In July 2024, The Restorative Nesting Foundation hosted our very first volunteer gathering, bringing together children and adults to serve our community with compassion and purpose.

Together, volunteers prepared and provided warm lunches for 30 individuals staying at a local shelter. Each meal included hot chicken sandwiches, pasta salad, baked beans, fresh toppings, and homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

Our youth volunteers helped assemble meals while learning about kindness, service, and community support. Volunteers also created a special Words of Affirmation book to encourage the children at the shelter and remind them they are seen, supported, and deeply cared for.

Remember: Every meal prepared, every kind word shared, and every act of service helps restore hope. 💛