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Angel’s Outreach Works To Help Fellow Teens With Basic Needs
August 12, 2009
Sometimes, it takes an Angel to notice the basic needs of people around them and to step up and make a difference. That’s the story behind Angel’s Outreach, a program started by local student Angel Mitchell, 13.
Most people take basic items like a toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant for granted. When Angel noticed that some of her peers, especially at her church, did not have those basic personal hygiene items, she started “Angel’s Outreach” to lend a helping hand. Bimonthly, Angel distributes personal hygiene items to those in need.
“Upon seeing a need in the lives of her peers, she responded immediately, selflessly and compassionately,” said Leslie Johnson, a youth pastor at Angel’s church, Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century. “These necessities, often taken for granted by many, are not available to the teens of many struggling families in North Escambia.”
“I saw kids at church and school that needed these items,” Angel said Tuesday night as she packed items in plastic bags to be distributed at a Wednesday night church service. “It’s a good thing to help them, and I hope it will get more kids to church, draw them to church.”
Most items come from a donation box or monetary donations to Abundant Life Assembly. Sometimes Angel purchases the items with her own money.
“It is not very often that I, as a youth minister, see teenagers with this level of compassion,” Johnson said. “Angel has shown that it doesn’t take great financial resources to help others who are in need. It only takes a heart for the people to make a difference. There are not many like her, so willing to give of herself.”
Angel, who will be a freshman this fall at Northview, started her program last spring. Her distribution now includes 50-75 bags of hygiene items bimonthly to children and teens in her church and community.
Donations are accepted for Angel’s Outreach at the Abundant Life Assembly of God at 8040 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call the church at (850) 256-5227.
Pictured: Angel Mitchell, creator of Angel’s Outreach, packs bags with basic hygiene necessities to be distributed to less fortunate teens. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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28 Responses to “Angel’s Outreach Works To Help Fellow Teens With Basic Needs”
to bad there is not more kids out there like this young lady…bless you child…you will be rewarded in Heaven
These good deeds will be returned to you. God bless you, little darlin’
I agree with Carrie T. How about everybody who reads this donating just $5 to Angel’s Outreach? Think how many more teens she could help with these necessary items.
How refreshing!!!
We often say, “God Bless.”
Angel is saying, “Bless God.”
And, this is overflow to others.
Thanks, Angel.
Thanks William.
Sometimes it may not seem worth it, but don’t ever give up. You never know what an impact you make on others. The Lord will bless your ministry, keep serving Him. Way to go Angel!
How refreshing to read a story about such a caring and thoughtful young lady. Keep up the good work. You are such an inspiration to many people.
God will truly bless you and show you His favor.
We’re proud of you, Angel, for being a Christ-like example, even to adults. We love you & pray God will bless you & your family. Never forget that ONE obedient heart can make a huge difference in a hurting world.
not only do i commend this beautiful young lady for her inspiring attitude of selflessness, i cant help but think that her parents/grandparents must have had a great deal to do in instilling within her an attitude of compassion for others less fortunate….kids will learn by example….so, kudos to her family, as well!…….btw, i think that she has some essential qualities that would make a good nurse, some day…she may want to look in that direction…13 is a good age for one to start thinking seriously about his or her future career!
Keep up the good work. You are truly an Angel to those you are helping.
great job Angel you are a real ”angel” to others!
keep up the good work!
Way to go Angel im very proud of you
Way to go Angel!!! You are an amazing person! I can’t wait to see you at school this year! =)
May God continue to Bless you Angel as well as your ministry for you are truly an “Angel” to others!
Angel is our bud! We love you for all you do Angel!
Angel I am so proud of you!!! You truly are living out what Jesus told us to do in Matthew 25. If you ever need any help let us know. God bless!!!
Thank you Angel for doing this. You are making an impact in the lives of others with such a simple thing. Bless you.
Praise God for teens like Angel. She may think she is just giving out toothpaste and deoderant, but she is inspiring confidence, leadership and the gift of love with simple hygiene items that most of us take for granted. I for one am going to bless this ministry with a financial gift to further this great work. I encourage others to do the same. If one girl can manage 50 to 75 hygiene bags twice a month, think of what an impact it would make if this ministry spread throughout our entire county.
Ditto to blessed. I’ve never met her, but I want to tell Angel thank you for thinking of others. God will bless you for this.
This is such a great idea! It’s a amazing thing to see a 13 yr old helping others.
(Wouldn’t it be nice if as many people commented on this as the bad stories? It is so nice to have good stories like this too!)
Keep up the good work!
Praise god! Now that’s Evangelism….
This is a very sweet young lady, my grandson knows her and they go to school together ( I think he has a crush on her) oops did I say that.
Wow! It’s so nice to hear of an unselfish teen taking her time to help others with something they need. Think about this practically. What is the self esteem of a teen that does not have toothpaste and deodorant? She’s helping these teens more than might be obvious.
Way to go Angel!
I am so proud of you Angel #1. Keep up the good work. Love you soooooo much baby…
It is so refreshing to hear good things! With everything that it going on in the world today, we need to hear more about the goodness. It lifts the spirits to see someone willing to go the second mile for their fellow man. Keep up the good work! Good story, William!!!
Thanks, Angel. You are an inspiration to the rest of us. Keep up the good work.
May God Bless this young lady for her work.
What a great testament to your desire to serve others!