thanks for the fleece . . .

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so many people helped make the Dallas Shine Event amazing this past weekend!

a big THANK YOU to all who donated fleece for us...
over 200 blankets were made to be given to homeless people in Dallas.
WHAT A BLESSING.

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I also got to spend a few hours with two of my close bloggy friends,
It blessed my heart so much to spend some actual, "in real life", time with these girls.
{love you, miss you two already!}

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It was an amazing day...and God even gave us amazing whether!
Thanks everyone! :)
and Casey from A Little Artsy for putting on this great event!!

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Okay, Dallas . . .

Growing up in Dallas,
it is hard to not recognize the homelessness that
exists so rampantly in our city.
Men, women, and sweet little ones...who for whatever reason,
had a path in life that led them to no home, no food, no clothes, no support.
The basics...unknown and unavailable.

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My heart aches thinking of little ones who are
shivering at night.
and my heart hurts for the mom or dad who wants to do something about it,
but does not have the resources to.

I want to bundle them up,
scoop up the little ones and wrap them in warm blankets.
And in the warmth of a blanket, give them a little hope that someone cares.

Will you join me in making this possible?

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I am teaming up with Casey and Ashley,
and a whole bunch of other amazing hearts
to bring some love and light to the homeless in Dallas.

We will all be meeting up next month
to make blankets for these precious souls
who need warmth in every way.
We will be making fleece blankets
that will then be taken to the Dallas LIFE foundation
and given out to those who need them.

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The Dallas Life Foundation is an amazing place...
It's not just a shelter, but is a place for
rehabilitation and restoration.
(read more about their mission here).

how can you help??
WE NEED FLEECE!!
can you donate a piece?
just a 54" square, any color or print!

Also, we'd love for you to join us at the blanket making -
not only will it be a powerful time to bless others,
it will be FUN!
{If you think you can come, please RSVP here}

email me if you'd like to donate some fleece:
racingtowardsjoy@gmail.com,
and I will give you more details!!
Maybe you have some scraps sitting around from other projects,
or maybe you could run to the fabric store and pick up a piece..
it would be such a help!

THANKS. Hope to see you there...
let's help these little ones be warm this winter.