06/08/2026
A Moment that Reminds Us Why We Do What We Do
Last month, one of our sweet Agape clients received her birthday basket and took it home to open. None of us knew in that moment just how much it would mean to her.
Then, a month later, she walked back through our doors.
She wanted us to know. Through tears, she shared that the basket had been the only birthday gift she received. 🎁 She told us how she opened the basket and one of the gifts was a coffee mug with horses on it and she melted — "I absolutely love animals," she said — and whoever chose that mug couldn't have known how perfectly it fit her heart.
She didn't come empty-handed, either. She brought a beautiful handwritten thank-you card for Agape servers to read — and a jar of her homemade peach butter to go along with it. 🍑
That walk back through our doors, one month later, with tears and peach butter and a heart full of gratitude — that's what this ministry is all about.
Michele and Sue, along with wonderful team of dedicated volunteers who pour their hearts into making each basket feel personal, thoughtful, and special. Others make and/or write cards to include in these baskets, with notes of encouragement or a special scripture. They may never know at the time how deeply those baskets mean to the one who receives it — but sometimes, someone comes back and shows them.
💛 Would YOU like to be part of something like this?
Whether you'd like to donate items for birthday baskets, sponsor a basket, write cards to include in the baskets or join a team of volunteers, we would LOVE to have you! These baskets cost very little to put together but mean the world to the people who receive them.
📩 Reach out to us here, send us a message, or stop by Agape to learn how you can get involved. Together, we can make sure Agape clients celebrate their birthday knowing they are seen, loved, and valued. 🎈www.agapelyh.org
