Bags of Hope

04/01/2026

Anyone remember this commercial from the 80’s? I feel like it should say “This is your brain on Tamoxafin” (or any other hormone blocker)!!!!

*Constantly forgetting what I was saying mid-sentence

* Family telling stories in which I literally have no recollection of

*Forgetting names of people that I KNOW!!!

*Forgetting where I put things

On a good note…. I can watch movies I have already seen as if I were watching them for the first time!!! 🤣

Who else???

https://youtu.be/3FtNm9CgA6U

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America presents its most famous commercial ever!

03/31/2026

https://youtu.be/3FtNm9CgA6U?si=Nd9KcF-Ahob9Gc5w

Anyone remember this commercial from the 80's???? Although I it should say "This is your brain on Tamoxafin! (or any other estrogen blocker!!)

* Constantly forgetting what I was saying mid-sentence

* NEVER remembering names! Even people I know WELL!

*Forgetting where I put things

* One good thing is that I can watch a movie that I have already see, and its like watching it for the first time! HaHa!

Anyone Else???

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America presents its most famous commercial ever!

03/25/2026

03/17/2026

We are so grateful and encouraged by the amazing start to our $20 Hope Challenge 💗 Because of YOU, we’ve already raised $880 in one-time donations—enough to provide 44 Bags of Hope this year. On top of that, four generous hearts have committed to monthly giving, which will supply 48 more bags over the next year.
That’s 92 women who will be reminded they are not alone. And that is incredible.
But we’re not done yet.
There are still so many women walking through one of the hardest seasons of their lives who need hope, encouragement, and love. Each $20 donation provides one Bag of Hope—one tangible reminder that someone cares.
Would you consider joining us? Whether it’s a one-time gift or becoming a monthly supporter, every single bag makes a difference.
Together, we can reach more women. Together, we can spread more hope.
Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us love others well 💗
Link to donate below
https://givebutter.com/20-hope-challenge-m2wrxj

03/13/2026

Good Morning friends! Have you heard…. We’ve started the $20 Hope Challenge!!! I’m looking for 100 people who would be willing to donate 1 bag a month (just $20) to help us reach our goal! Are you willing to help? If you aren’t able to donate would you share to help us spread the word? Together we can make a BIG difference! 💗💗💗

Click link below
https://givebutter.com/20-hope-challenge-m2wrxj

03/12/2026

Today we are kicking off the $20 Hope Challenge! We are trying to get 100 people to commit to $20 a month which would provide one Bag of Hope to a woman currently battling breast cancer! If you can’t give, please help me by liking commenting and sharing! Link will be in the comments!

03/06/2026

Thank you Zeta Tau Alpha, Nu Chapter! 💗💗💗

03/01/2026

Local friends!!!! I hope you will visit Purchase With a Purpose and check out all the great Easter items! Such an amazing shop tha supports SO may Nonprofits and Missions!

02/20/2026

What a blessing!!! I can’t not express enough just how much this donation means to me!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Are you sitting down?! January totals are in - $6,234.38 generated for Bags of Hope through your donating, volunteering, and shopping! That’s 250 bags!!! for women undergoing cancer treatments in honor of our roadside warrior, Leah DeBell.

Did I mentioned we were closed half the month for our Christmas break???

In addition, $398 was generated for our ministry partner booths in the shop, $98 social media income was given to Un Rayo de Luz Venezuela (yes, all your likes, comments, and shares generate funds for missions too!), and $2,300 will be reinvested into more fair trade inventory this spring, keeping the cycle of employment going for artisans and their families.

We like to be transparent in how donations and funds are used and we like to maximize for bigger impact. Through a local buyback program, we were able to generate $1,300!!! from gold and silver donations in the shop which we then tacked on entirely to our donation to Bags of Hope for a $6,234 total impact.

No words. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

“But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, ‘Great is the LORD!’” Psalm 40:16

It takes a village and I love ours.

02/11/2026

So thankful for these two amazing groups of women!! Living in Faith Together (LIFT) from and Faith and Friendship Circle from both helped me pack bags this week! We packed over 300 bags! I cannot tell you what a blessing this was! Thank you for helping us make a difference!

01/21/2026

THIS IS WHY WE DO THIS!! Please take just a moment and watch this clip! Her reaction to the card made by a local student and what she said about the pocket calendar made my day, but also made me cry at the same time! She is so young… The infant in the background, crying… But look how much joy the bag brought her!! If you have ever donated to Bags of Hope, please know the difference you are making! I will post full video in comments! Woodland Forrest Elementary School