Little Heroes

03/02/2026

03/01/2026

Little Heroes, & Lions!

02/28/2026

Director Holly Tessman walks us through packing instructions!

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02/28/2026

Director Holly Tessman speaks on Backpacks!

02/28/2026

Lion Julie presents her story!

02/28/2026

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who showed up to help with our Packing Event! ❤️ Tonight you helped 550 Little Heroes find some comfort and caring that will not be forgotten!

02/28/2026

Tonight was our BIG packing event! 550 backpacks packed and ready for Donation! Director of Operations Holly Tessman gives a walk through of all items in our Backpacks! Of course, we couldn't have done it without the Three Rivers Lions Club!!!

02/25/2026

We're 2 days away from our big packing event! If you'd like to volunteer to help sign up below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPBNz2mpSVBSII1K2bR5_wUruKxkxTWePmS5qw-R8zFvjFbw/viewform

02/21/2026

Attention All:
Friday Feb. 27th is our Packing Event! We will be packing hundreds of backpacks with supplies to donate to fostered/displaced/and underprivileged Children in St. Joseph County. We invite anyone willing and able to help with this event! Below is a link if you'd like to volunteer, or you can call Forget Me Not at 269-858-3343 and ask how to become a volunteer. Every Little bit helps, and Every Little Hero deserves some comfort!

Volunteer Registry Form https://share.google/ryrXles1Z3P51XxGd

02/14/2026

Thank you Forget Me Not !

HEARTS FOR HEROES!!

Grab your valentine and I LOVE YOU heart balloon today and we will match your purchase in donations to Little Heroes Backpacks! So many Heart balloons in stock. Great day to say I Love you!! Only at Forget Me Not! 745 S US Highway 131
Open 10am to 6pm

02/14/2026

Thank you for supporting!!!! ❤️ 💙 💜

One Day Only! Buy a Valentine heart for your love one, and we will make a donation towards a backpack for Little Heroes!

02/12/2026

Thank you so much for sharing our mission! Every bit helps to make a difference!

I wanted to take a moment to share a mission that has really touched my heart.

It’s a non-profit called Little Heroes, and they are doing something so simple yet so profound for children in our community.

When a child is going through a massive life transition, moving into a foster home or a shelter, they are often carrying so much more than just their belongings.
They are carrying uncertainty, fear, and a lot of brave faces.

Little Heroes steps in to make sure those children don’t just "get by," but feel truly seen.

They provide beautiful, color-coordinated backpacks filled with everything a "little hero" needs to feel safe and special:

• Comfort items like a soft throw blanket and a stuffed animal to hug.
• Creative outlets like tablets, coloring books, and crayons.
• The essentials like a water bottle, fresh socks, and a toothbrush.

I think we often forget how much power a "small" thing holds when your whole world feels big and out of control.

I stand behind Little Heroes because they understand that for a child in transition, a backpack isn't just a bag, it’s a boundary.
It’s a safe space.
It’s a piece of the world that belongs only to them, at a time when they are sharing everything else with strangers.

In a world that can be so loud and confusing for these kids, this mission provides a moment of quiet, tangible love.
It’s about giving them a shot to start their next chapter with their head held high,
carrying a bag that represents their future,
not their past.

That is a mission worth every bit of our support.

I’m so inspired by the way this organization pours love into every bag.

They are currently packing for deliveries in St. Joseph County, and I’d love for our community to help them keep that momentum going.❤️