November 26, 2024
Donation to the Stepping Stone Shelter: Donated 4 box bottled water, 3 box snacks, 1 box fruit juice, 2 box MADI Gran Panettone Italian Cake, 1 pack (12 roll) Bounty paper towel, 2 pack (30 roll) toilet paper, 4 bottle shampoos, 3 body deodorants, 2 body wash, 2 dish soap, 2 box silverware, 3 box paper plates, 2 pack ziplog bags, 2 bed sheets and 2 quilt cover and a large thermo-cup, cooking ware, moisture lotion & hand sanitizer, 1.5 gal cleaning solution, to the Stepping Stone Shelter.
July 22, 2024
Donated “Art Journals” and “Heart Pillows”: Donated 42 handmade “Art Journals” and 287 handmade “Heart Pillows” to cancer patients to Kits to Heart
April 6, 2024
Kits to Heart Volunteer Appreciation Event:
- “I’ve always enjoyed painting and crafting which has allowed me to make pillows and notebooks with my passion for art while simultaneously keeping in mind the people who these items will go to. Going to events and creating these objects is a great way to give to people in our community who are currently undergoing cancer treatment.” – Anna
February 19, 2024
Donated “Art Journals” and “Heart Pillows”: Donated 42 handmade “Art Journals” and 166 handmade “Heart Pillows” to cancer patients to Kits to Heart
February 9, 2024
Red Envelope Donation: Gave “Red Envelopes” for Chinese New Year (year of Dragon) to Stepping Stone Shelter
November 22, 2023
Donated “Art Journals” and “Heart Pillows”: Donated 48 handmade “Art Journals” and 100 handmade “Heart Pillows” to cancer patients to Kits to Heart
July 12, 2023
Donated “Art Journals” and “Heart Pillows”: Donated 58 handmade “Art Journals” and 60 handmade “Heart Pillows” to cancer patients to Kits to Heart
April 7, 2023
Donate “Chinese Lantern Rabbit” for Easter to Stepping Stone Shelter
March 3, 2023
Journals and Handwritten Letters III: Donated 60 handmade “Care Bear Towels”, 108 handmade “Art Journals” 50 handmade “Heart Pillows” and 90 handmade “Tissue Paper Flowers” to cancer patients to Kits to Heart
January 25, 2023
Red Envelope Donation: Gave “Red Envelopes” for Chinese New Year (year of Rabbit) to Stepping Stone Shelter
December 21, 2022
Donations to the Stepping Stones Shelter: contributed goods to those in need through Stepping Stone Shelter
June 10, 2022
Journals and Handwritten Letters II: Donated 80 handmade “Care Bear Towels”, 72 handmade “Art Journals” and 210 handmade “Tissue Paper Flowers” to cancer patients to Kits to Heart
March 17, 2022
Adopted a child from World Vision: form 03/22 – Present
March 11, 2022
March 6, 2022
Donated to Save the Children Federation, Inc. – Ukraine Crisis Children’s Relief Fund – Support Ukraine
February 1, 2022
Red Envelope Donation: Gave “Red Envelopes” for Chinese New Year (year of Tiger) to Stepping Stone Shelter
- ” We also donated to Stepping Stones Shelter by giving Chinese Lunar New Year gifts to kids in the shelter. We hope that those gifts will bring them happiness and good luck in the Year of Tiger.” – Olivia
- “It was fun to go the the shelter and give Chinese New Year bags and imagine the children opening them and learning about the Chinese culture.” – Michael
January 26, 2022
- “The T-shirt printing process is a cool yet length process, but it is all worth it in the end! Being able to create a shirt for others feels satisfying because I was able to participate in the entire process which all leads to the final product of the shirt. All the work and details and all valuable in the end!” – Maia
December 31, 2021
- “The T-shirt printing process is a cool yet length process, but it is all worth it in the end! Being able to create a shirt for others feels satisfying because I was able to participate in the entire process which all leads to the final product of the shirt. All the work and details and all valuable in the end!” – Maia
December 10, 2021
Towel Teddy Bears: Donated 20 handmade “Care Bear Towels”, 80 “Handwritten Inspiring Letters” and 134 handmade “Art Journals” to cancer patients to Kits to Heart
- “Creating these journals and handwritten letters was a lengthy process but it was a fun activity. I was able to put my feelings onto the letters hoping that whoever receives it would be filled with strength and joy.” – Brandon
- “Creating these journals and handwritten letters were a tiring process to the hand but was fun and motivating knowing that these would bring joy and happiness to who read them.” – Michael
- “I really enjoyed making the scrap books and it was a very rewarding activity. I truly hope that they will bring strength to those who receive them.” – Olivia
- “Making these journals were time consuming, but I had a great time adding my own personal touches. These journal allowed me to express myself while helping cancer patient in need.” – Thant
December 10, 2021
Journals and Handwritten Letters
December 4, 2021
- “The T-shirt printing process is a cool yet length process, but it is all worth it in the end! Being able to create a shirt for others feels satisfying because I was able to participate in the entire process which all leads to the final product of the shirt. All the work and details and all valuable in the end!” – Maia
November 19, 2021
Donations to the Stepping Stones Shelter: Contributed goods to those in need through Stepping Stone Shelter
- “Stepping Stones Shelter is an organization that helps single families. We reached out to the Executive Director, Stacey Gold, about items that family may need. I hope that they were happy to receive the products we donated.” – Olivia
November 12, 2021
Breakfast for the Homeless: Provided breakfast for 120 people through Montgomery County Coalition for Homeless (MCCH)]
- “We signed up for serving breakfast to 120 people in the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless. Through signing up, planning, purchasing and delivering the food, we learned a lot of about the process to prepare for this. We wish that people in MCCH will enjoy the breakfast we prepared for them.” – Olivia.
November 9, 2021
- “Champion Gourmet has been in business in 1989, and it is a well known store in Chinese society. They kindly provided us discounts on their products to help us fundraise. I’ve been enjoying their products since I was young and I hope that people who ordered also enjoy the food.” – Olivia
October 23, 2021
- “The T-shirt printing process is a cool yet length process, but it is all worth it in the end! Being able to create a shirt for others feels satisfying because I was able to participate in the entire process which all leads to the final product of the shirt. All the work and details and all valuable in the end!” – Maia
October 1, 2021
Donations to Kits to Heart: Contributed goods to those need through Kits to Heart
- “We talked to Sonia Su, the Kits to Heart founder, after we delivered handmade towel bears, and she mentioned some items that she still needs for the boxed that were being delivered to partients. It was enlightening to hear about the special needs for cancer patients.” – Olivia.
September 26, 2021
September 16, 2021
Towel Teddy Bears: Donated 236 handmade “Care Bear Towers” to cancer patient through Kits to Heart.
- “The bears we made were so cute that I nearly wanted to keep one! It’s wonderful we could give them to cancer patients who needed something nice.” – Kathrine
- “I didn’t know that you could make really cute teddy bears with towels! It was fun and interesting experience as I learned a new skill whilst helping cancer patients by providing them with towels” – Maia
- “The towel bears were a great kick-off to my start Hope to Hands! I thoroughly had fun and enjoyed it as I knew that I was helping cancer patients in need. Thank you!” – James.
- “I really enjoyed giving a personal touch to the cancer patients we helped. This was also the event that got me started in Hope to Hands and I appreciate my time here.” – Jing
- “I had so much fun making the towel bears! It was wonderful knowing that I was able to give gifts to cancer patients in need and hopefully lift their spirits.” – Olivia
- “I had a great time making the bears for the cancer patients. This was the first event for me at Hope to Hands and was a great opportunity to help cancer patients in need.” – Thant
- “This was our first event at Hope to Hands. I have a great time socializing getting to know some members while completing this activity. I hope whoever receives our care bears is filled with warmth and love.” – Brandon
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