Because of your incredible support, 401 families who may have missed out on Thanksgiving dinner will now be able to gather around a table filled with warmth and love. They will feel the kindness of strangers—your kindness!
“Words can’t express my gratitude. When I look in my fully stocked fridge, I will think of you and the wonderful donors who made this possible.”
“There are no words for what this community has done for my family. You’ve turned my holiday season around. This means the world to us.”
“I was down to my last loaf of bread and desperately needed help, but more than that, I needed to believe in the goodness of people again. Your generosity has given me that faith–the greatest gift of all!”
In total, 698 of you opened your hearts and wallets to aid those in need. Donations came from all corners of the globe—from Haiti, Italy, France, and Australia. Many more helped by spreading the word and lending a hand in various ways. Children are sending hand-drawn pictures to one another, while food stamps, coupons, and even turkeys are being shared with families in need. Gift cards to grocery stores nationwide are also on their way.
Together, we raised over $20,000 in just five days. Contributions ranged from a single dollar to a few hundred, ensuring every family that reached out for help will receive enough to provide a Thanksgiving dinner.
This entire experience has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for everything you have done to make this a reality. The outcome has exceeded my wildest dreams. Wishing you all the happiest Thanksgiving—you all deserve it.
If you left a comment and didn’t get a response, please reach out. I still have about 30 people who emailed after the comments closed, and there’s still an opportunity to help a family in need!
I’ve learned a lot about organization and the significance of spreadsheets during this process. Next year, I plan to streamline things further. Yes, there will be a next time. I’m hooked!
And now, I’m off to catch up on some much-needed sleep. Good night!
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Summary
Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, numerous families will enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal together. With over $20,000 raised, the collective effort has transformed lives, reinstating faith in human kindness. The community’s compassion is truly remarkable and will continue to resonate in the hearts of many.
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