Rita's Vision and LegacyRita's Hope Foundation, Inc. was founded in honor and memory of Rita Gaw. In the Indianapolis area it is very common to see men and women standing on the corner with signs stating that they are homeless. Rita felt the need to help them somehow and had a place in her heart for them, especially the women. Her feelings were that no matter a person's story, everyone should have a warm place to sleep.
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Blessed are you who are poor for the kingdom of God is yours.
Luke 6:20
The IdeaHer idea was finding a way to provide a sleeping bag that could be self-contained as a carry bag.
Her vision was to have the sleeping bags sewn into another type of carry bag so that they were never separated, and the sleeping bag could be rolled into the outer bag and carried easily. In addition, there would be a smaller bag attached inside the sleeping bag which contain basic toiletries and rain ponchos. Sleeping Bags donated as of January 31, 2024...1170! |