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OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

*Christy is another
success story. She
was in jail when
Poppy met her. Her
children had been
taken away, and she
had little hope of
regaining custody.
But by doing “the
hard work” of
unpacking her pain,
Christy has found Poppy Beard with a happy
candidate at the annual
her way to a better Spring Baptism.
place. She has her
children back and “Transformation is possible if a
is doing her best to provide a good person is willing to face the pain in Poppy Beard will be honored to speak
home for them. her life and ‘unpack’ it. A real home to any group to explain the heart of
is possible, even for a single mom, if Unpack Ministries and how you and
Both Bonnie and Christy work she finds the strength to unpack her
in low-paying jobs and struggle stuff and create a beautiful space for your organization or group can be
to make ends meet, but Unpack herself and her children.” Poppy and involved. You can also find out more
has given them tools to thrive by Holly believe that with everything on their Facebook page or on their
communicating their value as human in them, and they are on a mission website at unpackministries.com.
beings. to communicate that message to as
many single mothers as possible.
*Names have been changed.

Adopt a Project Opportunities

Mother’s Day – Meal, Mother’s Day gifts, gifts for children Mentorship Opportunity – Both for our women and their
to pick out for their moms children
Teacher Appreciation – Gifts for kiddos to take to their
teachers Donate at www.unpackministries.com/donate
Spring Baptism – Towel, “Bride”
T-Shirt, Certificates for candidates,
Light meal for families
Thanksgiving Banquet – Help
provide homemade Thanksgiving
dinner for 40
Fall Baptism – Towel, “Bride”
T-Shirt, Certificates, “Wedding”
Reception for families
Supply Drive – Hygiene products,
paper goods, & cleaning supplies not
covered by food stamps
3 Month Supply Baskets – To be
given out in November
Christmas Party – Food, decorations,
prizes, & gifts for children to give
their mommas
Stockings – For 40 women, each with
total value of about $200
Valentines Banquet – Meal, Valentine
gifts ($15-$20) for 40 women

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