the cutest workers and helpers

The community response to the tornadoes has been amazing to see, with many people working together to help communities with construction, debris removal, rebuilding, and many similar tasks.  Kids have had the opportunity to help those in need--in many different and creative ways!

We have seen many families with their children around the warehouse, and this week we have had multiple Vacation Bible School groups from Shades Mountain Baptist, Liberty Park Baptist, the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham, and more.  Their favorite part--getting ice cream for a hard days work!

 Many families with their children have been by the warehouse to lend a helping hand in the tornado efforts.  We have been able to provide a safe place for children as well as giving them the opportunity to help those effected by the tornadoes.  


For kids out of town, we have received many letters of comfort for those effected by the tornadoes.  These letters coming through have brightened many faces, knowing that children from states away took the time to write them a letter of compassion.

 These cards were sent by a girl scout troupe to tell those in need they were thinking about them.  One little kid knew laughter was the best medicine with what one card said--"Here are some riddles to cheer you up.   What do you get when you cross a crocodile with a abalone?  A crocabolone!  What do you get if you cross a woodpecker with a parrot?  A bird that talks in morse code!  What do you get if you cross a datebook with a joke book?  A joke-a-day book!  Praying for you."

We got this donation, and was told this kid used his easter egg money to purchase toys for another kids in need.  He wanted to make another kid that lost his toys cheerful!

 Written on the post it note: "Inside this bag are 6 Hotwheel cars that my 5 year old son bought with his prize money.  It was his idea!  Hope this brings someone joy!" 

There have been many kids who have used lemonade stands to raise money for tornado victims, with one stand raising as much as $600!  Who knew the lemonade stand on the corner could help those effected by tornadoes as well as the thirsty?

These kids from Vestavia used a lemonade stand with cupcakes, popcorn, and more to raise money for tornado victims.   They were able to raise $325 from one day's lemonade stand!  Their favorite part about visiting Christian Service Mission? Going inside the freezers!

One of the biggest movements by children to help tornado victims are the COME TOGETHER Bracelets.  Soca Clothing has been selling bracelets that say COME TOGETHER, and allowed kids to sell them at their schools for $2.  They raised $20,000 so far from these bracelets, and owner of Soca Clothing Jeff Tenner said there was even more to come.  County star Sara Evans even joined the COME TOGETHER campaign! Check out their facebook page COME TOGETHER here.

County singer Sara Evans even joined the COME TOGETHER campaign from Soca!


Thanks for all the kids who found creative ways to lend a helping hand to those effected by the tornadoes!