Patty’s Blessings

10/02/2026

Earlier this week we were able to offer a local family of 4 a helping hand up in the form of a Food Box that was made possible because of the amazing support we receive from the staff, students, and families of Shady Spring Elementary💙💛

It definitely takes a village these days and we are blessed with best💙💛

08/27/2026

Monday we received a call asking for a helping hand up for a local momma…her 3 kiddos were headed to school this week and needed supplies💙💛

Availability of items, funds to cover them, and the time to get these supplies where they needed to be all proved to be an obstacle with this request…but we managed to get the supplies and get them where they were there in the nick of time with a little help from our friends, a very understanding and supportive boss, and Walmart Delivery💙💛

If you would like to donate towards the cost of these supplies…you can do so by clicking the donate button or through one of the other options available in the comments. We aren’t able to do what we do without you and WE APPRECIATE YOU 💙💛

08/22/2026

Sharing this phenomenal resource for anyone who might be in need of a helping hand up💙💛

08/20/2026

💙💛LOOK WHAT YA’LL DID💛💙

Thanks to the generosity of a few of our supporters we were able to offer a helping hand up to a local kiddo this week and get her some new clothes for the upcoming school year 💛💙

We aren’t able to do what we do without you…THANK YOU💛💙

08/15/2026

The first day of school is 11 days away and families in the Shady Elementary district woke up today to the news that there is no aftercare program being offered at SSES this year.

Stress levels just shot through the roof because now what do these families?? Especially the ones who have no village, no grandparents that can help out with the kiddos a couple hours until one of the parents can get off work. We have to work.

Reliable, safe childcare is almost impossible to find these days. Trying to find childcare that hits those requirements and is affordable…that’s like finding a unicorn.

There is a potential option available to the SSES families…but there’s still a lot of details to work out and there’s no guarantee they will but it’s worth trying to get them worked out.

The Salvation Army of Beckley offers an aftercare program that is $90 for the year or $10 a month. Pickup times are between 5:45-6:00pm. But they don’t offer transportation from SSES as of right now. If there are enough families to commit to their program and they see the need is there…we’re hopeful this detail can be worked out!!

Who all could use this program this school year??

08/08/2026

Open today for anyone in need of this helping hand up💙💛

08/01/2026

Thanks to the generosity of one of our supporters…we have a few backpacks and lunchboxes available for anyone who might be in need of this helping hand up💙💛

If you need one of these, please send us a message, email or text to claim it and to make arrangements to get the item💙💛

07/26/2026

Sharing this phenomenal resource for anyone who may be in need of this helping hand up💙💛

🎒 Bring your family to receive a FREE backpack with school supplies, enter our giveaway, and grab a hot dog! Over 100 backpacks are available while supplies last. Let’s celebrate back-to-school season as a community.

📅 Saturday, August 1 | 11 AM – 2 PM

📍Sunset Memorial Park | 1925 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Family Service Counselor or visit our bio for contact info.