$27.54. That is what was spent that January morning in 2006 when Karla and I decided we wanted to serve the unsheltered in our community. The vision was small and the seed was small. As God always does, he brought an increase to both. Now, when I see a small seed, I get very excited, as I have a history with them, and I know what they turn into. I recall one time that I logged into our giving portal, and I saw one of such seeds. It was a $12 donation. What made this gift, this seed, so special, however, was the person who gave it. She is someone who was once part of our transition program. She is an incredibly kind and loving young lady who doesn’t really have the ability to give much. So I know that this was something very special to her and special to God. And I know that this acorn will turn into an oak tree. Although she is not in our program, she is still in our family.

Here is what she had to say;
“They helped me through some of my darkest times and showed me how to love and trust again. I've learned so much from CHOP and Compassion United. They have all become family and the ones that I look up to and can go to anytime, no matter what time of day it is. They’re always there for you when family or friends aren’t. They’re amazing people.”

The Compassion United Year End Rally is our final funding and awareness campaign of each year. In order for us to see more lives changed, like the woman in the story above, we need your help. Our financial needs for 2024 are greater than they have ever been before. Historically, January and February are among the slowest months for donations. This means that we need to raise enough operating funds in December to carry us through the first quarter. You can help us reach that goal and empower us to restore hope and transform futures in 2024!