The Carnes family was awarded a grant so that their summer mission trip to Guatemala could have a larger reach. Mom and Dad have a long history serving in partnership with Living Water Ministry; this year they wanted to introduce their teenage kids to the country. The money was used to purchase large amounts of black beans, rice, flour, oatmeal, …

Thank you to the second graders from North Hollywood Christian Academy who loved like Lija by making fleece blankets that were donated to the San Fernando Valley chapter of Project Linus. Project Linus’ mission is to “Provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of …

We partnered with the 7th and 8th grade students from Trinity Lutheran School in Lombard. They spearheaded a project to donate 75 fleece blankets to the Edwards Hospital PICU. According to their final report, “The students in the 7th and 8th grade classroom took the lead on the project cutting the material to varying sizes. They pre-cut the material for younger students …

An 8th grade class from Taylor Ridge, IL collected used purses and backpacks and new hygiene products and snacks to fill them. The students collected items at school and from outside community groups. They filled nearly 130 bags that were sent to two local schools with students in need. According to the application, “We have a very large population of …