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In 2020, we donated 110 blankets to help children stay warm during the winter.
In 2021, we reached out to Idylwild Elementary again to ask how we could help. And we were told two things:
  1. The blankets were a huge hit, and they could use more. There are nearly 700 students this year.
  2. The staff could use some extra encouragement. There are about 90 staff working tirelessly. Cookies as gifts were suggested.
Well, we immediately contacted some local stores to see what we could do together. We found the same great deal on blankets, AND we found a local bakery that specializes in cookies. They gave us a deal to purchase 90 of their giant, holiday cookies!

HOW CAN I MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
  • GIVE: Every $5.55 donation gives a child a blanket. Every $3.33 donation gives a staff member a cookie.
  • VOLUNTEER: Our Packing Party is Sunday, December 11th. You can volunteer to help package the cookies. We want to include a note of encouragement from Pastor Bill. You can also volunteer to help deliver the cookies and blankets. We plan to deliver on Monday, December 12th. Contact Pastor Mike Foreman to volunteer: pastormike@victorygnv.org or 352-538-2938.
  • PRAY: We desire for God to use these practical gifts to bring faith, hope, and love into the lives of the families and staff. Please pray for hearts to be softened and receptive to the love of Jesus. Also, please pray for God's blessing on the logistics of this operation, that every blanket and cookie is directed to the people most in need.