January 2021

Pastor dave prays over god's hygiene

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  Ephesians 6:12-13
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GHHC got a blessing from our Pastor Dave Mann.   Thank you so much. We are so blessed to help our community; we have so much love and compassion to give.   We love to give with our hearts.

in honor of Tim Robison

It is with deep sadness that we announce the resignation of our great leader and long-time supporter, Tim Robison, as Chairman of Board of Directors of God’s Hygiene Help Center.
Tim Robison and his beautiful wife Tara have supported God’s Hygiene Help Center for many years.  Their dedication, support and investment in GHHC truly helped us to grow over the past years.
Last January, when the new board was established and the business organization plan was implemented, Tim took the leadership position as Chairman.  He worked diligently throughout the year, helping us to develop and follow our business plan.
Last spring, Tim was diagnosed with stomach cancer and underwent surgery and chemo treatments.  His health seemed to be much improved until late December when he began to not feel well again.  The doctors once again performed surgery last week but this time they were not able to remove all of the cancer.  
Please pray for Tim, Tara and their family and friends as they grieve this tragic news.  We ask for God’s love and mercy on Tim and his family and pray that they are comforted by the assurance that our true home is with the Lord for eternity.   If you would like to send Tim and Tara a card, their address is:    5820 Settlers Place, Dublin, OH  43017
We will honor Tim with the dedication of our hygiene help center on Oakland Park Avenue when the center will be named “The Tim Robison Help Center.”  
Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to Tim for his passionate dedication and leadership of our organization.  His legacy of support and dedication will be reflected to everyone who visits “The Tim Robison Help Center.”
​Terry Starr, Executive Director
​I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13  (Tim's favorite Scripture verse)

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help after a fire

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:11

Two days before Christmas Tammy was driving down Howey Road and noticed a house had been burned out.  Tammy heard a voice, “Stop!”  Tammy thought to herself, “You’re so busy.  Don’t stop.  You have enough on your plate.” She drove on home.
That afternoon Tammy drove past the house and again heard the voice, “Stop!”  “I’m too busy.  I’m going to IGA.”  As she turned on their street on her way home, she clearly heard, “Stop Tammy and help that family!”  She parked her SUV Mercy, took a deep breath and turned her head to see the license plate “MYTY GOD.”  Ha ha.  That’s all she needed to see to confirm the Holy Spirit was speaking to her.
The family was there working tearing out the burned items from their home.  Tammy talked to the father, mother and 4 daughters (ages 9 to 17) and found out their names, their needs and where they were staying.  She referred Jamie Blair’s family to God’s Hygiene Help Center.  We gave her all the hygiene and cleaning items she needed plus more—hats, gloves, blankets, sheets, dishes, and silverware. Jamie then asked if she could volunteer at GHHC!
​Tammy called Dale Cory with the Bed Brigade, and they will make new beds for the daughters.  She also contacted our advisor Jim Andracki who delivered food and gift cards to them.  Jamie cried through her tears, “We lost everything, but I knew God would send help!”
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virginia and choices

Tammy met Virginia a year ago.  She was getting hygiene from Tammy.  Virginia was eating out of the Blessing Box daily, always asking for water and a cigarette, skinny, barefoot and dirty. Her dog also looked so  malnourished.  So Tammy talked to her to learn about her situation.  She had grown up in a well to do family but was disowned by her mother and brother for the past eight years because of alcohol abuse, heroin and crack.  Virginia had been living with her boyfriend who kept her locked in the basement and took her monthly social security check.  

At Tammy’s referral Virginia escaped to Choices with her dog for the past three months.  When her mom found out that her daughter had been completely off drugs and seeing a doctor, psychologist and attending AA meetings, she said “Come home, child!”
Four months later Virginia pulled up in front of Tammy’s house driving a new car wearing a new coat, new shoes, and had gained weight.   Tammy didn’t even recognize her and her healthy dog named Mama.   Seeing these positive results reassures Tammy that it is all worth it.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.  Romans 2:2

we now have our office at the warehouse

I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? My help comes for the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.  He will not let your foot slip--He who watches over you will not slumber.  
​Psalm 121
When we first found this building with a garage, we knew there would be a lot of renovations to be made.  But how?  We depended upon God to provide the help!  
Thank you to Paul Sparks who  came to God's Hygiene Warehouse to add finishing touches to our office space by installing curtain rods.  Thanks to Terry, we also now have pretty navy blue curtains to complement our navy and white carpet.  
Paul also picked up a Clean Start Basket for a man being released from a recovery program.  We are always glad to give people help at their second chance in life!

zoom PRESENTATION

On January 11, Diane and Tammy presented an update presentation on God's Hygiene Help Center to the Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in a Zoom meeting.  Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.
Diane and Tammy had first spoken to this group back in 2018 sharing Tammy's story and why she opened up a Help Center.  This time Diane shared the different pages of our new website and especially the blog which included all the advancements as well as photos made in 2020.   The members were impressed hearing about  these highlights:  Board was created with Terry Starr serving as Executive Director, moving into a warehouse, having help centers in 5 locations including Columbus community centers, serving the community doing giveaways even during the pandemic shutdown, holding a successful Because School Matters event and being on NBCi4 News, community partnerships with Columbus Police, Columbus Dream Center, Immaculate Conception, Linden Life Fellowship, SON Ministries, and H.A.R.P. 
​If you belong to a group or organization which would like to hear about God is on the move with God's Hygiene, please contact either Diane or Terry  to arrange a convenient date and time.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.  Proverbs 3:5-6

new staff positions

Lesley Tate, Operations Manager

Diane Hendrickson, Communications Coordinator

Lesley Tate has moved up to Operations Manager from Inventory Coordinator.  She has become such a valued volunteer keeping count of all our inventory, ordering and picking up stock, and keeping our warehouse organized.  
​Diane Hendrickson  accepted the position as God's Hygiene Communication Coordinator.  Since Diane started working with Tammy back in 2014,  she had been volunteering her time handling all communications for Tammy.  She  typed the monthly reports which became the monthly blog/newsletter and emails them  to our supporters.  When Tammy started sharing her projects,   Diane  created flyers to promote them applying the skills she obtained teaching Word Processing and Computer Literacy.  She created the first website for God's Hygiene and worked with FlipCause to create the current one.  
Mike Starr now serves as the GHHC WebMaster to help edit the website.  Diane will continue posting resources on the Resources page of the website and to our God's Hygiene Facebook page until a Social Media Coordinator is named.  Please check out these 2 pages to see helpful free community  resources where you can refer someone in need of assistance.

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We appreciate whoever left the boxes of SkinMedica skin care products this past week. Our clients are going to love receiving the facial cleanser and other items. Could you please send us an email at godshygiene@gmail.com or call us at 614-601-8122 when you want to leave an inkind donation so we can arrange to meet you at our warehouse.  Some products should not be left out in the cold or up for grabs from others.

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happy 60th birthday tammy

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