We have the most utmost respect for our Columbus police officers, especially our liaison Officer Alesia Zacher.  Late one afternoon Tammy received a phone call from the officer.  "Come with me.  A "John" has just dumped a "working girl" out of his car on Hudson.  She is dying in the arms of her friend.   
Tammy remembered the abuse and pain of her former life and reached out to "Sarah" age 42 to share her testimony, counsel her and try to convince her that she too can get a better life.
Book bags were given to the kids who saw a shooting from their home while they were doing homework.   The young person ran, while shot, through their yard and died across the street from their home.  The kids saw all of the turmoil, and yelling and screaming, the police outside, taping off the scene, guarding their back yard.  Officer Alesia as able to return to the neighborhood to show love and caring to the kids and mother.
From donations of Carol Thacker, GHHC also has been able to give to Officer Zacher and Officer Jim Poole:  2 cases of adult diapers, 200 Blessing Bags for the streets, 10 blankets, 20 pairs of  gloves, few hats,  scarves, some socks, school supplies of 4 backpacks and 8 notebooks.
One of our men helping with remodeling upstairs shared today how much it meant to him when an officer helped his son and gave these items to his grandkids.
We just wish everyone in Columbus could hear about the caring that our police officers show to members of the community.

ODW Logisticswww.odwlogistics.com held a hygiene drive supporting local charities.  There is a great need for personal hygiene products in pantries and programs within our communities.  Hygiene products are among the most requested items, but are not donated as often as food or household goods.
In concert with their customer partners, ODW Logistics; philanthropy team, the Reach Out Rangers, launched an initiative:  "Kits of Kindness."  They assembled "kits" where several personal hygiene items are placed in a bag, then boxed and delivered to local charitable organizations for individuals and families in need.  Their goal was to build at least 2,000 kits, which will be distributed in Central Ohio and Southern California.  God's Hygiene was blessed to receive 500 of those Kits of Kindness.  
Officer Alesia Zacher was the first to receive 20 Kits of Kindness for her wellness checks.  Evangelist Priscilla McCullough picked up 20 Kits of Kindness for members of  New Hope Global Community Church in Linden.  The managers of the community centers which we partner with each picked up 100 Kits of Kindness:  Barack, Douglas and Far East Side to distribute to their families during October for Halloween and November for Thanksgiving.  The rest of the kits will be distributed from God's Hygiene Help Center on Oakland Park.

"Stay in and be at peace.  It's ok not to understand everything.  Calm down.  Don't try to work everything out.  I will make the right things happen.  Tammy, don't worry, you will get heat for the upstairs at the warehouse."  That day we got heat!
A woman had reached out crying to Tammy 4 times.  She lived in a domestic abuse situation and appealed to Tammy to call the police.  Instead Tammy called CHOICES and just handed the phone to the woman.  That's another reason Tammy opened up God's Hygiene Help Center--to share resources and hope with others.  
"I long for you to trust Me enough to be fully yourself with Me. When you are real with Me, I am able to bring out the best in you: the very gifts I have planted in your soul."  from Dear Jesus  page 60
But the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.  1 John 4:4

Thanks to Redi Quick Signs, a family owned and operated small business, we now have signs out front on Oakland Park and beside our Help Center door.  Now it will be easier for people to find our new Help Center and Warehouse to leave donations or pick up needed hygiene and cleaning items.
God's Hygiene is filling a real need in the Linden community.  The first week our new help center was open we served 50 clients.  Nearly every person is a new client.  Because of COVID-19, we set up card tables outside so they can complete their order form to choose 6 hygiene or cleaning items.  Then a volunteer goes inside the warehouse to fill the order into a new pink GHHC giveaway bag.  Clients can also choose a free Christian book and any free community resources including Our Daily Bread.  Notice the newly painted white area in the middle photo below.  Our fabulous mural artist Debby Campbell is adding another mural of a young boy and girl with soap bubbles.
​Minerva Behavioral Health  is a drug rehab facility on Medina Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. It is a Substance Abuse Residential Rehab Facility and provides treatment to people with drug addiction and other substance abuse problems. They have a 30 day residential program after devoting at Maryhaven, Talbot Hall, etc.  The residents of this sober living program discovered GHHC is within walking distance  so each day some of their new clients visit us.  Two of the ladies and one man have volunteered at the Help Center.  Andrea continues as a regular volunteer and Tammy has taken her under her wing to get boxes of food and clothes.  On September 27 she was very happy to attend our modern worship service at Mill Run.
It's all about Tammy sharing free community resources with the clients so she has driven clients to Salvation Army on Karl Road for their drive through food pantry  on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am until noon. Tammy has stood near the Salvation Army to  refer some of their clients to God's Hygiene for hygiene and we are telling our clients about the free food box drive through.
God's Hygiene is blessed that we have Evangelist Priscilla "Prays on Purpose" McCullough coming to pray with our clients.  Some of us cleaned out our bookshelves and now everyone picking up hygiene may choose their own Christian book.  We are glad to accept any inkind donations from your home collection.  Priscilla now wants to start up our Prayer Gathering/Bible Study on Thursdays 12 - 12:45 pm.
​We are in need of volunteers to serve once or twice a month either helping stock hygiene or filling client orders. We have a lot of fun serving together.  This week we had a new volunteer who wanted to get out of his house.  John, who happens to be  in a wheelchair scooter, helps set up, waters the flowers and greets the clients.  Please let Terry, Lesley Tate or Diane know if you are interested.  You may also complete a simple application at https://www.godshygiene.org/volunteer.html

God will use His wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.  Philippians 4:19
Help me, Lord, to wait for Your perfect timing.  And while I wait, teach me to live the way You want me to.  I will follow You!

a There was an extra shelf upstairs at our warehouse so we let our wonderful police liaison Officer Alesia Zacher take it.  She placed it in police substation #5 at 11th and Cleveland Avenues.  Tammy stocked it with adult Depends and other basic hygiene items she had at her Howey Road Help Center.  Our Officer uses the items when making wellness checks in the community.
Would you believe that GHHC helped clothe over 7 children this month--two sets of twins, a newborn and a 2 year old?  Tammy's friend Melissa agreed to watch a baby for a short time.  Several weeks have now passed and the baby is still with Melissa and then she found out it is her boyfriend's child.   Tammy talked to a foster mother who had just received a set of twins and needed clothes.  The very next day Sue Zerman came to Tammy's house with lots of  donated little mostly new baby outfits.  Thanks for listening to God to shop those garage sales.   
Kids in need seem to flock to Tammy and it hurts her heart to see children barefoot and without clothes.  She has given out 25 pairs of flip-flops plus name brand tennis shoes--one pair to a man in exchange for helping in the upstairs at the warehouse and the other pair to a homeless man.
​Neighbors are falling in love with Tammy and our Blessing Box.  Now they are donating boxes of food including fresh produce so on some days, the Blessing Box is overflowing.
Paul Nordman  wrote about Tammy and God's Hygiene Help Center through his daily blog  3 years ago.   A woman just read it and reached out to Paul how to connect with God's Hygiene.  Even though the new Help Center was closed for the week, Tammy served the young woman from her Howey Center and also requested a box of food be delivered to her. A couch or dressers are also needed.  God is so good!
Below are pics of  another angel who helps serve at God's Hygiene--Sue Zerman.  

Before winter comes, we still need to add insulation in the upstairs "office" at our warehouse.  Tammy's only brother Ross had offered to provide the materials and labor to remodel the upstairs.  But as a number of you are aware, Ross recently has had 2 surgeries for his heart and repair  the mesh in his intestines.  Because of COVID our donations have decreased so we need to wait a few months to pay for needed insulation.
News Flash!  James, who has worked with Ross for years, has offered to remodel the upstairs for free!  He began work on September 18.  Thank you James!  Others have helped put insulation in, hauled stuff away and we are hoping some UALC members may help add the finishing touches.

Dr. Ce Ce Harris of Columbus Recreation and Parks came to our Because School Matters event and then stayed and volunteered with her children.  She saw how the parents appreciated the giveaway, so she decided to plan one for the Far East Community Center.  Since the community centers support God's Hygiene where we hope to open up future help centers, GHHC donated some funds for hygiene for their giveaway as well as loaning safety cones and clipboards.
On September 22 Terry, Lesley and Diane met with Roger Harper, Manager of the Far East Community Center to discuss opening a new God's Hygiene Help Center in their building located near Walnut Ridge High School.  They have a secure closet with shelves behind their front counter where staff will serve clients.  Now we need to contact their neighborhood churches and service organizations to see if they can help support a new GHHC.
Since we will be serving so many more clients in the near future, our operating budget has also increased even though we buy hygiene at discount prices.  It would be such a blessing if you would consider becoming a  monthly dignity donor.  Please click here www.godshygiene.org/donate.html to set up your  automatic donations.   Thank you!
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4 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. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
​Philippians 4:4-7 NIV

Cold weather is on the way.  We will be starting our annual Project Warm.  Thank you that the UALC knitting group already plans to use donated yarn to create scarves and hats.   You may  bring your donations to the Mill Run worship service on Sunday mornings and give to either Diane, Terry or Lesley Tate.  During the week you may bring  to our new Help Center/Warehouse located at 1402 Oakland Park Avenue on Tuesday and Thursdays 9:30am - 1pm.  We have given out all our regular size Bibles and pocket New Testaments.  Clients are so appreciative to receive their own Bible and a Christian book to read. Thank you.

We want to recognize 3 of our amazing new volunteers:  Terry Trubiano  accepted the position as our  Gift Card Coordinator.  Target and WalMart stores will donate $25-$100 gift cards to God's Hygiene once a month if we send a letter and a volunteer offers to  pick it up.  If you live close to one of those stores and want to help, please contact her at Ttrubiano@gmail.com
​John Willis is our very dependable volunteer at our new Oakland Park Help Center.  He arrives at 9:30 am every Tuesday and Thursday to set up the tables, chairs, resource sheets and free Christian books.  John retired from the business he started--I Am Good Peanuts.  Tammy met him at Dollar General the first week we were open and after he visited as a client, asked if he could volunteer.  We so appreciate his dedication and he can really deliver the client orders quickly on his electric scooter.  
Andrea Yantone was thinking about a young woman named "Rabbit" who once lived in her same apartment building 20-30 years ago.  She was walking on Oakland Park and saw that our new God's Hygiene Help Center was open.  Andrea and Tammy couldn't believe their eyes when they recognized each other!  She also has become a dependable volunteer and helps fill client orders in our warehouse.  Andrea previously worked as a cosmetologist which will be great when we offer free haircuts for kids at a future event.
We invite you to become one of our super special volunteers.  Please complete the simple online application at https://www.godshygiene.org/volunteer.html or ask Terry Starr or Diane.  There are positions available with no contact with clients as well as being a welcoming greeter.  

Tammy shared this message, "My neighbor has received many people are thanking her for the food.   The Blessing Box is truly a blessing.  She tells them thank the lady next door and thank Jesus.  She has received many notes and knocks on her door just saying thank you--this is sent from God.  Need it so desperately.  So many grandmothers are falling into my arms crying out for help thanking the Lord for this Blessing Box, the hygiene and the resources plus all important, the prayers."  Thank you Judy Shuff, Sue Zerman and The Food Soldier for helping stock our Blessing Box at 3022 Howey Road.
A mother of 5 visited the Blessing Box.  We were able to have ICC deliver a box of food to the family.  The next day Debby returned "to pay it forward."  She is a super couponer; she  then  shopped and donated 20 tubes of toothpaste, and more!
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The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentation 3:22-23

After Paul Sparks installed the new floor, he called GHHC that 2 men in the Embark program were being released.  So Tammy got busy packing two huge Clean Start Basket.  Our donors make it possible for us to show others "where love wins."  The recipients in these programs are ever so grateful to have cleaning items and basic hygiene all because they are  children of God.

Romans 8:28 God causes ALL things to work together for good to those who love him and are called according to his purposes.

Back in 2011 when God told Tammy to open a Help Center, He also told her that He would send the people with an education and experience as well as that one day she would be helping so many people that she would have a warehouse building.  On Friday, June 12, Tammy Jewell, Founder, and Terry Starr, Executive Director, signed the lease for such a building.  Securing the warehouse has been a group project.  For months Terry and others have been praying and searching in the Linden area for just the right building. Tammy and Diane Hendrickson, Vice President, were driving on on an errand on Oakland Park Avenue when Tammy said, "Turn into this parking lot.  I have watched this being built and now this is empty."  So Diane took a photo of the phone number and the large sign saying Urgent Care Center and forwarded to Terry.  Terry then shared with GHHC Board member Robin Lorms who knows about real estate.  They met with Pedro the owner and came up with a deal.  It's a great location--just 5 minutes from Tammy's home in the Linden area, across the street from Family Dollar where she frequently shops, and next door to Donato's where police officers like to frequent plus they donated pizza for previous God's Hygiene events.  We will have a warehouse with 2 new garage doors to easily unload and store hygiene products.  On the right will be a door for clients to place an order from the Help Center.  Upstairs will be several rooms for an office.  Pedro is installing new windows, siding and cleaning the building up for us. Bob Apel with his architect background visited to give opinions on layout plan.  He will also sketch out a plan for a mural instead of a sign on the large outside wall.  Thank you to Nancy Gillette who looked over the contract and lease as an attorney. Tammy's brother, Ross Jewell, is an experienced construction worker who will help with the renovations.  We get possession on July 1 and are planning our grand opening and backpack giveaway on August 1, 2020.  Hurrah!  Our God keeps his promises!

Thank you to wonderful volunteers who offered to build a Blessing Box for God's Hygiene.  The Columbus Blessing Boxes Project  even sent them building directions.   It is located in the yard at 3022 Howey Road.  Tammy began the Help Center in this neighbor's garage back in 2011.  So they still keep her lawn mowed as repayment.  This box has been such a blessing to the neighborhood.  Mostly children are visiting so it is now stocked with peanut butter crackers, small boxes or raisins and some other snacks.  Neighbors have been just as anxious to stock it with food as others have been getting much needed food.  Thank you to Dick, Sue and Jim.
Tammy watches who frequents the Blessing Box.  One woman visited it 3 times in one day so Tammy followed her home.  She is a grandmother trying to feed her preteen granddaughter with 6 jars of peanut butter.  We then contacted our advisor Jim who was able to arrange delivery of a box of food.  
A young man with a pony tail and tattoos was standing beside the box.  Tammy asked him, "Do you need help or hygiene?"  He answered with tears in his eyes,  "I just got out of jail.  All I  want is Our Daily Bread.  Thank you.  This is all I need."  He declined the hygiene and also only took a can of Spaghetti-O's.  A few days later we were able to also give him an used pair of shoes.  
We are so grateful to Our Daily Bread  for mailing 300 copies of this devotional every quarter to GHHC.
Thank you to Sue's sister, Judy Shuff,  who owns 2 pizza shops around Ohio.  Judy came on June 29 to stock up the Blessing Box plus delivered 10 pizzas for free to Tammy's neighbors in need of a meal.  When the sister heard about  our Because School Matters backpacks giveaway, she also offered to donate pizzas!  Thank you so much!  
The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.  Psalm 121:7-8 NIV

 God's Hygiene Help Center is so grateful to UALC Missions for ordering over  400 colorful backpacks with basic school supplies for our annual Because School Matters giveaway.  We are in need of donations of other needed supplies.  We are planning  an event  after our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at our new warehouse parking lot or behind the property at Huy Road Park for our backpack giveaway on Saturday, August 1. Extra school supplies needed is posted below and is also on Smile.Amazon.com wish list.   If you are interested in helping before or at the event, please email us at godshygiene@gmail.org. 


​                      Extra School Supplies Needed
Grades 1-2                                          Grades 3-5
Box tissues 
​disinfectant wipes                                         items for grades 1-2
​Washable markers                                        wide ruled paper
10 pocket folders                                          wide ruled spiral notebooks
Pencil crayons                                                blue and 1 red pen
Extra glue stick                                              broad tip markers

Grades 6-7                                          Grades 8-12
Lined notebook paper            
Plain copy paper                                   items for grades 6-7
Two 1” binders                                                Thesaurus
Subject dividers                                             agenda book/student planner
10 pocket folder                                             stapler
 Scientific calculator                                    staple remover                        
Pocket dictionary                                          blue and red pens
1 pkg map colors                
White glue
Glue sticks
flash drives

Becky Armstrong sent out the following  letter this week:
It is so encouraging to me that during these challenging times, the missions that we support continue to do ministry, even as their budgets have suffered and they have had to be creative.    It was so uplifting to hear Pastor Dave interview many of our core missions this week on Facebook Live at 9:00 pm.  Included was a great interview with Mary Bates, Director of HARP. (Monday April 27) It is worth seeing, if you haven't already....and also want to include God's Hygiene interview with Terry Starr...wonderful job, Terry!! (Tuesday, April 28)
Mary indicated that the HARP warehouse is closed, but they continue to do ministry.  She spends time each day on the phone with clients.  She sets up appointments where clients can pick up needed things, and will share scripture and pray with people on a daily basis.  
Mary suggested to me one way we can support the many folks in need in SE Ohio.  A local Caldwell church is collecting diapers, and Mary would like to support their efforts.  
I really like the idea of doing something tangible...and love that HARP is supporting efforts of a local church.   Blessings,  Becky
God's Hygiene's heart knew we had to share with our mission partner.  We delivered over 400 diapers sizes 3 and 4 plus 54 packages of Baby Wipes on May 4.  #wherelovewins 

Terry Starr signed a rental agreement for a storage unit located about 5 minutes from Tammy's home and main Help Center.  Tammy is thrilled to be able to get some stock out of her home.  We now have a working database program to keep track of stock and clients.  Thank you that Lesley Tate has offered to be our Inventory Coordinator.  GHHC was blessed that shelves were donated from several different people.  We plan to be using the storage unit for a few months until we can move into a larger warehouse.

Letter to Karen Kemp, Chair of the UALC Mission Committee:
​Yes it is a very challenging time for everyone but especially hard on our neighbors living in poverty.  While all of the help centers are closed, we are working to prepare for reopening. Tammy serves only people that she knows and leaves the hygiene products in a box on her driveway for them to pick up. Tammy has to be especially careful as she is an “at risk” person due to past health issues. Please pray for God’s protection for her! Tammy has a huge heart to serve while still being careful of her own health.
Yesterday I delivered over $1500 worth of hygiene and personal care items to the Columbus Dream Center which is serving their community on Saturdays with a Grocery Pick Up program. We hope to donate again in the coming weeks.
We are implementing a new inventory management system and client database which will be a huge help in keeping track of our products and clients. We are currently working on getting information into the system so that it is ready to go when we reopen.
We have created a business model and organizational structure which is in the implementation stage. We are looking for volunteer staff and helpers which are critical to our growth and success. More information and staff job descriptions  are on our website.
We are looking for a storefront and warehouse for the help center that is in Tammy’s home. We need to move it out of her house as soon as possible.
Our prayer requests are for healing of our nation, for comfort and peace for all who are mourning during this difficult time, for the health and well-being for all of our communities and our nation, and for hearts to be opened to hear God’s voice and know that Jesus is the Savior and Lord. Please pray for Tammy and all of GHHC’s volunteers for God’s protection.
Please pray that God will bring the people to serve with us as we reopen our help centers and grow.
Please pray for God’s guidance in securing a storefront and warehouse in the near future.
Thank you and the UALC Mission Committee for your dedication and support of God’s Hygiene Help Center. We are truly working diligently to help “provide dignity and hope through hygiene to those in need with the compassion of Jesus!”
God bless,
Terry

Even while the pandemic was going on, Tammy was working behind the scenes.  She developed her own recipe for creating hand sanitizer using rubbing alcohol, olive oil, 2 drops of Vitamin E to prevent dryness and sometimes even some fragrance.  The Holy Spirit has been talking to her keeping her safe.  When she needed to get more dog food, the Spirit said to put on gloves, hat and protect herself.  Then when driving down the road, she could see little lights--her angels--all around her.  Tammy said they look like when you see a flash from a camera.  But she knew they were her angels.
Let me leave you with this hope-filled promise that we can embrace as we face the coronavirus pandemic: “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV).

During this challenging time with the COVID-19 virus, areas of several southern states have been devastated by tornadoes.  What a heartbreaking time for them!
H.A.R.P. Inc, led by Mary Bates, sends volunteers and donations to help in the recovery effort of devastated areas.  She posted today that she is coordinating efforts for these southern states.
Since our help centers are closed and we have funds available, God's Hygiene wanted to help another of our UALC ministries.   Mary Bates, Executive Director for HARP, is also involved with the NALC Disaster Response Team.  God's Hygiene  donated $500 to the NALC Disaster Response team for their recovery efforts.  We hope that you will support us in our effort to reach out to help those in need in our southern states.

Update from NALC Disaster Response, April 14, 2020:  There have been over 30 fatalities in the southern states. We will be working with churches to organize and equip local volunteers to respond. Emergency relief donations are being collected now. Contact me for a pick up at 740-509-1132 or disasterresponse@thenalc.org
As many communities are asked to stay at home, my heart breaks for families that now have nowhere to go — losing loved ones and homes in a matter of minutes.
Our hearts are with those families who have lost loved ones and we are coming alongside them to help families physically start to recover from the tornadoes while reminding them that God loves them and they are not forgotten. Please join me in praying for God’s peace and comfort to cover them.
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“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

We are overwhelmed with gratitude and truly honored by receiving over  $2500  from the Thrivent Choice program. Two different Thrivent Financial members read in our last newsletter/blog about this simple way to donate by designating their CHOICE dollars to be given to a nonprofit like God's Hygiene.  
What a generous donation which will impact our ability to serve our local communities in need! We are looking for a storefront and warehouse to move the help center out of Tammy’s home in the near future. While our help centers are closed, we continue to look for ways to help those in need in our communities.  God bless you and thank you for supporting us in serving those in need with the compassion of Jesus.
Congregations and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations receiving Choice Dollars grant funds from Thrivent Financial will know the names and addresses of members who recommended that they receive grant funds by directing Choice Dollars to them, but for legal reasons cannot provide the amount of Choice Dollars each member directed. Choice Dollars are not part of a member’s income or tax deductible. By directing Choice Dollars, they are recommending that Thrivent Financial donate an amount of its charitable funds to one or more nonprofit organizations. All funds distributed under the Thrivent Choice program are exclusively Thrivent's funds, and are never owned by members or paid on behalf of members.  
​Thank you Thrivent and thank you to our generous supporters!

​Bob Apel has painted a new picture for God’s Hygiene Help Center. He had painted a picture 2 years ago for God’s Hygiene Help Center. He made copies and sold for them each for $100 selling about 24 pictures raising over $2000 for us.
Bob will sell his new picture in different sizes:
Small   9 x 13    $50
Medium 18 x 26 $75
Large (as pictured) $100
If interested and for more information, please contact Bob Apel

No matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been, you’ve got a place in God’s forever family ready and waiting for you. The invitation is wide open. Just believe and receive.
Are you ready? Here’s a prayer you can start with: “Dear God, I know that when I die I’m going to give an account of my life to you directly. I know I have ignored you. I confessed I have sinned against you, and I have lived by my plan, not yours. I want that to change, starting right now. I want to turn away from my sins toward you.
“Thank you for sending Jesus to die for all that I’ve done wrong so that I don’t have to pay the penalty. I know that I don’t deserve your forgiveness. I know that only your grace can save me, Lord. I could never be good enough to get into a perfect place.
“Jesus, thank you for loving me so much that you took all my guilt on yourself. You made me acceptable for heaven, and I humbly ask you to save me from the sins and the habits that are messing up my life right now. I believe in you, Jesus. And I believe that you will keep your promise to save me instantly, certainly, completely, and eternally. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
If you prayed the prayer above, please write and tell us at godshygiene@gmail.com. We would like to give you a Bible and Our Daily Bread

“The Mighty One, God, the Lord! The Mighty One, God, the Lord! He knows!" Joshua 22:22a
 After a meeting with Pastor Dave, he was kind enough to let Diane into the Church at Mill Run  to pick up our in kind donations and invitations to the The Great Giveaway.  When Diane delivered the boxes to Tammy,  she exclaimed, "We were completely out of razors.  God knew and provided boxes of both men's and women's razors.  Thank you Lord!"  ​Our God is so good and always knows just what we need.

Eden Counseling Center sent wonderful thank you notes from their clients who attended our Glamour Time event on Valentine's Day.  At the end of the program of course Tammy opened the Help Center and served people who needed hygiene.
I truly appreciate the tools and cleaning supplies for the house that I live in.  This helps me live my life in an organized way and keep my depression under control.  Thank you very much.  Bonnie
Thanks for helping out we need the support and help build character and build balance.  So thanks.  J
Thank you for providing me with the hygiene products.  This was definitely a blessing.  We appreciate all that you do for us.  Thanks again.  Tyrene

On Tuesday a grandma who grew up as a preacher’s daughter and whose husband was an army chaplain, contacted me.  She had been given my name and number from Diane at God’s Hygiene and wanted to know if I had any resources for her daughter Claire who had fled the state from an abusive husband, and had come back home with her 9 and 5 year old daughters.  Claire was also pregnant and in the hospital because of her at risk pregnancy.  Claire wasn’t able to bring anything for her baby and needed supplies.  They had all spent over $2000 getting her home.  They had no money for baby supplies.  When I told her about the warehouse full of supplies for babies and moms in the Vista Worthington warehouse for The Great Giveaway, and told her that I would meet her the next day and that she could have anything she wanted, she started to cry.  We talked about God and how good He is and that He loves and cares for us always.   

The next day, we loaded up my empty minivan with a pack n play, high chair, bassinet, stroller, car seat, changing table,  bouncy seat, toys and clothes for the baby.  And wouldn’t you know it, there were also clothes there for the 5 year old!  Ruthie and her husband were speechless.  I was smiling a huge huge smile inside and out, because that is what God does with this ministry I have had for 9 years.  He blesses us so abundantly.   I drove the minivan to their house and unloaded it all in their garage.  They were overwhelmed and overcome and so grateful.  The text conversations have been really tender and loving and glorifying to God:

Grandma:  God has definitely brought a precious blessing.  My daughter couldn’t talk, she was crying uncontrollably with happiness.  She said to please tell you that this is a precious answer to her many hours of prayer for her little family.  She feels abundantly blessed.  See you tomorrow, God bless you.  Thank you.

Amy: I’m so grateful God has brought us together as well.  Its an awesome answer to my prayers as well that God would use the present trials of the world to draw us closer to the One who cares and is in control of it all.
Grandma:  Thank you for everything that you are doing.  You are showing God’s love to others and blessing them.  
Amy:  It’s for His Glory
Grandma:  Amen, Praise God.  You are an angel
Grandma:  Amy, I have to reach out to you to thank you for making my babygirl able to relax and rest worry free about her needs for baby James,  Gail and Heidi are so happy with the back packs, stuffed animals, and games, God has blessed us so very much.  Prayers have been answered from your faithful efforts.  Thank you.  Thank you for your precious prayers and all your efforts to help others.  You are doing His will in all your time and efforts.  I'm still trying to take in all of the blessings of today.
Amy:  Honestly, the privilege is all mine.  It was such a joy to meet you guys and to know that your trial has been made a little easier.  Thank you so much for your sweet text.  I am praying for you all.
Grandma:  Thank you my sister in Christ.
Amy:  Yes, He is my Savior and my strength. (I sent her the Nashville singers epic cell phone choir of “It is well with my soul”)
Grandma:  I was in the habit of praying every morning, evening, and whenever needed…now I seem to spend more time in prayer than anything else.  Isn’t God GREAT!!!
Amy:  He loves it when we draw nearer to Him!
Grandma:  He is all we truly need!  With God nothing is impossible
Amy:  Amen.

My daughter Clare, a journalist was with me for all of this and said “This is a story of how people right now might be just hanging on financially, but adding a big expense like this would wipe them out."  Amy Proctor. https://www.thetablegatherings.com
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Tammy shops for most of her stock right in her Linden community.  We felt so blessed when the manager of Family Dollar on Oakland Park called her that he wanted to donate new winter coats and boots for preschoolers to God's Hygiene Help Center.  Wow!  Tammy prayed about where to take the donation.  God led her to the daycare center down the street from her home at Howey and Weber Roads--Kids R Us.  .  Look at the happy faces of these children with the surprise gifts.  
Last week an UALC Sunday school teacher donated 3 children's thermometers and alcohol wipes.  Tammy delivered them to the same daycare center.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness!  Tammy took time to visit with the owner or the Center.  She  said there were 20 pairs of boots in sizes from newborn to age 4.  It was like a gift from heaven.  Tammy replied, "That is what I have been telling everyone!  It is all from God!"  Tammy also noticed there are pregnant women with no place to go  just hanging out at the Center.  So she will get their name, number and email to share about the Great Giveaway (of baby items for young mothers) planned by The Table Gathering.

A girlfriend picked up Tammy on her birthday to take her to First Watch for breakfast and to Kohl's to shop.  When the server saw Tammy, she said, "You're that hygiene lady!  I want to pay for your breakfast!"  They received  excellent service from their server and enjoyed eating  wonderful breakfasts.  After  they left First Watch, Tammy asked her friend, "Did you leave her a good tip?"  "No, you usually leave the tip."  Tammy felt bad for the young server.  

​Two weeks later Tammy and Diane are driving past the same First Watch.  The Holy Spirit nudged Tammy to stop and give the server a tip.  The young woman had just had a baby and so appreciated the money.  Also that same morning God's Hygiene had received information about the the 3rd Annual Great Giveaway on Saturday, April 4 organized by The Table Gathering at the Columbus Dream Center.  So Tammy had Diane get  her name, email and phone number so she could be invited to the free shopping event and lunch.  Tammy was so grateful that she was faithful; she listened and obeyed God when He directed her to stop that day.

Word about God's Hygiene is spreading around to all organizations.  Since we are still a very small nonprofit with no government or corporate support, we usually have to turn away large agencies.  GHHC received this email:  
Hello! I am inquiring about how to refer a family to you. I see a mother and her young children here in our outpatient clinic, they’ve been homeless for months but are about to move into a home and are in need of some cleaning and household supplies as well as hygiene items. Can you provide me some information on how to get them connected with your organization? Sincerely, Kelsey Bakaletz, MSW, LSW
Clinical Social Worker
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, LA, Suite 3D
We checked with Terry, our new Executive Director, and she replied that the request did fit our mission.  So Kelsey and we have been emailing back and form.  The concern is that we do not have the volunteers to deliver hygiene to clients.  But Tammy will be happy to start building a Clean Start Basket for the mom and include stuffed animals for her children.
Kelsey replied, "So mom typically uses the bus system and I would ultimately cab her there if she needed. That is so wonderful of you to think of stuffed animals for the kids. Mom will really appreciate that special touch of kindness. I will let her know that we’ve discussed her referral."  
​It is all God who really made the referral.

God's Hygiene makes regular deliveries to Linden McKinley STEM Academy.  This week we printed a sign for Tiffany, the school nurse, to post so students know they can get needed hygiene items like deodorant, soap and feminine products.
Windsor Elementary STEM Academy plans to have a hygiene project involving their 5th graders.  GHHC will be  glad to be able to provide sample sizes of shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

On Friday, February 14 we held Glamour-Time which was a successful event thanks to Thrivent Financial giving us an Action Team project gift card of $250. Wonderful GHHC volunteers Lesley Tate, Maura McCormick, Melissa Gray and Priscilla McCullough arrived early  to the Douglas Community Center  to help set up.  Mary Kay consultants led by Director Cynthia Ruccia gave complimentary facials.  God's Hygiene Help Center  provided  resource sheets to get community assistance in Central Ohio.    Nearly 50 women were treated to a complimentary lunch of Chicken Salad Chick croissants, fresh veggies and fruit, and Cheryl's Cookies.  They received community resources, facials, "new" purse,  skin care products, and 2 beautiful fresh red roses.  Everyone left feeling very blessed  for a blessed Happy Valentine's Day treat.
Did you know if you are a member of Thrivent, you may donate your CHOICE dollars to a charity of your choice such as God's Hygiene.  Also you may apply for 2 Thrivent Action Team projects a year to help support our ministry.  Please email godshygiene@gmail.com

Lord, I adore you. I worship you today. Praise be to the Lord…
I confess my sins to you... Hear my cry for mercy and forgive my sins.
I will give thanks to you for you are good. Thank you, Lord, for…
Hear my supplication. Today I call on you for help…
Bible in One Year 2020 With Nicky Gumbel, Day 61

Thank you for creating this pencil on mylar artwork for the 7 Day Bible Art Challenge on display at UALC at Mill Run.  Sales of prints will benefit God's Hygiene Help Center.  Contact Terry Starr at godshygieneED@gmail.com to order your desired size of  print.

Praise God!  Terry Starr has accepted the position to be God's Hygiene Executive Director!  She has not only the heart, but extensive administrative skills, and had the vision to realize that GHHC needs a business plan as well as someone as "Driver of the Bus" as God has directed  this ministry to keep growing.  Terry encouraged all the board members to set goals for our nonprofit which are specific, manageable, tangible and time bound.  Most important is to keep searching for a store front in the north Linden community, so the Help Center is no longer located in Tammy's home.  Congratulations and thank you Terry for being willing to step up to lead God's Hygiene in 2020.  If you have ideas to share you can reach Terry at godshygieneED@gmail.com .

Ecclesiastes 11:4, “If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done” (TLB).

Our hearts went out to Tammy's brother Ross and his wife Julia on Christmas night.  They came home from dinner to find their house on fire.  Evidently it started in the stove whether an old 22 year old stove or a burner.  Thankfully they are covered by homeowners' insurance.  However, Ross was overwhelmed with scammers.  A  restoration team took him for $16,000 to freshen all his clothes and televisions. They left them with no change of clothes.  It was devastating.   They left them with nothing.  Afterwards he realized he could have bought all new clothes and more for $10,000.  

God's Hygiene helped them by giving them 2 towel sets, pajamas, underwear, socks, and more.  It was such a comfort to Julia just to have some basic hygiene items.  Tammy cooked dinner for them for several days.  Julia posted on Facebook: "I should have posted this days ago but we have been overwhelmed with investigators and ambulance chasers and the aftermath of the fire. Thank You Tammy Jewell and Gods Hygiene Help Center. Something as simple as being clean and in fresh jammies was definitely a Godsend."

“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them” (Proverbs 3:27 NLT).

January 3  morning Tammy had an experience with Jesus.  He said you need to exercise your spirit the same way you exercise your body.  It will give you much joy to become personal and intimate with Jesus.  It will open all doors that need to be opened.  Jesus will command those doors to be open and nothing will shut the doors on us.  Tammy will be protected from any harm.  To begin with, be quiet and be with me 3 times a week then every day.  I am happiness, peace, joy and your rush.
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​Whetstone Gardens and Care Center is where advisor Harley Bratton spent his last few months.   We recently picked up his portable refrigerator and walker; Ross is so grateful to use this refrigerator while rebuilding his home.   Whetstone's  housing supervisor has given GHHC 16 twin blankets and bedspreads.  We were able to give 2 to a foster parent at IGA for her foster children and 10 to the new Huckleberry House on 11th Avenue. 

The Holy Spirit led Tammy to IGA, not to grocery shop, but to reach out to the deli workers for the their needs in her community.  When Tammy walked into the store, she saw a little woman who looked to be about 90 years old.  She was leaning on her shopping cart afraid to let go and her elderly husband could not hold her up.  Tammy immediately thought about the shiny red walker which had belonged to Harley and went out to retrieve it from "Mercy."  The woman cried when she saw it because she had been praying for help to get around.  Praise that Tammy does hear from the Spirit, listens and obeys.

​Lamentations 3:22-24. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”

Last month we worked a lot with The Bed Brigade and Immaculate Conception.  We were able to refer several families to have beds built and delivered with all the linens.  They also received boxes of food and prayer when they had nothing.  Through all of this we know that people will see Jesus' love.

In photo on the left, one of our top officers in the Linden community.  Thank you Officer Alesia Zacher for all that you do to go above and beyond to help the residents.  Sometimes Tammy even rides with the officer  for  wellness checks to senior citizens and others in need.

One night Ann called about a young woman with 5 kids who had been homeless.  This 25 year old has moved into a place at Mt. Vernon Plaza.  She hoped she could get a Clean Start Basket.  God's Hygiene will but we cannot afford to give her 5 sets of new towels.  
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​Miss My's Hair & NaIl Beauty Salon, 1465 East Livingston Avenue, hosted their 1st Community Giveaway on January 26.  They heard about the good work which God's Hygiene Help Center does.  So they came to Tammy's front door to ask for donations.  Our supporters are so generous giving us lots of sample sizes of shampoo, lotion and more.  GHHC was able to give Miss My a huge bag of those items so they could pack their own Blessing Bags to give out.

A beautiful and blessed "Day of Beauty" on a Sunday for 25 lovely lady survivors of human trafficking.  They are called Butterflies.  The Wild Honeybee Boutique in Worthington had 5 stylists, a makeup artist, massage therapist, photogragher and a group of fabulous friends who helped and donated a delicious lunch spread, coffee, drink station and all kinds of desserts.  They loved on these ladies and let them know how worthy and beautiful they are and how proud we are for all of them graduating from CATCH Court.  
When we heard about the event, Tammy had to personally pack 25 Blessing Bags of hygiene for them.
​Congratulations to these Butterflies!