Sarah's Butterflies Foundation
The Sarah's Butterflies Foundation was begun in memory of Sarah Elisabeth Richardson. She was born on November 12, 2009 and passed away on November 15, 2009. Sarah left an imprint on our hearts far larger than her tiny self.
Sarah died before her first Christmas. Her toy chest was unfinished at the time of her birth and death. The summer after her death, her Papa finished the toy box and as a family, we decided to use the wooden toy box to spread hope to Sharon and Farrell.
In 2010, we spread hope to 38 families. 2011 our format changed and we began collecting snacks and distributing gallon sized bags Blessing Bags. In 2011, we gave out around 140 bags. 2012, we gave out 150 in August and 250 in December. We also gave out school supplies in August and December. In 2013, we gave out 300 Blessing Bags plus school supplies. In 2014, we gave out nearly 400 Blessing Bags and nearly 100 school supply bags. In 2015, we distributed 625 Blessing Bags and 315 school supply bags to the communities of Sharon, Farrell and Mercer. In 2016, we distributed over 800 Blessing Bags and another 400 school supply bags to Sharon, Farrell, Mercer, Grove City, Hermitage, Sharpsville and Fredonia. In 2017, we distributed 1,000 Blessing Bags and 400 School Supply bags. In 2018, we gave out over 1,400 Blessing Bags and 400 bags of school supplies. Not only have the amount of supplies increased but so has our sphere of influence. Sarah's Butterflies (Formerly Sarah's Toybox) spreads hope every December 26th to Sharon and Farrell. Several churches in Hermitage, West Middlesex, Mercer, and Grove City collect snacks, and school supplies for distribution to those in need of hope.
Sarah died before her first Christmas. Her toy chest was unfinished at the time of her birth and death. The summer after her death, her Papa finished the toy box and as a family, we decided to use the wooden toy box to spread hope to Sharon and Farrell.
In 2010, we spread hope to 38 families. 2011 our format changed and we began collecting snacks and distributing gallon sized bags Blessing Bags. In 2011, we gave out around 140 bags. 2012, we gave out 150 in August and 250 in December. We also gave out school supplies in August and December. In 2013, we gave out 300 Blessing Bags plus school supplies. In 2014, we gave out nearly 400 Blessing Bags and nearly 100 school supply bags. In 2015, we distributed 625 Blessing Bags and 315 school supply bags to the communities of Sharon, Farrell and Mercer. In 2016, we distributed over 800 Blessing Bags and another 400 school supply bags to Sharon, Farrell, Mercer, Grove City, Hermitage, Sharpsville and Fredonia. In 2017, we distributed 1,000 Blessing Bags and 400 School Supply bags. In 2018, we gave out over 1,400 Blessing Bags and 400 bags of school supplies. Not only have the amount of supplies increased but so has our sphere of influence. Sarah's Butterflies (Formerly Sarah's Toybox) spreads hope every December 26th to Sharon and Farrell. Several churches in Hermitage, West Middlesex, Mercer, and Grove City collect snacks, and school supplies for distribution to those in need of hope.