To raise the value and spirit of life, Be the Gift assists Single Moms
 and their children with home repair. We connect those who want
to  help with those who need help in our community.
JANUARY  2015
Our First Project of 2015
This single mom and her son share a story similar to many families we work with.  Following a divorce, they moved every year because they rented and not only did the rent greatly increase each year, but the properties were poorly taken care of. We have said before, the cause is greater than the circumstances. This mom took up her "Cause" of finding a safe, healthy home for her son and purchased a foreclosure townhouse- which needless to say was in very poor condition. In her words" It was very dirty and in need of repair. My son's health congenital spine issues, finances and the necessity of my retraining for a new job has left us weary and discouraged. We are cold- had to remove bad carpet before we moved in and live on the plywood subfloor.  We do not have window coverings and winters are always a challenge regarding bills and staying warm" 

By the time this group of amazing volunteers were finished, they had installed new flooring, new blinds, painted, installed lighting, fixed plumbing and more. The skill, hard work and compassion of our volunteers will greatly impact her family for years to come.

 

         

CHRISTMAS SMILES

Holidays can be especially lonely and difficult for some of our Single Parent Families, so our desire is to make their Christmas special. We held two events  and all the ladies and their children were given gifts. We were able to honor the Single Moms in Northern Colorado and the Denver area.  We love these events- we partner with community businesses to share in the need for Single Mom Families.

 "Being a single mother has not been easy, but God has blessed me.  My son and I are

 truly thankful for everything. Seeing that smile on his face when he opened his gifts, it was priceless. It gave me reassurance as a mother, that things were going to be okay. God will continue to help us get through the struggles and challenges that we may face. But knowing there are people like you in this world, it makes life so much easier" 

 

"I love being a part of these beautiful women and I am honored to be included in your organization.-there was so much love and spirit and it showed in everything".  
 

"Your generosity is overwhelming!!! We are crazy blessed the Good Lord put you all in our lives!"

    Special Thanks

Thanks to all of you who financially supported us throughout the year. Your generosity enabled us to assist over 65 Single Moms and their children with home repairs- their lives are changed and so are ours!

 

Also- we met our first

ever "Match Challenge" on Colorado Gives Day. The funds raised are already put into use for our 2015 BTG needs.

 

Your friendship, prayers and support hold immeasurable value to us. 

We appreciate and love each of you. God Bless You

Chris & Marilyn Johnson

Scholarship
Opportunity
  

Be the Gift is once again offering a College Scholarship or Certification to a qualified candidate. Applicant need be a Single Mom living in the Colorado area that has a desire to improve her life and that of her family by demonstrating initiative, ambition and the commitment to pursue an education toward a career or specific skill.

  

Recipient would receive finances for the fall 2015 school/class year.

 

HURRY... the deadline to apply is March 31, 2015. Share this opportunity with a single mom you may know. Eligibility, details and application can be found online at www.bethegift.com

 

  

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