Yesterday, a young man came into Love’s Treasures to donate a crib. Unfortunately, because of all the changes and recalls of cribs, we no longer accept cribs at the store. HOWEVER, one volunteer heard about the crib and told the young man she knew of a family that had fallen on very hard times. Their new baby had no crib to sleep in and they were struggling financially. Might they have his crib? The young man agreed to bring in the crib and meet the volunteer to deliver the crib to the family. Today, the young man arrived on the Love INC campus to deliver the crib. Instead of bringing the crib he originally intended to donate, he brought a brand new crib, new mattress and a gift card for $200 to give to the family. He said, “God laid it on my heart to do this – from one family to another – Merry Christmas.”
From One Family To Another
It’s quite incredible that all of this happens almost every day, and every week, by diligent volunteers who embody our diligence core value.
Not only is there a large variety of “things to do,” but also a deep investment by those who say yes to volunteering. Most volunteers serve weekly, some even daily, spending hundreds of hours donating the gift many of us hold most tightly – the gift of time.
In 2023 alone, 420 volunteers invested 49,120 hours – a value of $1.5 million!
Our core mission is to love, serve and connect with dignity as we follow Jesus Christ closely, watching how he transforms lives – and we often highlight the transformation happening through our Life Skills Program.
What we often forget to highlight is that God is also transforming lives through volunteerism, giving community members purpose, friendship, creativity, and belonging. Here at Love, we believe everyone has something to offer.
If you are a volunteer, at Love Your Neighbor or elsewhere, thank you for this priceless gift!
Check out this volunteer video to learn more about volunteering at Love Your Neighbor.