to provide some hygiene to their clients.  In June we will send 2 volunteers every month to give out hygiene at The Linden Market.  Clients will will receive hand sanitizer plus have a choice of toilet paper, laundry detergent or body wash.  We can also provide free Bibles and prayer.

Trina Oates shared a very inspiring message on "Darkness" on May 2.  Thank you to Kristie who shared her notes.  What was most amazing is that a man came to GHHC that day needing resources, and he stayed for the Prayer Gathering. Tony was able to be prayed over and the message through God's Word was especially for him that day.  He got fed The Word plus lunch.

Jesus knows about darkness. (Luke 44:46). The hopelessness darkness brings,  the uncertainty and fear it brings. But things are not as they seem to be. The darkness can bring a blessing in disguise.
What do we do when darkness invades our life? How do we overcome? Trials and tribulations, hardships and sorrows, through it all God is working. (God calls the light into being Genesis 1:3) God made a way where there was no way! God does for us what we were unable to do.
Nothing is too hard for God! 
God had a plan.
Jesus is our present help in times if trouble.
He demonstrated His complete trust in the Father Luke 23:45
We can trust God our Father, too.

Thank you Trina for sharing this message with all of us.  We hold the monthly Prayer Gathering the first Tuesday of every month at 1 pm at 1402 OAKLAND PARK. 

Tammy had a table with free community resources which we share with our clients at this St. Stephen's Mother's Day event.  She passed out free Buckeye Health phone chargers, Cheryl's Cookies, Bibles, and invitations to our monthly Prayer Gathering.  All the speakers quoted scripture.  The doctor who shared the main message with the title "Get Your House in Order"--through prayer, networking and spiritually, The staff at St. Stephen's told her they really want to partner with God's Hygiene Help Center.  Tammy replied that GHHC does not want to just give  out hygiene products, we want to also share about God's love with people.  They said, "We are all about God here!"  So as soon as our Executive Board can work out the process, GHHC will start handing out hygiene and God's Word at St. Stephen's.  
If you have been looking for an opportunity to volunteer to pray with someone, this may be just the place for you.  Please contact Kathryn Farrar at executivedirector@godshygiene.org or complete a simple volunteer application on our website.  
The next day Tammy received two phone calls asking  for help looking for resources.

1 I will exalt you, my God the King;
    I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise you
    and extol your name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
    his greatness no one can fathom.  Psalm 145

While the parents were registering, Lisa handed out our paper with  hours we are open and invitations to our monthly Prayer Gathering, ​God's Hygiene Help Center registered to be one of the Linden organizations sharing resources at the Spring into Summer neighborhood event.  Lisa, Diane and Candace volunteered to staff our table.  We provided crayons at our table and gave  Prayer Journals for students to  color.  GHHC was blessed that these children's journals  were donated to GHHC by Upper Arlington Lutheran Church.  This is the perfect use for them.  
We talked with the librarian from the Linden branch of Columbus Metropolitan Library.  They want to partner with us and have space there for us.  In the summer a number of children and homeless hang out at the library to stay cool and get lunch.
There were a lot of families there.  We shared free community resources with the parents and offered them hand sanitizer.  Each family could choose a small Blessing Bag. 
Candace prayed with 7 people.  We  gave away 5 Bibles. The kids were amazing.  One young boy opened his prayer journal and started coloring and talking away to "Grandma Lisa".  
Lisa shared with another boy  B that God loves you.  He replied, "God hates *#% and I kiss boys."
Lisa says, "That's why we're here.  God does love you."
B:  He really loves me? 
Lisa:  Yes!  I'll pray for you.
She hugged him and he rejoined his friends.

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.  Romans 12:9-10

When Paul Sparks of the Kindway/Embark program contacted Tammy that he needed a men's basket on Tuesday for a man being released, Amber who is usually the first to arrive at the Help Center, was happy to get right on the project.  

This is a shout out to Amber Bennett.  It was her very first time packing a Clean Start Basket. She is a super volunteer and a super person all the way around as one of our fabulous Linden Angels.  #where the love of Jesus wins.

Tammy has developed a relationship with some of the employees at Kroger at East North Broadway.  The floral department donates their unused flower buckets to GHHC and Tammy provides a hug, prayer and hygiene to those in need,  One woman named Tiffany is going through a divorce.  Her husband only left her with a toothbrush.  So Tammy asked our executive director about helping her out with a Clean Start Basket.  Kathryn said, "Yes, if we have it, give her whatever she needs."  

​Thank you to those wonderful supporters who have donated extra items such as dishes, pots and pans which we can place in the Clean Start Baskets.  

 Karen Dawson, of CareSource, reached out to our staff about the possibility of partnering with God's Hygiene Help Center.  Kathryn Farrar, our Executive Director, talked with Karen how we could work together for the benefit of our clients.  On May 9 she brought nearly 100 toothbrushes to give out to our clients.  Karen will begin sharing with our clients about CareSource twice a month beginning in June.

We have been referring clients to the food pantry at The Salvation Army on Karl Road.  They told Tammy that they appreciate all that we do to help provide dignity to the community.  So they  asked to partner with God's Hygiene Help Center.  Every Tuesday they will bring their food truck to the 1414 Oakland Park parking lot.  Our GHHC volunteers, neighbors and Phoenix clients can get free lunch.  Thank you Salvation Army for serving us!  On May 23 we got our first free lunch--chicken sandwich, choice of chips and bottled water served by Ray Valdez of the Worthington Salvation Army.

For the list of all our community and business partners, click on the Projects tab.  We are thankful to work with our wonderful partners so that we can better serve our clients.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

I asked David, our wonderful GHHC volunteer who has graduated from the Medina Sober Living program if any clients would like to let us know how God's Hygiene has helped their lives.  The next week we received several thank you letters.  What they wrote is in their own words and spelling.  

I was stuck in abusive relationship & really  bad on Drugs.  I couldnt seam to find a way out.  Until I reached out for help through Ohio Guidestone.  So they sent me to Stepping Stones in Portsmouth.  I did 100 days there and came back to Columbus to Minerva/Medina.  and 3 days after I came they gave me a sheet of paper (GHHC Client Order Form) to fill out.  and told me to pick 6 items.  Im really gratful for the items you guys donated.  I was able to clean my cloths, house, shave, etc.  thank you!

Dear God's Hygine, Thank for everything you've helped me out with I came in with nothing and you guys have helped me get through. I was one of the worst addicts out there I'm from the westside (Bottoms). I was on fentanyl and meth.  I used for over 15 years until Jan 20 of this year. I was sick and tired of being tired and sick and also I was tired of being a piece of s*#*  dad and I hit my rock bottom, but now Im sober and have been for 4 months and 5 days. thanks for your support.

My name is Tara.  I have been struggling with addiction for most of my life.  I was in a very abusive relationship which led me into the hospital.  While I was withdrawing a case worker gave me the option to go to Minerva.  There I completed successfully and moved into Medina.  Coming here with no money was stressful.  I want to thank you guys for everything that you do.  It truly helps me and others here.

We appreciate all the stuff you guys give to us it relly helps when you dont have money to buy thaings that you need for your house

My father was an alcoholic and it destroyed our family.  I promised myself that I would never follow in his footsteps.  Now, 40 yrs later I am fighting the same battle.  I tried to stop drinking on my own but I could not.  The obsession to drink was relentless.  I tried to remain sober "one day at a time."  It did not work.  I tried 12 step programs and they did not help.
It wasn't until I asked God to intervine that I found peace.  By Gods will and not my own I realized I was not alone in this world.  Today I do not drink.  But more importantly I walk w/ God every day w/the power of prayer.  

Dear Alcohol, 
Goodbye good ridence, this toxic relationship has run it's course.  you've tried to blindside me into thinking that you were all i needed while slowly sending me to an early grave.  Each day without you I've grown stronger, the voice inside my head telling me to run back to you is merely a faint whisper of desperation the more steps i take towards the light from the dark depths of despair, my old comfort, a familiar destination.  BUT NO MORE!  You have drove long enough Im done being sick as *#&%!  Im now controlling this ride sass get used to the trunk.  My name is __________- and I'am Enough!

I have been struggling with addiction for 10 years.  5 months ago I entered into drug and alcohol treatment for the last time with nothing but the clothes on my back.  Throughout the journey I have entered into a relationship with GOD.  I have found that I cannot stay sober without GOD.  Places like GOD'S HYGIENE are proof to me that GOD is real and that with Him I will always be taken care of.  I am so grateful today for the kindness and compassion shown to me by the volunteers at God's Hygiene.

God’s Hygiene Help Center is the original and the only help center which provides personal service to individuals.   Clients receive a choice of six (6) hygiene and cleaning items per month, along with being offered personal prayer, a Bible, Our Daily Bread and other  community resources.  GHHC has returned to our core values of sharing the love of Christ with our clients and each other.

In 2020 GHHC opened  a dedicated, stand-alone building in the Linden community where our all volunteer staff  serves 500+ individual clients  a month. We shop for the best prices on products to be good stewards of the funds donated to our nonprofit.  

We appreciate the continued prayers and support of our donors.  To make a donation, please click on Support Us
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We also appreciate these recent comments from some of our donors:

"Thanks For All That You Do! VOLUNTEERS - Keep Doing What You Do, AND GOD WILL DO THE REST!"
"Absolutely wonderful organization that helps sooo00o many in need!"

10 For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].  2 Corinthians 5:17

The monthly Prayer Gathering is for anyone who wants to know about the God who loves us and gave His life for us.  He is the God who wants to give use a life that is truly amazing.  We held a wonderful Prayer Gathering the first Wednesday in April at Cremeans Park at North Broadway and Maize Road.
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Trina T.J. Oates Unity gave an inspiring message on John 3:16.    Attendees were given a journal and pen and offered a Bible.  They  ate pizza (thank you to our Oakland Park Donato's), Chick-Fil A sandwiches, chips, and Cheryl's Cookies. GHHC volunteers are now planning our next monthly gathering. Hope you can join us at our next gathering (see flyer below).  

Praise God!  God's Word touched one young lady's heart.  She received the Lord's forgiveness and invited Jesus into her heart.  That day she was born into the family of God, forgiven of her sins and starting her brand new journey with Jesus.  Before she was crying with anxiety and depression shown on her face.  She was crying looking to God for hope  She took God into her heart.  She came forward, and Trina prayed for her.  We other volunteers surrounded her with love.  That's the whole reason we want to keep reaching out to our community.

On April 25 Amanda came to the Help Center to say hello to the volunteers, get a bag of hygiene and of course get a hug from Tammy.

9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].
​1 John 1:9

At our Middle School service project day in February, one of the parents who worked with Buckeye Health attended since her son wanted to participate.  She was so impressed when Tammy shared part of her story and the need for hygiene and dignity.  She then talked with Tammy and then Kathryn to learn more about our mission to share hope as well as the love of Jesus.

This month God's Hygiene was really blessed when their delivery truck arrived with much needed items:  pocket tissues, retractable phone chargers,   

Thank you to the women at Worthington United Methodist Church.  We received beautiful hand knit hats, 1 sitting mat, 2 bags with pockets.  They also sent  toothpaste, deodorant, cleaner and wipes.  We so appreciate their thoughtfulness.

What a blessing!  As you know God is great all the time.  In the first quarter of 2022 we received in kind donations totaling nearly $5,000.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter
And our tongue with joyful shouting;
Then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”  Psalm 126:2

Kayla Dooley emailed GHHC early this month:  "My MOPS group at New Hope Church in Powell would love to collect products to donate this month.  I wanted to reach out and find out what you are in most need of right now?" 
We were delighted to respond with the most requested items of laundry detergent, bleach, dishwashing liquid, paper towels and toilet paper.  We are also short on toothbrushes and toothpaste and asking area dentists if they can make in kind donations.  ​​

Please email us at communications@godshygiene.org if your organization or church would like to organize a donation drive.  

​Congratulations to Jamie Bellamy who graduated from Phoenix Integrated Services.  Jamie worked through their program for 20 months and now has her own apartment.  Jamie now works for Clean Turn, a commercial second change company.  She said, "God's Hygiene has helped me a lot when I did not have the money to buy hygiene and cleaning products.  I feels so grateful and happy.  Thank you God's Hygiene for the Clean Start Basket."
Hello this is Jamie you guys made me a basket with a blanket and towel and some cleaning stuff for this apartment i just got after being in the phoenix rehab for almost 2 years. Well I wanted to thank you for that and also I wanted to know if you guys help with furniture at all? i mainly just need a small couch or love seat or oversized chair given that my apartment is a studio and someone told me you might be able to help with that. ​

You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.  Psalm 16:11

In July Joanna became homelesss due to issues with her roommates.  Joanna had just paid off her car when it blew up on 270 in Gahanna.  Then she had to take the bus everywhere.  While doing her laundry at Dirty Dungarees at Hudson and High, some women told her about an apartment available with rent which was affordable.  Joanna called and got the apartment on April 20.  
Joanna became friends with our volunteer Mike Harmon who told her, "Come to God's Hygiene Help Center and they'll help you."     Mike introduced Tammy to Joanna.  She  asked to see her apartment.  It was clean but all she had was a crockpot!  Tammy told her to come to our Help Center on Tuesday and we will help her.  
Joanna cried and exclaimed, "Awesome!"  Volunteers packed her a small Clean Start Basket which include basic hygiene and cleaning products plus  some inkind donations of a mattress protector, blanket, set of dishes, and more.  Tammy saw a curb find of a Lazy Boy recliner on Karl Road.  Joanna now has something to sleep in.  
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I received my clean start basket today and I'm so grateful to God's Hygiene.  With their help I'm able to take care of my personal stuff and it definitely has been a blessing. I was an addict for over 30+ years.   On March 21, 2022 I decided I was done and put myself into a program called Phoenix.   Here I am 400 days later happy, sober, and I have a job.   Now after being homeless for the past 8 years. I got my own apartment. I'm starting from scratch with nothing and so today I received the biggest blessing from Miss Tammy and God's hygiene.  I'm being given a whole living room outfit and more. I will repay that with a strong healthy sober way of life and always always praise God. Thanks to everyone at God's Hygiene.   You all are truly the best! And what an amazing place where we're treated with respect and dignity. Thanks again for everything! 
Dawn Sutton 

In March God's Hygiene was happy to welcome Amber Bennett ​as a volunteer.  She has joined Brenda A. for shopping and keeping track of inventory.  Brenda says, "​Amber has been a great addition to GHHC volunteer team. Her heart is full of joy and her unwavering faith and commitment to serve those in need is reassuring."

Amber wrote us about her experience:

​"I feel so blessed to be a volunteer at GHHC. I had been praying for a place exactly like this. I found our about GHHC from a good friend of mine who just happened to be great friends with Tammy. Thankfully the connection was made. Jesus delivered me from many years of opioid addiction and it means alot to me to be able to serve his purpose and for his glory!.  
I am very blessed to have met all of the wonderful volunteers at GHHC. All of them so kind and committed to serving Jesus.
​On Easter Sunday I got baptized."  

10 For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].  Ephesians 2:10

Some men from St. Vincent DePaul, Immaculate Conception Church, and Knights of Columbus asked to borrow God's Hygiene cargo van.    They drove the van to East Palestine, Ohio, to deliver food, water and hygiene products to Our Lady of Lourdes Church.  We included cases of hand sanitizer just donated to God's Hygiene the week before.
The hospital wipes and hand sanitizer were opened and used right away. Some small business owners took the wipes to clean their stores in hopes of opening soon without the smell on their products, furniture, show cases and clothing. One small clothing store has to wash every piece of clothing  inside and sell at a discount. She was happy to have free detergent.

The real command center is God and His Church.  The church members were very excited and relieved to have us. Folks from town came over to meet with us, pray and pick up needed items. Some of them then took us over to the crash site, as close as we were allowed. This small town was struggling before this event. Now it's very difficult for the small businesses to survive.
NO one trusts the tap water. May Christ bring healing, health and prosperity back to this region.
Jim Andracki, GHHC Board member

God's Hygiene received not only a wonderful thank you note from the men, but also a check for  mileage and they filled up the gas tank!  What a blessing!  We were glad to be part of their mission and hope we can partner together again to help those in need.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things .Psalm 107:8-9

Tammy saw lots of smoke in the sky coming from a street or two away in her Linden neighborhood.  She told Freddie, "Call 911.  A neighbors property is on fire!"  It turned out to be a good friend of our volunteer Mike Harmon.  No one was hurt by the fire but the renter, Dawn Chapman, got a phone call to come home to her shed full of valuable tools had burned.  Sadly she had not purchased renter's insurance.   
Tammy is always helping her neighbors and came up with the idea for a fundraising dinner.  Diane was the first customer for the delicious pulled pork sandwich.  

Surely God is my salvation;  I will trust and not be afraid.  The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”  Isaiah 12:2

Thank you to the Life Group at Peace United Methodist in Pickerington.  Judy was so impressed meeting Tammy the previous summer at their VBS.  They invited Tammy, Kathryn Farrar and Diane to join them for dinner and to hear Tammy share her story and about the projects at God's Hygiene Help Center.  They shared a full van full of toilet paper, detergent, bleach, liquid cleaner and underwear to be given for our School Dignity Boxes.  Great timing because the next morning we packed up items for Linden McKinley STEM and The Shepard School.  Thank you to our new friends at Peace.  

Brenda Andracki, our Inventory Coordinator, said another thank you.  When she saw and counted all the in kind donations, it saved her one shopping trip!

What a wonderful evening for our Life Group to spend time with Tammy, Kathryn and Diane and learn about God’s Hygiene.  We are so touched with Tammy’s story and how God led her to begin this ministry.  We were amazed to learn how far reaching God’ Hygiene ministry reaches, the many lives it touches, and the blessings it brings to countless lives.  We are honored to be a part of this ministry.  May God watch over all of you and may God’s Hygiene continue to grow and serve others.
Fondly,
Tapestry Life Group
Tim & Nancy, Chris & Veronica, Bob, Dick & Janet, Merritt & Colleen, Gabe & Judy

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  Philippians 4:4-6

We want to give special recognition to our amazing greeter Phil Francia.  He always has a smile on his face, patiently greets all of our clients, gets their ID's, and returns with a client order form on a clipboard.  
Tammy has known Phil for several years and one day when we were short staffed, she called him to come volunteer.  Phil has been showing up every day since!  He even recently was hired by a restaurant at Easton.  But he let them know he had to still serve at God's Hygiene every Tuesday and Thursday until 1 pm.
In the photo he is holding one of the buckets we now give our clients instead of a bag.  They appreciate having an extra trash can or cleaning bucket.  We thank our area Krogers for donating their flower buckets to God's Hygiene.
​Thank you Phil for being one of our trusty Linden Angels!

Diane visited another church with her daughter and granddaughters.  On the wall were index cards with how God had worked in people's lives.  So on March 16 we began asking our clients if they had a God Story to share.  

Trina Oates will give the message at our Prayer Gathering.  Several years ago we would hold this monthly event for neighbors living in the community.  We volunteers at God's Hygiene want to return to our original mission which is to share the compassion and love of Jesus with others.  Attendees will be given a small prayer journal, pen, Scripture bookmark and offered a Bible.  We are planning to rotate speakers from Linden area churches each month.  We plan to focus on offering hope through prayer to those in need.

On Saturday, February 11, ten middle school young people from Upper Arlington Lutheran Church met at the Linden Community Center for a service project.  After Tammy shared part of her story about the need for hygiene and dignity, they helped in several ways.  They packed 6 Clean Start Baskets for women and men released through the Kindway/Embark programs.  They wrote love notes to put into the clients' hygiene bags. They counted out and packaged trash bags, razors and Q-Tips.  They packed Blessing Bags for the homeless with some sample items.  We are so grateful for how engaged they were in packing the items.   Lots of great pictures are below.
​Thank you so much to Kelsey Bacon and MSM!

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’  
Matthew 25:40

it's amazing to watch all the steps in our Clean Start Baskets project.  First Kathryn Farrar shops for and gathers hygiene usually with the help of her granddaughters.  She then wrote out a list of items to place in each basket.   After some initial training, the UALC middle schoolers picked up the items from the table and packed these baskets on February 11.  We loaded them into our van to take to our  Help Center.  A few days later Jan Roberts, the Women's Transition Manager, picked up two baskets at God's Hygiene Help Center on February 16.  
​Jan met up with Elizabeth Betancourt who received her Clean Start Basket after serving three years in Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) on February 18. She went through EMBARK  season 10 and successfully completed the program. She is excited about starting her new journey back in the community. 

Peggy Wolf and Tammy were busy filling hygiene bags with 6 items for all the clients who had driven in.  Two female clients impatiently waiting for their orders got out of their car and walked up to them.   One lady was really mad we were filling bags before hers for she had been waiting a long time.  She said,  "Would you hurry the *#*# up?!"  
Peggy shared, "Jesus loves you."  
She said "We don't care about God.  We are atheists."   Lisa told her we would get right to her order, but she was very huffy.  She told her Jesus loved her too! 
Peggy replied, "We represent God and don't use that language at God's Hygiene Help Center."  
"Mind if we pray for you?"
The next month the women returned.  Lisa Ryan reached out to them and asked "Would you like  prayer?"  They said yes.  This time they had a New Testament on their dashboard.  
Tammy asked after they left, "Lisa, you prayed with them?  They are atheists."
 Lisa replied, "I didn't know they were."  And this is just how God works
And this is why God's Hygiene Help Center makes a difference in our community.

I put in a form today for supplies. I was pleasantly surprised that my (Project Dash) order was delivered here today and I got the text from the driver and was able to meet them on time. I am very very happy with this service and will spread the word about your good doing. 
Thank you again for helping me in my time of need!!!
Amy

Our volunteers noticed a young lady at our Help Center in tears.  We immediately asked Kathryn and Tammy to talk with her.  Kathryn took her upstairs to pray with her quietly.  She left with a bag of hygiene, new friends and a smile on her face.

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.  Matthew 7:12

While we were getting products for our clients, we encountered God at work. I wear my GHHC name badge when I am out doing work on behalf of our nonprofit. As I loaded our cart with the a large number of laundry detergents, a couple approached me and asked "What are you going to do with all of that laundry detergent?" I shared with them the vision of our founder, Tammy Jewell--to spread the Word of the Lord and give dignity to those in poverty with the compassion and love of Jesus Christ.    They were touched and in that moment gave a generous donation.
As I was leaving and loading the van, another gentlemen inquired, "Where are you taking all of these cleaning products?"  I was thrilled to also share with him the vision and mission of GHHC.  He said "I hope you are who you say you are."   He, too, gave a donation. I invited both parties to come to God's Hygiene Help Center to volunteer to see the lives they are touching.   
That donation enabled us to buy one of our volunteers a bed who had only been sleeping on a couch.  Tammy says, "To me everyone is a brother or sister that I want to help.
​Brenda Andracki, Inventory Coordinator
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​This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9

from Pastor Rick's  (Warren) Daily Hope, Vol. 3 2022

There is a right time and a right way to do everything.  Ecclesiastes 8:6 GNT

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.  Proverbs 3:27 NIV

Thank you for your gift to God's Hygiene Help Center, but more importantly for your partnership in our mission to provide hope and dignity to our neighbors in need.

Trust God for each day as it comes, and He'll provide everything you need.  the Bible promises "For the Lord God is our sun and our shield.  He gives us grace and glory.  The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right."  Psalm 84:11 NLT

Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.  For indeed, that's all who ever have.  Margaret Mead

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Dear God’s Hygiene Help Center,
Thank you for letting my family and I serve in your building. It was fun to hand out candy canes, cookies, hats, and bags of cleaning and hygiene supplies to everyone. The definition of service is the action of helping or doing work for someone. Jesus did not fail to show this on the cross. His death was the ultimate service to save us ... it cost him his life.
God’s Hygiene Help Center makes an impact in our community. We packed and distributed 71 hygiene bags in less than 3 hours. It made me realize what a tremendous need there is in our community for the things we take for granted. Also, your team of volunteers were very helpful to us. Thank you again for letting me and my family serve the community through you organization.
Thanks again,
From Brandon Mulpas and family

A logistics company in Zanesville, OH contacted Tammy.   Happen Ventures makes it easy to give back by taking all the legwork out of donating your waste or overstocked items to the very community they are in.  A semi picked up 26 pallets of 72 oz. hand sanitizers that weighed 33,000 pounds from the Dollar General warehouse in Marion, Indiana.  That semi and another truck  delivered 4000 hand sanitizers on January 10, 2023 for God's Hygiene to give away to the community!
Happen Ventures planned to deliver another big load on January 12 plus they want to donate cash and work with us monthly.  Because of the extra boxes remaining our Executive Director reached out to cancel that delivery.
​Tammy had to get busy getting a team of workers together to help.  We contacted the fire station on Oakland Park and the police to see if they would like hand sanitizer as well as case managers and the schools we serve.  They loaded up our cargo van which Tammy drove to the Linden Fresh Market the next day.  Other places which benefited are two recovery centers, St. Stephens' Community House, NAPA, Linden Life Fellowship, St. Stephen's Christian Daycare,  House of Hope, Noble Dentist, and Three Day Cares.

I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18​

Officer Alesia Zacher picked up boxes of hand sanitizer to share with other Columbus police precincts and the communities they serve.  On January 24 she picked up more boxes plus 2 donated blankets and asked Diane to do a ride along.  We drove to Shiloh Baptist Church where we met Reggie McMillian, who is one of their church elders.  Shiloh helps reach out to the homeless and Reggie was so appreciative for these inkind donations.  Thanks Officer Zacher that we can connect with and help serve more members of the community.

I want to thank the men and women of GHHC and Kindway/Embark for their continued support. After serving 39 years, this basket full of essentials was much needed!!  I was at Marion and a few other places.  I have a job interview Friday at Franklin international.  My plans are to work, work and more work.
​Thank you and God bless you all!
​Jimmy Eldred

Because of continued support from our faithful donors, Kathryn Farrar is able to continue packing Clean Start Baskets for those newly released.  Each basket has a value over $100 and includes new towel sets, some basic kitchen items, cleaning and hygiene products.  
We have such a strong working relationship with our neighbors, Phoenix Integrated Services.  When Tammy heard that a young counselor was planning to move into her first apartment, she knew she needed a Clean Start Basket.  

Shavonne Jones, Recreation Assistant Manager and APPS, met Tammy at a fundraising banquet.  She visited God's Hygiene Help Center and shared about the needs for the teens she serves.  So Tammy's heart opened up as she remembered how she lacked basic needs when younger.  GHHC was able to share our inkind donations and give several blankets to them.  

Tammy served as greeter on her birthday, Tuesday, January 24.  That afternoon she watched the news on ​https://www.nbc4i.com and saw a story that we volunteers at God's Hygiene Help Center  took personally.
​Tammy shared:   "We served this lady today I spoke with her about losing her daughter. She knows Jesus, and she was thanking us for our kindness.  Remember the young girl with the jacket.  See how many people we talk to, and the fact we help in their life with prayer and direction, resources, and dignity.  She was so grateful."  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl on New Year’s Eve. The 14-year-old was taken into custody this morning, according to Columbus police. He had been identified as a suspect last week in the death of Unique Prater, 15. On Dec. 31, Columbus police discovered Prater’s body with a gunshot wound at 3:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of Atcheson Street in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.  
​“Unfortunately, of course, we have a young lady who lost her life — but to have him in custody, safe, where nobody else is hurt in the process of him being in custody, is a blessing,” said Jene Patrick, brand ambassador for the group Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children.

Welcome to BRENDA SZCZUBLEWSKI (before you ask how to pronounce it, you have to give it a try!) 

I was first introduced to God’s Hygiene Help Center (GHHC) in October 2022 at a THRIVENT event hosted by Thrivent Wealth Advisor, Jeff Ritter, and his team. I sat with Diane Hendrickson, GHHC Vice President and Communications Coordinator, and Peggy Wolf, GHHC Volunteer, and they explained the mission and service provided by GHHC. And, in turn, I explained the volunteer work my husband and I do for Alpha Pregnancy Help Center. 
I next met Tammy Jewell, GHHC Founder and President, and Diane in December 2022 at another THRIVENT event hosted by Mr. Ritter and his Thrivent team. Tammy shared a copy of GHCC’s monthly newsletter and I went home and did a little more exploration of GHHC because I really liked the positive attitude and energy both Tammy and Diane exuded. 
My first day of volunteering was January 5, 2023! Diane indoctrinated me quickly with the task of recording GHHC’s monthly expenses; and I’ve learned how to process clients in and have made the ‘dash’ out to deliver clients' orders! I’ve so enjoyed my first three weeks at GHHC and connecting with the other volunteers.
I’ve been retired from the federal government since 2018 and a gift I was given was that of humble servant’s heart. . .whether it was working hard (I grew up on a farm!) and doing the best at my job, volunteering at church, organizing golf outings with my husband, preparing food for Ronald McDonald house, baking cookies for the homeless shelter, looking after the needs of elderly people in my congregation, or helping those in my congregation who simply needed a ‘hand up’. 
I look forward to being part of what GHHC is building into the future!

God sees everything you’re going through. “The eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love” (Psalm 33:18 NIV).
God cares about everything you’re going through. “But I will watch for the LORD; I will wait confidently for God, who will save me. My God will hear me” (Micah 7:7 GNT).
God has the power to change what you’re going through. “Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7 TLB).
God always acts out of his goodness to you. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 NIV).
God’s plan is always better than your plan. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT).
God will never stop loving you. “For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain” (Isaiah 54:10 NLT).
Once you have put your trust in Jesus Christ, you cannot lose your salvation. “I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to safely guard all that I have given him until the day of his return” (2 Timothy 1:12 TLB).
No matter what you go through, God is with you. “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up—the flames will not consume you” (Isaiah 43:2 TLB).
​Pastor Rick's Daily Hope, January 21, 2023

Some of our donors have shared there has been some confusion in letters they have received.  God's Hygiene Help Center is the original and only Help Center founded by Tammy Jewell and operating completely as an all volunteer organization.  Our mission is "providing dignity and hope through hygiene to those in need with the compassion of Jesus."
Terry Starr resigned as Executive Director of God's Hygiene Help Center at the end of November 2022.  She incorporated as a new nonprofit called Divine Dignity and is working out of her warehouse located on Business Center Drive.  
​God's Hygiene Help Center provides individual help to our clients with a choice of hygiene items plus resources, Bibles, and prayer.  We let them know we care about them as a person.  Our volunteers search for the best price on products and use our in kind donations wisely.  
​We appreciate our donors continuing to support God's Hygiene Help Center which continues to grow in number of clients served and partnerships with area organizations.  In January despite the cold, the rain and the snow on 2 different days we served over 100 clients for a total of over 460 clients for the month.  

Donations may be made online to https://www.godshygiene.org/donate.html or checks mailed  to:
GOD'S HYGIENE HELP CENTER
1402 OAKLAND PARK AVENUE
COLUMBUS OH 43224

Shared at our volunteers staff meeting:  God is in control.  Thank you, Lord, for the hands and feet and supplies to do Your will.  Lord give us your wisdom and strength to work smarter, not harder.

If you are still confused, please contact us at communications@godshygiene.org and we will telephone to talk with you personally.

Please notice below that we have revised our slogan to "Where the Love of Jesus Wins"  because He is the reason we serve those in need.

Thank you again to the UALC Missions Committee for this wonderful donation!  This week we are getting our logo on it!

Submitted by
Diane Hendrickson
Communications Coordinator/Vice President

Isabelle Hanson of ABC6onyourside had contacted Diane about doing a story on God's Hygiene and partnership with Project Dash to provide free delivery to our clients.  Since we had just gone through a reorganization, our staff  thought maybe it may be better to wait since we had no idea how many more clients would be reaching out for hygiene.  Then Isabelle called to ask to do the story the afternoon of December 14.  Several of our staff discussed it and decided we would put all our faith in God.
Isabelle put us at ease when she interviewed Tammy, Brenda and Diane.  Brenda was packing a School Dignity Box for a school with lots of needs.  Diane shared how it has always been Tammy's vision to provide free delivery for hygiene products for those without transportation.  Plus what a blessing it is that we can now easily arrange delivery to schools which do not have the staff available during the day to pick up needed items for their students.  
​The story aired the same night at 10 pm on Fox News and again at 11 pm on Ch. 6 news as well as the next day. https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/gods-hygiene-columbus-organization-partners-with-doordash-to-deliver-free-hygiene-products-oakland-park-franklin-county-ohio#
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The comments that came in are so positive:  
What a great spot on channel 6 today.  My eyes filled with tears as I heard Tammy talk about the basics she did not have as a child, and how she does not want others to give up like she did. We take so much for granted.  Blessings to you and Tammy both for all that you do for God's Hygiene.  What great ideas to think outside the box to get supplies to the schools directly.
Wonderful!  We watch FOX and ABC so we’ll look forward to seeing! It’s wonderful work that you and GHHC are doing!
I saw you on the news last night!  What a wonderful blessing you are doing!  It was really a great story.  I am so glad DoorDash stepped in!  
​FABULOUS STORY!!!  Thanks so much for sharing!  Your efforts are so very much appreciated by those you serve.  Thank you so much!! 
What a very worth while organization!  Thank you for all you do for others!!
Love it!!!  Christ is so so good!
God bless you!!

​Of course, the next day about a dozen new clients had emailed us asking how to sign up for free delivery.  The client order form and directions are located on our Resources page.

Thank you Isabelle for contacting us and doing our story.   ​We are thrilled that 2 new volunteers signed up,  The Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club contacted us  if we would like their Car Show to benefit God's Hygiene in August 2023.  Finale was  610 Radio mentioned the good we are doing.

Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].  Hebrews 11:1 AMP

Uncertain what our budget could manage, we had thought it would be best not to adopt another school.  But when we received this email, our hearts and spirit said, we must help them.  

​I am the family liaison at YouthBuild Columbus Community School. Our students are in dire need of hygiene products. A lot of my students are experiencing teenage pregnancies, homelessness, low income, etc. Our school would really benefit from your DoorDash project with getting the products delivered to our school.  YouthBuild Columbus Community school is a high school. We  currently have about 254 students from ages 16 to 21.
Most don’t have the resources or the financial means to purchase hygiene products. I listened to Tammy’s testimony on your website.  So many of our students are where she used to be. So I thank you in advance!   What do I need to start this process for most of my students, at the same time?  I am really looking forward to working with you, hope to talk to you soon!
Thank you,
Brittani Orr
Family Advocate
YouthBuild Columbus Community School
1183 Essex Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201

We also realized most all the items had been donated:  boxes of toothpaste samples, sanitizing wipes, feminine hygiene, condoms, hats, socks, and journal books.  When Project Dash did not pick up their delivery, Diane loaded the boxes into her car.  It was so nice to be greeted by some of their wonderful staff which included the music teacher and intervention specialist.  

​May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13

Tammy and God's Hygiene have such a good working relationship with our police officers.  A Columbus Police officer reached out to help a single mom by mentoring her  9 year old son.  The officer wanted the boy to be able to have a Christmas this year.  He was referred to God's Hygiene Help Center to make it happen.  
Our volunteers,  Tammy's brother Ross and his wife stepped up  and offered to go shopping for the boy.  They bought a fishing pole with tackle box, nerf gun, Transformer, pogo stick, GI Joe, pajamas  plus some shirts.  Tammy and Ross remember all too well their disappointment on  Christmas morning with no presents.   With  the embarrassment of returning to school with no new clothes,  they would go hide for a week from their classmates.  We were glad to help this officer provide a really great Christmas for the boy and his mom.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.  James 1:17

Tammy met a single mother with two children just trying to get along in life.  She knew they needed a Clean Start Basket.  So she packed up cleaning items, a set of towels and also included some other unkind donations as early Christmas gifts.   We had received a few gently used coats so she was able to give them one coat for a child, plus hats and gloves.  

God's Hygiene Help Center was thrilled when we received a call from Upper Arlington Lutheran asking if we would like some shoes!  Brown Shoes in Upper Arlington had closed and offered shoes to UALC.  Diane drove our cargo van to church on Sunday to pick up 30 boxes of assorted children's shoes along with other in kind donations.  Thank you Brown Shoes and UALC for helping to make a Merry Christmas for a number of families with young children!

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
~Romans 15:13

Thank you so much to Holly Wilson who hand knit 20 hats with matching scarves for Project Warm. Our clients and Linden Angel volunteers so appreciate the time and love you put  into this project every year.  Some students and children of our clients are going to be very happy with these surprise Christmas gifts.

In July Peace United Methodist Church in Pickerington made us their 2022 VBS Mission Partner. In the summer we received a huge amount of inkind donations. 
God's Hygiene Help Center received a welcome surprise on Giving Tuesday.  A truck full of hygiene drove from Pickerington to 1402 Oakland Park.  The church members said they prayed in a Bible Study and were led to donate hygiene and $200 every quarter.   Our God is so good!  
​They also want Tammy to return with Diane to Peace to share more about what GHHC is  doing.

The Bible Study members said, "This ministry has blessed us more than what we have given."  

And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 AMP

God's Hygiene is blessed with an amazing team of volunteers who sacrifice their time to serve those in need through all kinds of weather. This year we held a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Fujijama Steak House.  Everyone enjoyed relaxing, taking time to visit and enjoying excellent service and food.  We were sorry that 3 members of our Linden Angels Team were unable to attend:  Candace Cisman, Stephanie Hazen and Lisa Ryan.  

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.  Romans 12:10

Wow!  What a wonderful group picture.  What a wonderful wonderful group of people.  I could not be more blessed to work with some of the most amazing people I have ever met.  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your amazing group.  I know that I was there in spirit.  Go LindenAngels!  Blessings, Candace

We so enjoy every morning that Thomas sends us an inspirational message in our group text:
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Good morning. The closer we get to God we are given the opportunities to embrace the new possibilities as they arise. Faith is taking the next step even when you don't see the whole staircase. God is in the business of making a way out of no way. God bless
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​Good morning.  God intervenes in our life with the purpose of preventing us from destroying ourselves.  God offers us a passage to transition from ordinary to extraordinary.  As we move into alignment with God's will, He will elevate us to the next level.  God bless.

I happened upon God’s Hygiene by chance. This is not entirely true, as I believe God led me to them. I saw the news story on ABC6onyourside on their new partnership with Door Dash. It caught my attention. Here were people doing some good, helping a hurting community, taking action instead of just sitting back and complaining about the state of the world. Better still, they were looking for volunteers to help. I felt God tug at my heart and say, I want you to go and lend a helping hand.
Why did I want to join? Ever since becoming a Christian in college, I have felt it is vitally important for  people to do their part to help each other. This world is difficult for everyone. Verses in the Bible remind us, "Whatever you did for others, you did for Jesus."  (my paraphrase) Matthew 25:34-40 AMP. “Keep on loving each other…Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers…” Hebrews 13:1-2.
The pandemic has made it even tougher for people to get just the basics. The pandemic also brought about a disconnect with the community. In the past I have worked with my previous church serving at the Fruit of the Vine. It has been years since I was actively involved in serving. Family and the pandemic took me out of serving for many years. In my heart I knew many people were out there, needing help, but I did not know what I could do to help. I am not blessed financially, but God has blessed me with the ability to do a great number of things. I have experience in administration, food service, retail work, computers, managing, graphic design, data entry, and marketing. I am willing and want to help out wherever is most needed. I am very excited at the opportunity to work together with the group of volunteers at God’s Hygiene. They have many amazing programs and they are able to help so many. I can not wait to see how God will help us to bless others and I am so thankful to be a part of this.  Kristie Withrow

​“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16