In Giving We Receive 2024

Ashley Schatz / 2024 BCE Families Campaign

Thank you for helping to support a local Woodbury family who has fallen on hard times through no fault of their own! I look forward to providing them with a Best Christmas Ever!  Hugs!  -Ashley 

  • $1,166

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  • $5,000

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  • 6

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  • 22

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About In Giving We Receive 2024

11/13/2024 --- Hey!  I'm Ashley Schatz --- and welcome to my Kindful page!  First and foremost, I want to thank you for your love and support!  I honestly can say that I can not do this alone, and having the support from friends, family, community members and people I don't even know... WOW, I am so fortunate!!  My family and I live in Woodbury, MN and my husband Brendan and I have two boys, Weston and Bennett.  I got involved with Best Christmas Ever in 2019 when I nominated a friend who had lost her husband, one of her sons was a new best friend to Weston, and still best friends to this day!  The following year 2020 I wanted to take charge and make my own team to bless other families I didn't even know!  With that being said, I've been a captain for the past 4 years, and being my 5th year, I'm hoping to make this one one of the best!   The next 5 weeks are some of the busiest times of the year, and in retrospect, can be the hardest times for some families too.  Whether it's not having money to buy presents for their kids, medical bills, hospital stays, the loss of a child or parent -- the holidays are not always uplifting or bright for some.  Bringing the light to these families who have gone through and/or are going through some of their darkest days.  It's equally important for me with raising my boys and showing them the gift of giving - as in giving we receive!  xoxo Ashley

Our team is pleased to announce that we have partnered with a local non-profit organization called Best Christmas Ever (BCE)! BCE surprises families during the holiday season who have fallen on tough times through no fault of their own. Our team is looking forward to surprising a local family with a Best Christmas Ever this holiday season! We aim to raise at least $5,000 and collect ten donated gifts per family member! The families that receive the Best Christmas Ever are chosen from nominations submitted to BCE. Nominations are open from September 1st to November 1st and can be submitted at www.BCEmovement.org. Our team will have the opportunity to select a family in early November. After that, we will display a BCE gift tree at our local business sponsor. Community members can visit the sponsor location, grab a gift tag and purchase a present for the selected family! Monetary donations will go towards the family's life-changing gift. This gift can help reduce the burden a family carries during difficult times. The financial gift may be used to purchase a new/used vehicle, pay medical bills, go towards their rent/mortgage, pay credit cards, pay utility bills, travel, etc. BCE does not pay phone bills, cable bills, court-related incidents, or construction projects. Additionally, BCE does not pay cash directly to families. We cannot complete this BCE without the support of our community. Thanks in advance for your help! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me! BEST CHRISTMAS EVER IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT. TAX ID: 46-4729005. **Disclaimer: 87% of all funds raised go directly to support your BCE Family. Funds may also be used to purchase any gifts that were not donated.