Helping Women in Recovery

After our daughter Leah passed on Valentine's Day of 2018, we wanted to do something that would keep her memory alive, while serving others. Hence, we created Leah's Legacy bags.

Story time - While Leah was living in a sober living home, a church group would come to the home on the first Sunday of each month to sing a worship song and share in a small service. It was the first Sunday of December 2017 when Christmas gifts were brought in for the women who resided in the home. All the women were grabbing the really pretty decorated packages and bags while one garbage bag lay on the floor. Leah grabbed it - she hit the jackpot. Inside was a purse with all kinds of pockets and compartments. It was loaded with toiletries, $10 gift cards to Subway and Starbucks, a hairbrush, winter gloves, hat & scarf, socks, and so much more. We remember it like it was yesterday when Leah called home to tell us what she received.. She was so excited and was rattling off all these wonderful treasures she found inside this purse that was inside a garbage bag. Leah barely took a breath between sentences.

We have recreated what Leah received that day with a purple drawstring bag featuring the Leah's Legacy logo. These bags are filled with numerous items and given to residents seeking a clean sober lifestyle at various sober living homes. 

We take for granted the little things we have, such as a hairbrush. One resident commented as she excitedly opened her bag that she did not own a hairbrush. Another did not have deodorant and another was in need of a toothbrush. These bags are not only providing the basic necessities, but also providing hope, joy and love. They are providing a sense of caring, something Leah always exhibited with her roommates. She would be proud her name is attached to such an outreach ministry.

We purchase the items in bulk that allows us to get a discount. We also want to ensure all bags are the same. If you would like to donate a tax deductible monetary gift, please go to our contact page.