NEWS ARCHIVE: 2014 - 2022
2022
December 2022:
November 2022:
July 2022:
June 2022:
May 2022:
April 2022:
- Thank you to Capital One Voices for a large donation! Check it out at Events.
November 2022:
- It's the holiday season for helping Read about how Pockets of Hope helped a child at The Impact.
July 2022:
- Each backpack makes a difference in a child's life. Read about it at The Impact.
June 2022:
- More special feedback received! Check it out on The Impact.
May 2022:
- A BIG thank you to Spirit 92.9 & the community for the overwhelming support for Hugs & Hope!
April 2022:
- Spirit 92.9 is partnering with Pockets of Hope for Hugs & Hope. Your donation will be matched by local businesses! Check out the link above, and follow Spirit 92.9 on Facebook. Thanks!
2021
December 2021:
September 2021:
August 2021:
July 2021:
June 2021:
May 2021:
- Backpacks provided to date: 2,016. POH is meeting a need in the community.
- A holiday drive and donation from Capital One Voices!
- Received a generous donation of handmade knit hats from Moon River Crafts Co. Thanks Teresa!
September 2021:
- Another great donation from the Christensen Group!
August 2021:
- Current item in need is blankets! Contact us with any questions. Thanks!
July 2021:
- Sharing a special backpack story at The Impact.
June 2021:
- Wow! Check out the results for Baseball for Babies on Events.
- Thank you to Sartell Vibe and their customers for dropping off two large boxes of items -> backpacks, stuffed animals, toys, and $180 in donations.
May 2021:
- More special feedback on how the Backpacks make a difference with local foster children. Read at The Impact.
- Save the Date: 6/14 Seventh Annual Baseball for Babies, a night out at a St. Cloud Rox Baseball game at Joe Faber Field. Bring an item to donate! Sponsored by RE/MAX Results - Chuck Zwilling and Becca (Zwilling) Ruegemer.
- Backpacks continue to be packed and provided. The current items in need are: Tie-blankets and small stuffed animals. Thanks for your support!
- New donations are coming in! The current items in greatest need are: Books, Crayons, and Boy or Girl Pajamas age 16+. Thank you.
- The Virtual Concert & Fundraiser Drive was a GREAT success. Thank you to Radio Nation, the sponsors, and all the donators! The funds will go directly to supporting local children entering foster care. Thank you.
- *Online Event Update* 1/28 7pm YouTube Live Stream Link, OR Radio Nation Facebook live from FB page: @radionationbandmn
- Another sponsor of the 1/28 Charity Concert is Audio Video Extremes. Thanks to Rich & Jodi Erkens at AVX for your support and generous donation!
- An additional sponsor of the 1/28 Charity Concert is Agency North Real Estate. Thank you for your support and generous donation!
- *Online Event* - Radio Nation Virtual Concert (live stream) Fundraiser Drive with Pioneer Place on Fifth. Thursday January 28th @ 7pm. More info on the Events page.
- New Donation option - added PayPal me link
- Happy New Year! 2021 will be promising!
2020
December 2020:
November 2020:
July 2020:
March 2020:
February 2020:
January 2020:
- Great River Federal Credit Union has made a generous cash donation to Pockets of Hope. What great news to end the year - helping and supporting local foster children!
- MOMS Club of St. Cloud had a donation drive and collected lots of great items to fill backpacks! Head over to the Events page for more details!
- Scheels of St. Cloud has selected Pockets of Hope as a recipient of their Giving Campaign. More info on the Events page!
- Capital One Voices Group of St. Cloud had another drive to support POH and local foster kids. Check out the results on the Events page. Thank you!
November 2020:
- Nominate your favorite local non-profit, via St. Cloud Scheels Giving Campaign. Link will be active until 11/15. Thanks!
- 1. Click on the link https://www.facebook.com/stcloudscheels/posts/3555335457852534
- 2. Enter your email
- 3. Enter Pockets of Hope
- 4. Select Human Services Organization
- 5. POH web address: www.pocketsofhope.org
- 6. Submit!!
- Hope everyone is staying safe and taking care in 2020.
July 2020:
- Read about "THE BEST DAY EVER" at the impact.
March 2020:
- Pockets of Hope is continuing the mission by helping local foster children - sending 35 full backpacks to the Child Advocacy Center.
- At home and still want to help? Items in need are: Teen/Tween Books, Colored Pencils, and Hair Brushes.
- Notice: The 3/15 Fundraising Event is cancelled.
- Join Pockets of Hope for a Meat Raffle at Upper Deck in Sartell, Sunday March 15th 1-3 pm. Proceeds will directly help local children entering foster care, right here in our community. See you there!
February 2020:
- POH recently received an influx of blankets and backpacks. Current items in need are: Teen/Young Adult Books, Boys Underwear (sizes 8-16), Girls Underwear (sizes 2-8), Pajama's (all sizes).
- Thank you to Christensen Group Insurance! What a difference an organization can make here in our community. Check out what items they collected!
January 2020:
- 2020 is off to a great start. Donations continue to come in resulting in filled backpacks and children smiles!
- Read reactions of backpack recipients at the impact.
- Thank you to Jennifer Johnson's daycare and parents for their donation!
2019
December 2019:
- The impact of a special backpack is making a difference this holiday season.
- Thanks to Just for Kix - St. Cloud for their backpack and item drive!
- Backpack count update = 1,358.
- Thank you to our local community individuals and organizations for your ongoing support this year, especially during the holiday season.
November 2019:
October 2019:
- POH continues to collect items and pack backpacks.
September 2019:
- Backpack count updated, total since 2015.
- More backpacks were packed to fulfill the ongoing need at the Child Advocacy Center and for Todd County.
- POH is continuing to partner with local organizations for backpack drives!
August 2019:
- POH continues to make a direct impact with local foster children. Read about it!
July 2019:
- Thank you to the Project Linus & St. Cloud Quilters Club for your ongoing support and fulfilling the need for tie blankets & quilts.
- Thank you to the Richmond Elementary summer school students for providing backpacks.
June 2019:
- POH continues to fill and deliver backpacks for local children entering foster care.
May 2019:
- May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policy makers, child welfare professionals and other members of the of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections.
April 2019:
- 5th Annual Fundraiser THANK YOU! There was a great turnout and community support for the fundraiser. Visit the Events page for the recap!
- POH packed more backpacks for Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center.
March 2019:
- POH continues to provide backpacks to local foster children.
- POH is still accepting donations for the April 4th fundraiser. Contact us to get involved!
February 2019:
- 5th Annual Fundraiser - Join us to raise money to support local foster children!
January 2019:
- Save the Date - the Pockets of Hope Annual Fundraiser is Sunday, April 7th, 4-7pm, at the Blueline in Sartell. More event details to follow.
2018
December 2018:
- DeZURIK is a proud supporter of POH, and is making a difference. Check out their recent drive and results! Also, thank you to Kay Jewelers for their contribution.
- Lawson Family Dental provided 5 full backpacks. POH greatly appreciates the community support.
November 2018:
- Backpacks provided to local foster children has surpassed 1,000. Thank you to all the Pockets of Hope supporters for their part to meet this need!
October 2018:
- The backpack count has been updated to 994. The community support and community need continues!
September 2018:
- The Maple Grove Hospital Pharmacy staff donated a car full of backpacks and items. Thank you for your support of local foster kids!
August 2018:
- More feedback from two children that received backpacks. Read The Impact.
July 2018:
- New feedback from a recent recipient of a backpack. Check out The Impact.
June 2018:
- Pockets of Hope has provided over 900 backpacks to date for local foster children in central Minnesota.
May 2018:
- Thank you to Girl Scout Troop #399. They made blankets, collected backpack items, and helped pack backpacks!
- The Central Minnesota Lama Club provided a huge donation of tie blankets, stuffed animals, night lights, water bottles and gum! Thank you for your generosity and support!
April 2018:
- Alltran of Sartell had a drive and collected hundreds of items and donated money to Pockets of Hope. Thank you Alltran!
- Backpack count updated to 828.
- The 4th Annual Pockets of Hope Fundraiser is Sunday April 22nd, 4-7pm, at the Blue Line Sartell. Want to help? Donate funds, donate items, or buy food at the Blue Line. View all the contributors on the Events page.
- The donations and community support continues, check out our Supporters page!
March 2018:
- More great feedback. Check out The Impact.
- A big thanks to Cassie S. & the Stearns County Healthcare Unit for donating 16 filled backpacks!
February 2018:
- Thank you to the newest Supporters of Pockets of Hope: Sartell Sauk Rapids MOMS Club, South Santiago Lutheran Church, & Stearns Benton Bar Association.
- Save the Date - the 4th Annual Pockets of Hope Fundraiser is Sunday, April 22th at the Blueline in Sartell.
January 2018:
- Backpack totals updated: For 2017, 344 provided. Overall total = 755.
- Pockets of Hope has dropped off 50+ backpacks to the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center. These go directly to children in our area.
2017
December 2017:
- Donations continue through the holiday season. Thank you to the new Individual Supporters of Pockets of Hope!
- Thank you to Stearns-Benton County Child Care Association, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Proviant Group for their contributions!
November 2017:
- A big thanks to employees of Lawson Family Dental. They collected and assembled six backpacks! The holidays will be extra special for local foster kids.
- The local middle school is putting together toiletry bags for the backpacks. Kids helping kids!
- Thank you to all others for your individual and group support, we are making a difference.
October 2017:
- Pockets of Hope has provided over 600 backpacks to local foster children.
September 2017:
- Local neighbors helped pack 24 backpacks for Stearns County kids. Thanks!
- Pockets of Hope is featured in the Trend Central Minnesota September/October issue. Read how POH is bringing light into the life of local children here.
August 2017:
- Pockets of Hope is answering the need, and has packed more backpacks for the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center.
July 2017:
- Pockets of Hope received a handwritten note from a 16 year old. Read it at The Impact.
- Pockets of Hope has passed over 500 backpacks to local children. Another great milestone! Thank you for all the community support.
June 2017:
- Visit Pockets of Hope at the Annual Duelm Lions Club Pork Chop Feed, Wednesday June 14th at Jack & Jim's in Duelm. POH will be leading the kids games!
- Thank you to St. Cloud Heritage Quilters for their donation - see the Events page.
May 2017:
April 2017:
- The Pockets of Hope annual fundraiser is April 30, 4-7pm at Blueline Sartell. Stop on by!
- Congratulations to Jen for receiving the 2016 Volunteer Service Award from Stearns County in recognition for her work with Pockets of Hope.
March 2017:
- More great feedback received. Read it at The Impact.
- Items in Need: Books for all ages.
February 2017:
January 2017:
- Save the Date - the Pockets of Hope Fundraiser is Sunday, April 30th at the Blueline in Sartell. More details to follow.
- Pockets of Hope received another box of toothbrushes from Buffalo Family Dentistry. Thanks!
- Happy 2017! Pockets of Hope had a great year due to donations from the local individuals and organizations.
- Thank you to Chicks With Checks for your ongoing support!
2016
December 2016:
- Thank you to all the volunteers that helped pack 30 more backpacks this month.
- Happy Holidays from Pockets of Hope!
- A big thank you to Mechanical Energy Systems & St. Cloud Refrigeration for donating proceeds from their silent auction.
- St. Cloud Refrigeration has joined the Pockets of Hope list of supporters.
November 2016:
- Read the exciting feedback from the Central MN Child Advocacy Center at - The Impact.
October 2016:
- Milestone: Pockets of Hope has provided over 300 backpacks for local foster children.
- Pockets of Hope is excited to collaborate with the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center. Check out the backpacks delivered!
- Items request: we are in need of toys, books, underwear and socks for all ages/sizes.
September 2016:
- Bernick's has joined the Pockets of Hope list of supporters. Thank you for your generous donation & support of local non-profit organizations!
- Thank you to Auto-Owners Insurance St. Cloud for your generous donation & support. Your gift will go a long way in helping children in the community!
August 2016:
- Milestone: Pockets of Hope has provided over 200 backpacks to local foster children.
July 2016:
- Our friends at Capital One St. Cloud had a Comfort Drive, and they exceeded their collection goals. View the results on the events page. Thank you Capital One!
June 2016:
- The Duelm Area Lions Club partnered with Pockets of Hope again this year, and offered children games at the pork chop dinner. Take a look on the events page!
May 2016:
- More local support from the community. The Stearns County A&P Unit made tie blankets. Thank you!
- The April 30th DeZurik / Brenny Transportation 5k Walk/Run had record turnout and support. Check out the event photos!
- The Supporters family keeps growing. Thank you for your efforts and contributions.
April 2016:
- The positive effect continues to be felt in the community. Read more - The Impact.
- The 2nd Annual Pockets of Hope Fundraiser was a great event!
- The Pockets of Hope & Blue Line Fundraiser is featured in the April 8th, Sartell-St. Joseph Newsleaders.
- Milestone: Pockets of Hope has provided over 150 backpacks to local foster children. Thank you to all for your support!
March 2016:
- Registration Form for the April 30th DeZurik & Brenny Transportation 6th Annual 5k Walk/Run Fundraiser. The pre-registration deadline is April 15th. Registrations welcome the day of the event.
- Thank you to St. Francis Xavier Parish for donating hundreds of items!
February 2016:
- On April 30th: Lace up your shoes for the DeZurik & Brenny Transportation 6th Annual 5k Walk/Run Fundraiser - this year is supporting Pockets of Hope! This is a fun non-competitive/non-timed event.
- On April 10th 4-7pm: Stop by the Blue Line Sartell to support the Pockets of Hope Fundraiser for foster kids. Greatest items in need are: Pajamas, Socks, Underwear, Stuffed Animals, Books, & Blankets.
January 2016:
- On February 27th 9-1pm: Visit Pockets of Hope at the Sartell Red Carpet Showcase Event. A family friendly day full of business sponsored booth fun, kids games, entertainment and more!
- Happy New Year! Thanks to all our supporters to help children in our community!
2015
December 2015:
- Thanks for stopping by St. Cloud Barnes & Noble on December 16th in support of McFadden Resource Center and Pockets of Hope!
- You can help make it a memorable holiday season for foster children. Click on How To Help!
November 2015:
- Pockets of Hope is a 2015 recipient of funds from the Stearns Electric Operation Round Up Program.
- Pockets of Hope has provided additional backpacks to local children.
October 2015:
- Read more great feedback on The Impact page.
- Milestone: Over the last six months, Pockets of Hope has provided 75 backpacks to children, fulfilling a great need in our community!
- Pockets of Hope has given out more backpacks to deserving children.
September 2015:
- Pockets of Hope has handed out more backpacks.
- Read a special thank you on The Impact page.
- Thank you to Health for Life for having Pockets of Hope be part of the October 4th Totally Rad Workout fundraiser.
August 2015:
- Please visit our Donate Items page. We are in need of the following items: teen boy and girl blankets, PJ's of all sizes, baby sleepers and onesies, bottles, diaper cream, lotion, night lights, small toys for boys and girls.
- Pockets of Hope has supplied more backpacks to local children.
July 2015:
- Pockets of Hope has provided additional backpacks to children in our area.
June 2015:
- Thank you to McFadden Resource Center for teaming with us!
- Pockets of Hope has provided backpacks to special children in our community.
- The June 10th Duelm Lions Pork Chop Dinner was a great event. Pockets of Hope had lots of fun helping with the children games!
May 2015:
- Thank you to Sartell Troop 123 for your support.
- Thank you to Sartell Troop 109 for your contribution.
- May is National Foster Care Month! We recognize foster families and professionals that are dedicated to the care for foster children.
April 2015:
- The Pockets of Hope and Blue Line April 19th Fundraiser was a huge success!
- The Pockets of Hope Fundraiser is on wjon.com.
- Pockets of Hope is featured on Mix 94.9.
- Pockets of Hope is featured in the April 9th, Sartell-St. Joseph Newsleaders.
- Thank you to St. Cloud Fun 4 Kids for your support.
March 2015:
- Thank you to Duelm Area Lions Club for your contribution.
- Thank you to the St. Cloud Optimists Club for your donation.
- Thank you to Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill for partnering with us.
- Pockets of Hope is featured in The Pine Cone Connection - April 2015 Publication.
February 2015:
- Thanks to everyone who stopped at our booth at the Sartell Red Carpet Community Showcase, February 28th.
- Added photos of our Team, inventory and items.
- Visit Donate Items for personal care & comfort items in need.
- We are in need of Backpacks, please visit How To Help.
January 2015:
- Donate Funds using PayPal.
2014
December 2014:
- Thank you to the Gries Family for their donation.
- Thank you to Buffalo Family Dentistry for your contribution.
- Thank you to Chicks With Checks for your support.
- Pockets of Hope launches their website.
- Pockets of Hope is on Facebook.