"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:2
Lilies and Sparrows is a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting children in foster care and families facing hardships. By providing clothing and essential necessities free of charge, our goal is to foster encouragement, restore dignity, and instill hope with a foundation of faith in Jesus. We aim to serve as a sanctuary where the values of compassion and kindness are sewn into the lives of families and children. Lilies and sparrows is more than a charity; it is a place where hope is given, and community bonds are strengthened.
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Who can shop?Children in foster care with foster parents who are licensed with DCFS or a private agency. Kinship/Relative placements through DCFS or a private agency. Foster Youth in Transition who have a Foster Care Liaison Case Worker. Biological parents with a casework referral - we support prevention and reunification. CASA Volunteers Caseworkers Organizations such as One Hope United Church Pastors and Administration Adoptive or Guardianship Parent School Social Worker
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What is included?3 - 4 Outfits Socks & underwear or diapers & wipes Pajamas Hygiene items Age appropriate Bible Age appropriate comfort care item (stuffed animal or blanket) Items included will be subject to availability
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How do I request items?Choose the link below to submit a request. Once your form has been submitted, you may submit another request if needed. Appointments to shop may be made by calling or texting 1-337-4LILIES.
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How often may I request items?Once per season per child (quarterly). Exceptions: newborns, growth spurts, and special occasions.
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What items are accepted?You can view a list of approved items to donate below. You can also choose to donate items to one of our Programs.
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How do I donate items?If you have items you would like to donate, please call or text us to set up an appointment for drop off.
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What are your store hours?We are available by appointment only. Please call or text to set up a time to visit.
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you"
Matthew 6:25-30