Michiana Pay It Forward Foundation

(formally Santa's Pantry)

Creating a Ripple Effect of Kindness in Todays Youth

Monthly Pay It Forward Days

You never know where we may show up to spread love and kindness! Every month we go out in the community to Pay It Forward and ask others to do the same. We have held surprise wedding receptions, given flowers to Martin's employees, held surprise parties for children at homeless shelters and given hand warmers to postal workers just to name a few.

Our monthly Pay It Forward Days are a great time for families to get involved. It doesn't cost you a thing and it teaches children first hand about reaching out with kindness to others

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Pay It Forward Story

While going through a divorce, my mother fretted over her new worries: no income, the same bills, and no way to afford groceries. It was around this time that she started finding boxes of food outside our door every morning. This went on for months, until she was able to land a job. We never did find out who it was who left the groceries for us, but they truly saved our lives. Jamie Boleyn, Emmett, Idaho

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When you make a donation, sponsor an event or support us by attending an event, your money goes to help the KIDS. We are composed of all volunteers, your donations do not go towards someones salary