Hearts of Okeechobee- a K. Ashton Project

08/26/2026

Hey y’all! As business gets busier (praise God) I have not had time to pick up or distribute our amazing donations from you generous friends! With our care closet GROWING as well, I’ve decided to host a yard sale!
ALL proceeds will go to buying items the community needs . We get a lot of requests for items we do not have so I think this is the best of both worlds. Hygiene products, more car seats, shoes, school items , baby clothes etc . Rite life needs non upholstered seating and some small appliances
In time we also pray to get a temperature controlled facility to host the closet so items stay in good condition and it’s comfortable for people to come and get the essentials they’re after.
Thank you Okeechobee for all you do! We’re not done yet ! Keep it coming 🙏🕊️💕

PS - we could use some new Pink Drop Boxes if we have any volunteers 😘

Stay tuned for details as we get this organized

07/02/2026

Before you go to bed tonight, let’s pray. 🤍 Heavenly Father, As I lay down to rest tonight, I don’t just ask You to bless me… I ask You to make me a blessing to someone else. Your Word says in Genesis 12:2, “I will bless you… and you will be a blessing.” Lord, help me never forget that every blessing You place in my life has a purpose. If You give me peace, let me bring peace into someone else’s life. If You give me strength, help me encourage the person who’s ready to give up. If You show me mercy, teach me to extend that same mercy to others. Father, heal the places in my heart that have become tired from disappointment. Wash away bitterness, comparison, jealousy, and every burden I’ve been carrying today. Replace it with compassion, gratitude, and a heart that reflects You. Tonight, I surrender my worries, my unanswered prayers, and the things I can’t control. While I sleep, keep working in the places I cannot see. Prepare me for the opportunities You’ve already planned, and shape me into the woman You created me to be. Surround my family with Your protection. Bring peace into every room of my home. Comfort those who are crying tonight, strengthen those who feel weak, and remind every woman reading this that You still have a purpose for her life. When I wake up tomorrow, let me be more patient, more loving, more generous, and more willing to share the hope You’ve given me. May my words lift people up, my actions point others toward You, and my life become a reflection of Your goodness. Thank You for loving me, even on the days when I fall short. Thank You for never giving up on me. I trust You with tomorrow because You’ve already been faithful through yesterday. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🤍

06/30/2026

The closer Jesus got to the cross, the greater the suffering became. Every step led Him toward death—not because He deserved it, but because we did.

His death gave us life.

So why do we believe following the One who laid down His life means we get to keep ours?

Jesus didn’t die so you could simply “live your best life.” He died so your old life could die with Him.

“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” — Luke 9:23

Following Christ has never been about building our own kingdom. It has always been about surrendering to His.

We make life about our dreams, our plans, our comfort, our success—but the Gospel has always been about Him.

Our lives are no longer our own. We were bought with a price.

The goal isn’t to become the best version of ourselves.The goal is to look more like Jesus.

Less of me.More of Him.

That the Father would be glorified through the Son.

If your version of Christianity has never cost you anything, it may be time to ask whether you’re following Jesus… or simply asking Him to follow your plans.

06/04/2026

🌟 WOW, Okeechobee! 🌟

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for the incredible generosity you've shown so far! ❤️

Hearts of Okeechobee – A K. Ashton Project Care Closet is officially taking shape, and it's all because of this amazing community. While we haven't quite reached our goal of 100 Summer Care Bags for our homeless neighbors yet, we are getting closer every day thanks to your donations and support!

In the coming weeks, my children and I will be transforming this space into a true Care Closet—a place filled with clothing, shoes, hygiene essentials, baby items, non-perishable food, and other necessities for families and individuals facing hard times.

This is just the beginning! Our hope is that, as this ministry grows, we will be blessed with a larger, climate-controlled space that allows us to serve even more families, safely store donations year-round, and expand our outreach throughout the community. 🙏

Every donation, every share, and every act of kindness makes a difference. Together, we're building more than a closet—we're building hope. 💙

"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done." — Proverbs 19:17

If you'd like to help us reach our goal of 100 summer care bags or contribute items to the Care Closet, please reach out. Let's continue showing what the Okeechobee community can do when we come together! 🙌

❤️🙏🌞

05/30/2026

“Casting bread upon an ocean doesn’t seem to do much good, but find a clear pond and suddenly you see the fish.God is practical. He doesn’t ask us to do what doesn’t matter. What seems a drop in the bucket to you is a sip from the wellspring of life to someone about to thirst to death. True religion is all hands on deck and alll heads out of the sand.”
🙏💕 ✝️ ⛪️ 🙌🫶🏽🐟

05/27/2026

Who’s in need of a sofa/bed. Full size pull out love seat very comfortable very clean . Free for pick up

05/21/2026

Luke 3:11
John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

05/21/2026

Proverbs 19:17: "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."

05/16/2026

Thank you Okeechobee! You never disappoint! I love to see our community come together to do Gods work by helping those less fortunate than ourselves. We’re going to do great things TOGETHER 🙏 🩷

One donation closer to our goal of 100 carebags !

05/11/2026