{"id":1401175,"date":"2025-11-12T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T23:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/?p=1401175"},"modified":"2025-11-12T16:14:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T00:14:44","slug":"bless-a-foster-youth-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/bless-a-foster-youth-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bless a Foster Youth This Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s Partner with Hearts with A Mission to Share Christmas Joy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Christmas season, we have an opportunity to reflect the heart of Jesus in simple but powerful ways\u2014by seeing people, loving them well, and reminding them that they matter. This year, we\u2019re once again partnering with Hearts With A Mission (HWAM)<\/strong> to bless their foster youth, ages 14 to 23, with Christmas gift cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many of these young people, the holidays can feel complicated. Some are navigating life without stable family support, consistent encouragement, or the sense of belonging many of us might take for granted. A small gift, offered with love, can speak volumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It tells them: You\u2019re seen. You\u2019re valued. You matter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What We\u2019re Collecting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HWAM has asked for $25 gift cards<\/strong> to places these teens already love\u2014coffee shops, restaurants, clothing stores, and local spots that help them feel normal, cared for, and included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places to shop: Target, Walmart, Dutch Bros, Black Rock, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Chick Fil A, Chipotle, In-N-Out, Mod Pizza, Crumbl Cookie, Ulta Beauty, Fred Meyers, Gas Cards, Ross, TJ Maxx, Cinemark, Amazon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These everyday places may seem simple, but they mean the world to a young person trying to build independence and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a Note of Encouragement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to go a step further, feel free to include a Christmas card<\/strong> with a short note or blessing. A few kind sentences can bring warmth and encouragement long after the holiday season ends. These handwritten words often become the most treasured part of the gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Participate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll be receiving gift cards throughout the month of November<\/strong>.
Just drop your card in the donation box by the door on your way out after our gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every card helps remind these youth that they are not alone and that their lives carry hope and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Share Christmas Joy Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a church family, we have a beautiful opportunity to come alongside these amazing young people and help make their Christmas a little brighter. Your generosity\u2014whether it\u2019s one card or several\u2014goes further than you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for being a church that loves well, gives joyfully, and partners with God\u2019s heart for the vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s share the wonder of Christmas with the youth of HWAM this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Every Christmas season, we have an opportunity to reflect the heart of Jesus in simple but powerful ways\u2014by seeing people, loving them well, and reminding them that they matter. This year, we\u2019re once again partnering with Hearts With A Mission (HWAM)<\/strong> to bless their foster youth, ages 14 to 23, with Christmas gift cards.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Every Christmas season, we have an opportunity to reflect the heart of Jesus in simple but powerful ways\u2014by seeing people, loving them well, and reminding them that they matter. This year, we\u2019re once again partnering with Hearts With A Mission (HWAM)<\/strong> to bless their foster youth, ages 14 to 23, with Christmas gift cards."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

For many of these young people, the holidays can feel complicated. Some are navigating life without stable family support, consistent encouragement, or the sense of belonging many of us might take for granted. A small gift, offered with love, can speak volumes. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"For many of these young people, the holidays can feel complicated. Some are navigating life without stable family support, consistent encouragement, or the sense of belonging many of us might take for granted. A small gift, offered with love, can speak volumes. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

It tells them: You\u2019re seen. You\u2019re valued. You matter.<\/em><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"It tells them: You\u2019re seen. You\u2019re valued. You matter.<\/em>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"

What We\u2019re Collecting<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"What We\u2019re Collecting","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

HWAM has asked for $25 gift cards<\/strong> to places these teens already love\u2014coffee shops, restaurants, clothing stores, and local spots that help them feel normal, cared for, and included.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"HWAM has asked for $25 gift cards<\/strong> to places these teens already love\u2014coffee shops, restaurants, clothing stores, and local spots that help them feel normal, cared for, and included."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Places to shop: Target, Walmart, Dutch Bros, Black Rock, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Chick Fil A, Chipotle, In-N-Out, Mod Pizza, Crumbl Cookie, Ulta Beauty, Fred Meyers, Gas Cards, Ross, TJ Maxx, Cinemark, Amazon<\/em><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Places to shop: Target, Walmart, Dutch Bros, Black Rock, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Chick Fil A, Chipotle, In-N-Out, Mod Pizza, Crumbl Cookie, Ulta Beauty, Fred Meyers, Gas Cards, Ross, TJ Maxx, Cinemark, Amazon<\/em>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

These everyday places may seem simple, but they mean the world to a young person trying to build independence and confidence.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"These everyday places may seem simple, but they mean the world to a young person trying to build independence and confidence."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"

Add a Note of Encouragement<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"Add a Note of Encouragement","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

If you\u2019d like to go a step further, feel free to include a Christmas card<\/strong> with a short note or blessing. A few kind sentences can bring warmth and encouragement long after the holiday season ends. These handwritten words often become the most treasured part of the gift.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If you\u2019d like to go a step further, feel free to include a Christmas card<\/strong> with a short note or blessing. A few kind sentences can bring warmth and encouragement long after the holiday season ends. These handwritten words often become the most treasured part of the gift."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"

How to Participate<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"How to Participate","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

We\u2019ll be receiving gift cards throughout the month of November<\/strong>.
Just drop your card in the donation box by the door on your way out after our gathering.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"We\u2019ll be receiving gift cards throughout the month of November<\/strong>.
Just drop your card in the donation box by the door on your way out after our gathering."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Every card helps remind these youth that they are not alone and that their lives carry hope and purpose.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Every card helps remind these youth that they are not alone and that their lives carry hope and purpose."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"

Let\u2019s Share Christmas Joy Together<\/strong><\/h3>","content":"Let\u2019s Share Christmas Joy Together","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

As a church family, we have a beautiful opportunity to come alongside these amazing young people and help make their Christmas a little brighter. Your generosity\u2014whether it\u2019s one card or several\u2014goes further than you know.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"As a church family, we have a beautiful opportunity to come alongside these amazing young people and help make their Christmas a little brighter. Your generosity\u2014whether it\u2019s one card or several\u2014goes further than you know."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Thank you for being a church that loves well, gives joyfully, and partners with God\u2019s heart for the vulnerable.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Thank you for being a church that loves well, gives joyfully, and partners with God\u2019s heart for the vulnerable."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Let\u2019s share the wonder of Christmas with the youth of HWAM this season.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Let\u2019s share the wonder of Christmas with the youth of HWAM this season."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}}],"app_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1401175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/584"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1401175"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1401175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1401180,"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1401175\/revisions\/1401180"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1401176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1401175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1401175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lwrv.org\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1401175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}