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 homelessTammy 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 basketsHeather 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 executivedirector@godshygiene.org 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"
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