Trying to decorate for Christmas in 2018, a year after Jimmy’s death, seemed like it was going to be unbearable. In the spirit of Christmas and trying to keep traditions and some normalcy we began the process of decorating. When it came time to hang the stockings the fear of having an empty stocking was overwhelming, but that’s when the idea began. We would fill Jimmy’s stocking with all the things he would need if he were here and we would then donate to someone in need.

The idea took hold and became something we look forward to. In our first year doing this in 2018, we provided 8 “stockings” to a local long-term drug rehabilitation center. We are now able to provide over 90 “stockings” or “blessing bags”. Each year, we’ve been able to grow this project. Now, not only providing to the residents in the long-term programs, but also to their children, daily participants, and even providing additional needs for the campus. It blesses our hearts more than we could say to provide a little hope and support to these families on their journey to recovery as we get to share Jimmy’s story and continue his legacy of loving others. We look forward to continuing to grow this project and help other centers throughout North Carolina.

If you would like to help our project please click the donate button below. We have also included a list of common items for our stockings that we would gladly accept as well.

Commonly Needed Items:

• Body Wash

• Deodorant

• Toothpaste

• Toothbrushes

• Mouthwash (small size)

• Lotion

• Hand Sanitizer

• Chapstick

• Soap

• Shaving Cream

• Razors

• Tissue Packs (small size)

• Notebooks

• Pens

• Journals

Thank you so much for any support. Please be sure to visit our Facebook page to see updates and pictures of what all your support is able to do!