The Helping Out Club

09/07/2021

We still have a lot of backpacks and new masks ready for any kiddos in need! We're sending them all out the door with some good ol' hand sanitizer as well. Message us if we can help you get your little one ready for school.

*We have all sizes of masks, but only elementary sized backpacks.

09/07/2021

We missed our back to school giveaway this year so much! The kids and I discussed it and didn't feel it was something we were comfortable and able to take on this year unfortunately. We know it's crazy close to school starting and most kiddos will have already gotten a new backpack, but just in case you haven't, we have about 30 brand new backpacks (more feminine designs than not and all elementary sized/themed) and a bunch of awesome handmade cloth face masks we were hoping to bless others with. If your kiddos are in need of a new backpack and/or some face masks, please reach out! And share with anyone you think could benefit 😊

*must be able to pick up in Springfield near Douglas Gardens Elementary

09/07/2021

Hi everyone! We hope you're staying healthy and safe! We've missed you so much but had to prioritize our and the kids' mental health over much of the past year. We hope you understand. We're hopeful that with the (safe) return to school, things will be on the upswing for everyone!

The kids are making plans for ways to once again serve our community. So far they have decided to restart our Birthday Bags for sure and are brainstorming other options as well. If you have any ideas, please drop them below! Remember that they have to be things safe for kids and that also follow Covid guidelines.

We're so thankful you're still here to follow our adventures and hope everyone is healthy, safe, and well.

📷: Kenzi Shipley Photography- Maternity, Newborns and Families

04/29/2021

Does anyone have any connections to flower shops or plant nurseries who might be interested in partnering with us? The girls had the idea to deliver May Day flowers to some local small businesses and restaurants who may be feeling the effects of the new risk level shutdown and in need of a smile.

04/25/2021

🎉WE'RE BACK!🎉

And we have some awesome things planned. Stay tuned!

03/21/2021

We also wanted to say a quick THANK YOU to all our followers who sent birthday wishes, cards, stickers, and other small gifts to Emma and Bella for their 10th birthday.

They asked to go swimming so we rented a local hotel room and had the most epic girls day. Thank you all for your love and kindness!

03/09/2021

Rallying the community for a personal reason! Bella and Emma, the girls who started The Helping Out Club, turn the big 1-0 next week! As their Mama, I was thinking about how cool it would be for them to get cards in the mail. You'd think there was nothing better to these kids than getting mail!

If you'd like to help us make our sweet girls' day more special, send me a message and I'll give you our address. Thank you so much!

02/17/2021

The Helping Out Club got mentioned in Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon's State of the City Address!

Jump to the 10 minute mark to check it out. 🥰

After a year of firsts, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon is delivering his 2021 State of the City Address via video online – a first in the history of Spring...

02/09/2021

Good morning, Friends!

We took the last few weeks as a family to do some much needed things around our home, focus on the kids' online schooling (anyone else riding the Struggle Bus or just us?! 🥴), and to help our Millie as she recovered from her surgery. She is completely healed, breathing better, and sleeping more soundly now! Thanks for all your kind well wishes on our last post.

Back after the holidays, we picked up about 15 fleece blankets that were 90% off. Our goal this week is to get those, along with some cold weather packs, out before this weekend's anticipated cold weather.

Remember, we offer free reusable cloth masks to anyone who needs one! Feel free to share!

01/15/2021

Hello, Helping Out Club Crew! Long time no chat! Christmas was a lot of work for us, but we are happy to report that we helped over 90 local kids with gifts and stocking stuffers! Good job, team!

We took a week off after Christmas and then got back to it. We are however taking another break through this weekend at least. Our Millie had surgery on Wednesday to remove her tonsils and adenoids. She's not feeling too hot so we're focusing on getting her well again.

Thank you all for your patience. ❤