Be Inspired by the Story About Bethany Moultry and Her Mother Colleen Moultry, the Creators of Bethany’s Happy Bags for the Homeless

I am so inspired by the story of Bethany Moultry and her mother Colleen Moultry, the creators of Bethany’s Happy Bags for the Homeless, and wanted to share their story with you. If you and your children are thinking of helping others in need, do give this a read and also share it with others to encourage them to do good for the needy.

How It Started

It all started in December 2019 when Bethany Moultry was 5 years old and saw a homeless man in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. She cried and wanted to go home and use the money in her piggy bank to help him. Bethany and her mom brainstormed what they could do and came up with the idea of creating care packages and giving them away to people who were homeless. They also came up with the name Bethany’s Happy Bags for the Homeless because Bethany wanted to make people happy.

When Bethany turned 6 in 2020, her mother asked her what she wanted for her birthday and Bethany said she wanted to help more people. This is when the Moultrys started "Bethany's Happy Bags for the Homeless" on Facebook, made an Amazon Wishlist, and teamed up with nearby homeless shelters including Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless and Union Mission to raise money in any way she could. 

The Result of Bethany’s Happy Bags for the Homeless

They started by giving away small bags containing various items to eat and for personal hygiene such as beef sticks, first aid supplies, toiletries, masks, and Gatorade, and have now grown to include many other items, including a personal note from Bethany and blankets during cold weather. They have received considerable support and assistance from other student volunteers from her brother’s school - Matthew Reardon School for Autism - as well as many in the community who donate their time and money. Over time, they have successfully distributed over 750 Bethany’s happy bags for the homeless.

Bethany’s Plans for the Future

Bethany now would like to broaden their reach beyond the Savannah community to help children who are homeless. The two have already begun working toward this objective; thus far, they have donated at least 80 blankets to nearby shelters for needy children.

On their website, Bethany’s message is: “I want every person experiencing homelessness to know that I see you and care.” The Moultrys also say: “It is our hope that these Happy Bags and other donations will continue to touch the lives of those who receive them.” 

To learn more, please visit:

https://bethanyshappybags.com/

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/04/us/happy-bags-for-the-homeless-trnd/index.html

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