My LuvPak Ltd.

Ok..this is a long post but some good information! First, these are my two boys helping me load up the 57 much needed LuvPaks for @odyssey_house ...this is a much higher number than we typically drop off for them...(they provide safe, secure, and supportive accommodation for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence, are in crisis, or in need of a housing alternative. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Some stats from the shelter to get an ide...a of what they've provided and accomplished last year... In the 2019/2020 year, we supported 249 women and 184 children at our emergency shelter. We facilitated 130 groups attended by 978 people. Our Trauma counselors provided 705 hours of therapy to 162 individuals. Our second stage shelter supported 17 women and 20 children. Public Education delivered 385 presentations with a total of 7,172 individuals in attendance. Our Family Resource Centre had 5,534 hours of programming in the emergency shelter and licensed childcare space in our second stage shelter. The out of school program provided 1,723 hours to children. 1,160 hours of childcare were provided to support moms accessing group or community supports programming. We had 3,703 calls to the crisis line. COVID has brought challenges to the year with a reduced bed count to make AHS guidelines. Wow!! This local organization is amazing!!!! Thank you for all your donations and support to keep our not-for-profit running If you'd like to donate to My LuvPak click our link in our bio

Ok..this is a long post but some good information! First, these are my two boys helping me load up the 57 much needed LuvPaks for @odyssey_house ...this is a much higher number than we typically drop off for them...(they provide safe, secure, and supportive accommodation for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence, are in crisis, or in need of a housing alternative. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Some stats from the shelter to get an ide...a of what they've provided and accomplished last year... In the 2019/2020 year, we supported 249 women and 184 children at our emergency shelter. We facilitated 130 groups attended by 978 people. Our Trauma counselors provided 705 hours of therapy to 162 individuals. Our second stage shelter supported 17 women and 20 children. Public Education delivered 385 presentations with a total of 7,172 individuals in attendance. Our Family Resource Centre had 5,534 hours of programming in the emergency shelter and licensed childcare space in our second stage shelter. The out of school program provided 1,723 hours to children. 1,160 hours of childcare were provided to support moms accessing group or community supports programming. We had 3,703 calls to the crisis line. COVID has brought challenges to the year with a reduced bed count to make AHS guidelines. Wow!! Our local woman's shelter is amazing!!!! Thank you for all your donations and support to keep our not-for-profit running If you'd like to donate to My LuvPak click our link in our bio

Thank you @dirham_homes for the lovely collaboration of support to be able to bring the ladies at Odyssey House a special treat #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters

I ASKED HER WHAT HER FAVOURITE THING WAS AND SHE SAID SHE CAN'T BELIEVE HOW BEAUTIFUL THE BLANKET IS. SHE BROUGHT EVERYTHING OUT AND LAID IT ON THE COFFEE TABLE IN FRONT OF ME AND CAREFULLY SHOWED ME EACH ITEM. - from the caseworker who placed this sweet young lady. Obviously, we can not share her face but she gave us permission to share her hands. ... You amazing humans help us make a difference everytime a LuvPak finds a home in the hands of a kid who needs it. Thank you for your support

This year we've been able to give out over 400 backpacks!! These backpacks went to many kids in our Northern community who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse, separation. Who because of these circumstances have felt intense sadness and pain. Also there are kids whose families are struggling financially and need a hand up or kids who are struggling with their family relationship and are on the street. This year has been tough for everyone in many ways, major transition, job... loss, loneliness, isolation and for many sickness and loss. We are all looking forward to the new year and the hope and excitment that comes with turning over a new year! But I want to say how grateful we are to have been able to continue to support these kids throughout this year!! I want to thank each and everyone who has continued to support us financially or by donations, or grabbing some LuvPak gear amidst all the this years craziness. We couldn't do it without you and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts #bighearts #notforprofit #feelthelove #support #local #gbab #betheluv #chooseluv #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #loveoursupporters #donations #sponsorship #shopforacause #christmas #northernalberta

This was some feedback from one of our amazing school counselors here in Grande Prairie. "This morning I met with the student who had a tough Friday, we spent a long time on zoom. When I was driving out to meet with him... I thought a luvpak could go a long way with this student. He is the only child I have gave a pak too and then watched him open every pocket and go through it. it seriously stole my heart he was so excited. And he loved the little post card it was exactly... the message he needed to hear." Thank you all for your support!! You help make these stories possible Link in bio to purchase some rad LuvPak gear - give the gift that gives back this Christmas! #giveback #thankful #bighearts #grandeprairie #notforprofit #feelthelove #support #local #gbab #betheluv #chooseluv #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #loveoursupporters #donations #sponsorship #shopforacause #christmas #northernalberta

This was some feedback from one of our amazing school counselors here in Grande Prairie. "This morning I met with the student who had a tough Friday, we spent a long time on zoom. When I was driving out to meet with him... I thought a luvpak could go a long way with this student. He is the only child I have gave a pak too and then watched him open every pocket and go through it. it seriously stole my heart he was so excited. And he loved the little post card it was exactly... the message he needed to hear." Thank you all for your support!! You help make these stories possible Link to purchase some rad LuvPak gear - give the gift that gives back this Christmas. www.myluvpak.org/giftsthatgiveback

Head over to @beachbumztanninggp to grab some rad LuvPak gear!! Get your Christmas shopping done and maybe treat yourself too Give the gift that gives back this Christmas #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas #sponsorship

Have you got your LuvPak beanie yet?! Great gifts for teachers, friends, and YOU / $20 each 100% of the profits goes back to building backpacks! https://www.myluvpak.org/giftsthatgiveback... *A few more sizes in Grey Hoodies came in! *Burgundy hoodies should be ready for purchase Friday, watch closely for our post:) #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas

On Friday, we rushed to get 19 LuvPaks to a some Grade 7-12's who could really use them. These kids last day was Friday and so we needed to get them out asap. I had my sweet little Halo Master Chief helping me do the drop I'm so grateful for the amazing teachers who care so much for the kids in our schools. Please take an extra minute to send your teacher a quick email letting them know how awesome they are and how much you appreciate them If you'd like to know how to h...elp, we have lots of ways for you donate items or give $ or sponsor a backpack for someone as a gift. Link in bio So grateful for all of you!!! #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas

They have arrived!!! Our Christmas sponsorship cards!!! Do you have someone who has everything or is just really hard to buy for? Purchase them one of our LuvPak Christmas cards that sponsors the building of one LuvPak on their behalf. https://www.myluvpak.org/giftstha/sponsorship-donation-card... I'll add the link into our Bio as well! #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas #sponsorship

I got this message from a casework supervisor in our North zone. ..."Attached is a note from a youth that received a luvpak. I wanted to ensure the letter reached the organization. You’ve made a difference for this child."... We often don't get to hear back directly from youth, especially an older youth, who has received a LuvPak. What an awesome treat that brought tears to my eyes and we wanted to share it with all our amazing supporters ... #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations

This was some feedback from one of our amazing school counselors here in Grande Prairie. "This morning I met with the student who had a tough Friday, we spent a long time on zoom. When I was driving out to meet with him... I thought a luvpak could go a long way with this student. He is the only child I have gave a pak too and then watched him open every pocket and go through it. it seriously stole my heart he was so excited. And he loved the little post card it was exactly... the message he needed to hear." Thank you all for your support!! You help make these stories possible Link to purchase some rad LuvPak gear - give the gift that gives back this Christmas. www.myluvpak.org/giftsthatgiveback

Head over to @beachbumztanninggp to grab some rad LuvPak gear!! Get your Christmas shopping done and maybe treat yourself too Give the gift that gives back this Christmas #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas #sponsorship

Feeling all the feels as we were able to get 30 more LuvPaks into the hands of kids who could really use them. #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations

Have you got your LuvPak beanie yet?! Great gifts for teachers, friends, and YOU / $20 each 100% of the profits goes back to building backpacks! https://www.myluvpak.org/giftsthatgiveback... *A few more sizes in Grey Hoodies came in! *Burgundy hoodies should be ready for purchase Friday, watch closely for our post:) #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas

Do you know what goes into a LuvPak? This particular one is for a 10 and under girl. Because of your generosity we can stuff these LuvPaks with many awesome donations and items that we source out. The kids feel so special and loved when they recieve one. Since we also work with a lot of school principles and counselors to reach kids in deep need or dealing with intense situations too... we sometimes get a quote back. ... One child yelled "It's the luckiest day of school ever!" Watch our Instagram for a letter that we will be sharing; we received it from a foster child that was given a LuvPak. #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #luvpak

On Friday, we rushed to get 19 LuvPaks to a some Grade 7-12's who could really use them. These kids last day was Friday and so we needed to get them out asap. I had my sweet little Halo Master Chief helping me do the drop I'm so grateful for the amazing teachers who care so much for the kids in our schools. Please take an extra minute to send your teacher a quick email letting them know how awesome they are and how much you appreciate them If you'd like to know how to h...elp, we have lots of ways for you donate items or give $ or sponsor a backpack for someone as a gift. Link in bio So grateful for all of you!!! #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas

Obviously, due to privacy issues we don't often get the privilege of seeing the special little smiles that recieve a LuvPak. This situation was unique because these little ones Grandma contacted us to thank us and she wanted to share how excited and special these sweet kids felt after receiving a LuvPak. They opened them and were filled with such joy They gave us permission to share this with all of you. Thank you for all that you guys contribute and for making our work possible We are grateful! If you'd like to support us, please visit our website www.myluvpak.org or there is a link in our bio to our shop page where you can purchase items that give 100% of their profits back to our Grande Prairie and Northern Alberta.

They have arrived!!! Our Christmas sponsorship cards!!! Do you have someone who has everything or is just really hard to buy for? Purchase them one of our LuvPak Christmas cards that sponsors the building of one LuvPak on their behalf. https://www.myluvpak.org/giftstha/sponsorship-donation-card... I'll add the link into our Bio as well! #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #donations #shopforacause #christmas #sponsorship

If you could not make it down to The GP Women's Show, not to worry We are so excited to launch our LuvPak Website. Please share with everyone and give the gift that gives back. Link in bio. www.myluvpak.org/giftsthatgiveback... #bighearts #notforprofit #grandeprairie #gbab #local #loveyourcommunity #givebacktoyourcommunity #love #loveoursupporters #shopforacause #donations