As we move into the New Year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the impact we were able to make together during the holiday season and to thank you for the role you played in that work.
This year, we provided gifts to 83 children and four individuals in transitional housing. Each child received approximately four to five gifts, meaning well over 400 gifts were distributed across our community. This level of support was only possible because of the generosity, responsiveness, and care of our network. Without you, these families and individuals simply would not have been helped in the way they were.
Families and individuals were referred through a wide range of partners and community connections, including school districts, faith communities, nonprofits, and county partners. We were also deeply grateful for the volunteers who stepped in to help with gift wrapping and deliveries, as well as the many individuals who responded to a single network correspondence posted on our website. That response alone speaks to the strength, reach, and heart of the FISH network.
2nd Thursday Reminder:
Our Second Thursday meeting is happening this Thursday at Resonate Church. We will be featuring Welcome Manor from Teen Challenge and Beyond New Beginnings, who will be sharing about their work supporting women, children, and families in our community.
If you would like to attend, please register here: https://helpnow.fishpartnernetwork.org/event/2nd-thursday-meeting-in-january-hope-healing-home-for-women-and-families/
Thank you again for your continued support. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and we wish you a happy and healthy New Year. We are truly grateful to do this work alongside such a committed and compassionate network.