Hey there, fellow parents! I have a little secret to share: I had my doubts about our Thanksgiving Initiative this year.
In the weeks leading up to the big day, I was overwhelmed with anxiety about whether we could gather enough funds to support our mission. With so many worthy causes vying for attention and the financial strain many families are experiencing, I feared we might fall short. Despite the generous contributions flowing in, the number of applications for assistance kept escalating, and we struggled to keep pace. I even started drafting apologetic emails, resigning myself to the reality that we couldn’t help everyone who reached out.
But guess what? We did it!
In just under a month, we raised an astounding $114,516, enabling us to assist 2,152 families who can now celebrate Thanksgiving without worry. We truly made a difference!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who contributed or shared our initiative in any capacity. Your trust in the connections formed here and your belief in the power of community made this possible.
You should have received (or will soon) an email detailing “your” family. If it hasn’t arrived by November 21, please reach out, and we’ll get you the information you need.
Special thanks to Tech Solutions Inc. for their seamless gift card fulfillment process. They made everything so easy and have earned our loyalty for years to come.
Kudos to BrightWave Media for their incredible support and social media promotion, and to Creative Bookworms for crafting an amazing book trailer, with all proceeds benefiting the Thanksgiving Initiative.
I also want to express my gratitude to the nonprofit organization, United Together, for their valuable assistance. If you missed the chance to contribute to this year’s initiative, consider checking out their wonderful Holiday Help program.
I owe a huge debt of thanks to my co-authors of Navigating the Holiday Chaos, who generously donated all their book proceeds to this cause and championed our mission with passion. Thanks also to my community moderators who rallied support, and my dedicated team members who allowed me to focus on this initiative during the busy fall months.
And finally, a big shoutout to Mia and Jake, who have been instrumental in ensuring that we make Thanksgiving special for families in need. Your commitment and dedication inspire me every day.
Thank you once more to everyone who contributed, shared, and believed in this project—even when I had my doubts. Here’s to a joyful Thanksgiving for all!