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| "Lori's Heart" Mixed Media on Panel 12x12 |
In my last post, I shared about Lori. This post, I hope to inspire you with her strength story.
For Lori, it all started at a church youth group about four years ago. The topic was about an organization called “Feed My Starving Children.” a non-profit committed to feeding malnourished children. She thought it would be a good way for her own children to be involved - “kids helping kids.”
About two years later, after Lori became the president of her parent/teacher association she was given a huge task. The superintendent suggested they come up with a community service project for the middle schoolers. The idea to do something with “Feed My Starving Children” kept coming back to her.
The idea was sealed when she saw they had a mobile packing day event which allows groups to pack meals at their own location. She says she felt it was a way for the students to be “globally connected.” It was a chance to “reach beyond our borders.”
It took a big step of faith and a ton of letters, followup and fundraising. As a result of her step and that of many other community members, there were:
- 108,000 mobile packs
- 510 volunteers
- 3 different packing sessions
- 14 pallets of food
298 children fed for one year!
Lori says she learned “not to limit God with what my idea of possible is. All things are possible.”
Can I hear an amen?
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