Opportunities From: Volunteer McKinney

Little Hearts of Hope Supply Drive Guide

To collect needed supplies for Hope Packages while engaging the community in service and awareness of Little Hearts of Hope. Drives also provide opportunities for students and groups to earn service hours through measurable impact.

Create Flyer: (sample provided by LHOH) Must Include:

List of needed supply (provided by LHOH)

Custom QR code linking to LHOH donation page for monetary gifts (provided by LHOH and specific to your drive so that impact can be tracked)

Drop-off location and deadline, as decided by you (4 weeks from start to finish)

Define Target Audience(s) and set goal: Choose a group or several groups with strong reach, such as:

Schools, youth groups, clubs, churches, sports teams, or businesses.

See note below regarding goals and hour distribution.

Week 1:

Distribute flyers (email, text, social media, paper handouts).

Weeks 2–3:

Weekly reminder text/email/social post.

One mid-week personal contact (teachers, leaders, or managers).

Best Practices

2–3 touches per week is ideal: 1 email/social + 1 personal reminder.

Share your why and how you find this project meaningful.

Avoid over-communicating; too many reminders can reduce engagement.

Set up a central collection site (school office, church lobby, business front desk, porch).

Provide clearly marked bins with LHOH branding (provided byLHOH).

Send two reminders: opening day and 48 hours before the deadline ends.

To qualify for service hours, students/participants must meet a minimum contribution.

Structure:

Minimum: 15 items donated = 2 hours.

25 items donated = 4 hours.

50+ items donated = 6 hours.

At the end of the collection week, donations are delivered to the LHOH office located at 8951 Collin McKinney Pkwy #904, McKinney, TX 75070.

Coordinators should schedule a drop-off day with LHOH staff.

Group photo taken at LHOH with collected items (shared on social media, tagged with group name).

Week 0: Meet with LHOH staff, create flyer, set goal, define audience.

Weeks 1–3: Promote drive with weekly contacts and reminders.

Week 4: Collect donations.

Week 5: Drop off donations at LHOH office, photos taken, recognition shared.

Helpful Hints

Set a Goal: Example – “200 markers” or “200 journals” to encourage teamwork.

Visual Tracker: Post a chart or thermometer in group space showing progress.

Involve Leaders: Ask principals, pastors, or managers to make one personal ask.

Highlight Impact: Share that each Hope Package helps children ages 4–14 cope with the trauma of a parent or sibling’s cancer diagnosis.

Little Hearts of Hope Supply Drive Guide

To collect needed supplies for Hope Packages while engaging the community in service and awareness of Little Hearts of Hope. Drives also provide opportunities for students and groups to earn service hours through measurable impact.

Create Flyer: (sample provided by LHOH) Must Include:

List of needed supply (provided by LHOH)

Custom QR code linking to LHOH donation page for monetary gifts (provided by LHOH and specific to your drive so that impact can be tracked)

Drop-off location and deadline, as decided by you (4 weeks from start to finish)

Define Target Audience(s) and set goal: Choose a group or several groups with strong reach, such as:

Schools, youth groups, clubs, churches, sports teams, or businesses.

See note below regarding goals and hour distribution.

Week 1:

Distribute flyers (email, text, social media, paper handouts).

Weeks 2–3:

Weekly reminder text/email/social post.

One mid-week personal contact (teachers, leaders, or managers).

Best Practices

2–3 touches per week is ideal: 1 email/social + 1 personal reminder.

Share your why and how you find this project meaningful.

Avoid over-communicating; too many reminders can reduce engagement.

Set up a central collection site (school office, church lobby, business front desk, porch).

Provide clearly marked bins with LHOH branding (provided byLHOH).

Send two reminders: opening day and 48 hours before the deadline ends.

To qualify for service hours, students/participants must meet a minimum contribution.

Structure:

Minimum: 15 items donated = 2 hours.

25 items donated = 4 hours.

50+ items donated = 6 hours.

At the end of the collection week, donations are delivered to the LHOH office located at 8951 Collin McKinney Pkwy #904, McKinney, TX 75070.

Coordinators should schedule a drop-off day with LHOH staff.

Group photo taken at LHOH with collected items (shared on social media, tagged with group name).

Week 0: Meet with LHOH staff, create flyer, set goal, define audience.

Weeks 1–3: Promote drive with weekly contacts and reminders.

Week 4: Collect donations.

Week 5: Drop off donations at LHOH office, photos taken, recognition shared.

Helpful Hints

Set a Goal: Example – “200 markers” or “200 journals” to encourage teamwork.

Visual Tracker: Post a chart or thermometer in group space showing progress.

Involve Leaders: Ask principals, pastors, or managers to make one personal ask.

Highlight Impact: Share that each Hope Package helps children ages 4–14 cope with the trauma of a parent or sibling’s cancer diagnosis.

Little Hearts of Hope Supply Drive Guide

Set a Goal: Example – “200 markers” or “200 journals” to encourage teamwork.

Visual Tracker: Post a chart or thermometer in group space showing progress.

Involve Leaders: Ask principals, pastors, or managers to make one personal ask.

Highlight Impact: Share that each Hope Package helps children ages 4–14 cope with the trauma of a parent or sibling’s cancer diagnosis.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis in their family? Little Hearts of Hope, a dedicated Christian-based program, is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join us as Grant Writers.

Volunteer Responsibilities: As a Grant Writer with Little Hearts of Hope, you'll play a crucial role in securing vital resources that enable us to continue our impactful work. Your responsibilities will include:

Once you have registered, we will contact you with more details.

Become part of a passionate and supportive community dedicated to serving those in need.

Founded by Kerri Steele after her family faced the terminal cancer diagnosis of her husband, their three children struggled to make sense of what was happening in their family. The Hope Package program encourage kids to process their emotions through the Word of God and teaches them practical tools for handling those emotions. Family bonds are strengthened, trust is built, and lines of communication are opened as the families work on these activities together. These no cost monthly mailings provide much needed hope during the difficult journey of a cancer diagnosis.

At Little Hearts of Hope, we're on a mission to make a real difference in the lives of children grappling with the trauma of a family member's cancer diagnosis. We're seeking passionate individuals to join our board of directors and help steer our organization towards greater impact and reach.

Responsibilities:

As a board member, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our initiatives and ensuring that our programs effectively meet the needs of the children we serve. Responsibilities include:

If you work in social work, oncology, law, communications, or social media we need your help! 

Founded by Kerri Steele after her family faced the terminal cancer diagnosis of her husband, their three children struggled to make sense of what was happening in their family. The Hope Package program encourage kids to process their emotions through the Word of God and teaches them practical tools for handling those emotions. Family bonds are strengthened, trust is built, and lines of communication are opened as the families work on these activities together. These no cost monthly mailings provide much needed hope during the difficult journey of a cancer diagnosis.

Little Hearts of Hope is looking for board members who have a passion for helping hurting children. We are actively recruiting to expand our committees. If you are interested in serving on a finance committee, fundraising committee, or communications committee, please reach out. This opportunity will require between 2-4 hours a month, generally speaking.