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Help For The Homeless Hygiene Drive – Agency Expectations

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Please review and acknowledge the expectations for participation in The Family Radio Network’s Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive event.

Agency Expectations:

An agency representative will attend all planning meetings. If an agency representative cannot attend, a substitute will participate in their place, or a make-up session will be scheduled.

Your agency must attend the first and second meetings in August/September to be in the drive that year.

If you are unresponsive to communication (emails or phone calls) and repeatedly absent from meetings without prior notice, this automatically results in a “step down” from the drive for that year and participation in the sorting day.

All information provided to The Family Radio Network can be used by the radio station as it sees fit, in a manner that is fair to all parties involved. Changes and final decisions are made by The Family Radio Network. Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive is owned and trademarked by The Family Radio Network.

You agree, as an agency representative that you will:

  • Assist and communicate throughout the entire H4H Drive.
  • Finish all assigned tasks to the best of my ability.
  • For all press releases, when noting the hygiene drive, you will ensure it states the following:
    The “YOUR AGENCY NAME” is participating in The Family Radio Network’s annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive.
  • The Family Radio brand name and logo should appear on all promotional materials. Changes must be approved by the station Event Coordinator.

You will be involved in all aspects of the collection drive, which include:

  • Provide annual data for The Family Radio Network. The Family Radio Network needs this information for the FCC report to the government.
  • Share impactful stories with The Family Radio Network throughout the year.
  • Distribute boxes and posters to collection sites.
  • Pick up products from collection sites and deliver them to the one (1) main host location for Sorting Day. Note: The Family delivers boxes only to Festival Foods. You must pick up at the end of the drive.
  • Once sorting, counting, and distribution are finished, you will assist in cleaning up the host location.

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Help For The Homeless Hygiene Drive – Agency Application

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Please take a few moments to complete this short form to see if you are eligible for participation in The Family Radio Network’s Help For The Homeless Hygiene Drive.

The Family Radio Network is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The Family Radio Network has the right to deny or accept an agency to be a part of this event. If you apply and are not accepted for the upcoming hygiene drive, you are welcome to reapply the following year.

Possible reasons for not being approved:

You do not have programs related to people who are at risk of homelessness or who are homeless.

At this time, there are enough agencies in the area that you can send your clients to get hygiene products.

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The Family chats with Phil Wickham

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Amanda from Late Mornings had a chance to catch up with Phil Wickham about life, music, and family! 

Phil Wickham shared about how he met his wife, what he’s thankful for in this season of life and some of the inspiration behind why and how he writes his songs. Listen to the video to learn more!

Lynn is now in the arms of Jesus.

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Lynn is now in the arms of Jesus after her battle with Stage 4 brain cancer. Below you will find a note from Lynn, written before her passing, as well as her obituary and the health update we shared in April.

The Family asks that you please pray for Lynn’s family. If you’d like to send a sympathy card, you can mail it to:  The Family Radio Network, ATTN: The Family of Lynn Garret, 1909 W. Second St., Appleton, WI 54914.

“God is able. He’s our ever-possibility. And He will walk with you, just like He’s walking with me.” – Lynn Garret

A message from Lynn, September 2025

My dear friends,

From all across the state, I have been receiving the most beautiful cards filled with encouragement and prayers. I am truly overwhelmed by your love and support. Please know that every single card has been opened and read. Your words have brought comfort, strength, and reminders of God’s faithfulness.

As we continue on this journey, we trust fully in God’s timing and His perfect plan. We are walking with Him, and we know He is walking with us every step of the way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart (my husband and family) for your continued prayers.

With love and gratitude, Lynn Garret

Lynn’s Obituary, September 2025

Lynn Garret
June 10, 1955 – September 15, 2025

On September 15, 2025, a wonderful woman, Lynn, received an important call. She was told that her work to spread God’s Word was complete, and it was time to come home. Though she longed to remain with her loved ones, Lynn could not refuse the Lord’s invitation to a place filled with music, dancing, laughter, love, and endless board games.

Lynn’s wish was that her life be celebrated as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, teacher, and servant of God.

Lynn’s joy and love touched everyone she met. She was passionate about education—graduating from Kimberly High School, earning her undergraduate degree from UW–Stevens Point, and completing her master’s in Speech and Language Pathology at Marquette University. Lynn taught for many years in the Green Bay School District, where she made a lasting impact on countless students. In her spare time, Lynn loved to read books. She also cherished her time in women’s bible study. 

For the past 17 years, Lynn was a cherished evening announcer for The Family Radio Network. Through her voice and faith, she inspired and uplifted listeners across Wisconsin. Lynn was deeply grateful for the many cards and wishes from listeners that filled her kitchen walls in her final days.

Lynn will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, immense kindness, and unwavering faith in Jesus. She had a gift for lighting up any room with her warm smile, contagious laughter, and silly dance moves. Adventurous at heart, she loved traveling with Tom—whether visiting Jordan in Florida, ziplining through Kentucky caves, enjoying a Hallmark Christmas in Kansas City, or even trying indoor skydiving. She drew inspiration from people like Michigan photographer Bugsy Sailor, who captured every sunrise, and from the Beam family of Miracles from Heaven, the movie.

Lynn faced her cancer diagnosis with the same tenacity and grace that defined her life. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and courage that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter Jordan; her husband Thomas; her faithful companion pup, Little Laz, and her bonus children Jenna (Matthew), Aaron, Laura, and Cassie (Jeff), and Holly. Her beloved grandchildren include Annika, Avery (Jake), and Cooper; Brielle, Ethan, and Anna; Joshua, Audrey, and Harper.

The family is deeply blessed for the compassionate care of Unity Hospice’s dedicated nurses whose kindness brought comfort and peace to Lynn during her final journey, especially Bailey, Sue, Sarah and Ashley. Lynn will be deeply missed but forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her. The Lord has welcomed her home, saying:  “Well done, good and faithful servant… you have finished the race well.”

Lynn’s health update, April 2025

The voice of Paul Cameron from Afternoons: Hey friend, I’m so glad you’re listening today. You know, we often talk about how God is our protector—how He walks with us in every season, even the ones we never saw coming. I want to share a powerful journey from someone who has spent years behind the mic encouraging you and I with that very truth—our dear friend, Lynn Garrett.

It was Sunday, April 27th. Lynn was driving from Green Bay to Appleton when she suddenly became disoriented. Her hand wouldn’t move properly, and she knew something was wrong. She managed to pull into a driveway, called her husband Tom, and even walked to the house nearby for help. That’s when the first miracles began.

Michael, the man inside, saw her Family Radio hat and welcomed her in. His daughter—a nurse—checked on Lynn. His wife called 911. And Michael prayed right then and there. Angels in human form, no doubt about it. God protected her on that road, and He placed a godly family right in her path.

At the hospital, Lynn learned she had a glioblastoma—an aggressive brain tumor. But even in that news, she kept her eyes on Jesus. A few days later, she woke up with these words in her spirit: “I want to be in the Lazarus Club.” She prayed boldly—as a friend of Jesus—for healing. And when she woke up from surgery, she spoke to her daughter, knew her family, and could move and talk. Another miracle.

Now, after much prayer, Lynn and Tom have decided not to pursue further treatment. They’re trusting God completely—for healing, for more time, for peace. Lynn says it best: “I’m in a win-win situation. Either I stay here, or I go home to Jesus.”

She asks that we pray for her family—for strength, for hope, and for a miracle. And after 17 years of sharing encouragement with each of us, she wants you to know: 

“God is able. He’s our ever-possibility. And He will walk with you, just like He’s walking with me.” In Christ’s love, Lynn Garrett.

peanut butter and jelly drive

Over 4 tons of PB&J donated!

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The 2025 PB&J Drive results are in…

The Family wrapped up its third annual PB&J Drive. Thanks to your generous support over 9,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly was collected to help families in need!

Fun Facts

  • 9,245 pounds = over 4 tons of peanut butter & jelly. That’s A LOT of sandwiches!
  • In fact, that’s enough to make over 148,233 PB&J sandwiches.
  • 148,233 sandwiches is enough to feed everyone at a sold-out Lambeau Field game 2 sandwiches!
  • If you laid out all the sandwiches end to end, it would equal over 7 miles of PB&J sandwiches.
  • If you decided to stack those same sandwiches on top of each other, it would equal 10 Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other!

Recipients of The Family’s PB&J Drive

Donations in The Family listening communities helped fill the shelves of 7 food pantries across Wisconsin:

  1. Paul’s Pantry (91.5 Green Bay)
  2. Sheboygan County Food Bank (91.3 Sheboygan)
  3. St. Joseph Food Program (91.9 Appleton)
  4. Feed My People Food Bank (99.9 Eau Claire)
  5. The Salvation Army (88.5 Central WI)
  6. Community Center of Hope (88.5 Central WI)
  7. The Salvation Army (92.9 / 102.5 Milwaukee)

Thank you for your generous support!

We are so thankful for your help “spreading the love” to your neighbors in need through our PB&J Drive. Your ongoing generosity and financial support to The Family helps make programs like this possible.

A special thanks to our network partner Ansay & Associates for sponsoring The Family’s PB&J Drive!

Ansay & Associates

Thanks to Festival Foods for hosting drop off sites across the network.

Thanks also to Security Luebke Roofing and Fox Communities Credit Union for sponsoring local 91.9 Appleton and 91.5 Green Bay area drives.

Say Yes Day!

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September 10th

6 am to 6 pm

Say Yes Day is dedicated to reaching those who may not have a relationship with Jesus Christ, as well as those who may be struggling in their faith journey, or are in need of prayer.

Pastors and trained ministry leaders who care about you will be on the air and available by phone to talk about faith topics, as well as pray for you.

An Invitation to Say Yes

We know sometimes there are struggles that make it difficult to take that step to follow Jesus, as well as challenges that can happen as you walk with Jesus. We want to walk alongside you and provide support for any questions and challenges that you might have.

Questions & challenges like:

Do I have real peace with God?

Am I saved?

Do I really trust Jesus with my whole life?

How can I get rid of my doubts?

Will Jesus accept me, even if I struggle with addiction, etc.?

I’ve really messed up, am I still a Christian? 

If I’m a Christian, why is my life filled with so many hardships?

I just need someone to pray for me!

We hope you will join us and invite your family and friends to tune in. Here’s where you can find us.

P.S. If you want to chat with a Christian who cares before Say Yes Day, you can click this link and chat with someone today!

Help for the Homeless 2025 Recap

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Over $723,000 worth of new hygiene and cleaning supplies now stock the shelves of 137 crisis programs in 22 communities across Wisconsin!

The Family Radio Network’s 33rd annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive celebrates another successful year!

Thank you to the 1,050+ businesses, churches, and schools who hosted collection boxes. And a special thanks to those who generously donated supplies to help their community.

Save the date: Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive is scheduled for February 22 through March 15, 2026.

A special thanks to our Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive sponsors this year!

Jesus prayed for you!

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Human Standing Beside Crucifix Statue on Mountain

Did you know that you are a living, breathing answer to prayer?

You are a living, breathing answer to prayer.

Did you know Jesus directly prayed for you?

In the book of John, chapter 17 describes in detail the prayer Jesus said to His heavenly Father just before He knew He would be arrested and sent to the cross. 

Jesus prayed and asked God for three things: 

1. Glory to the Son & the Father

Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. John 17:1-2

2. Protection & Unity for His Disciples

Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. John 17:11b

3. Belief for Future Generations

I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17:20b-21

How would you respond?

If you knew that soldiers were on their way and you would soon be sentenced to a gruesome and painful death, you’d be praying for your own safety, right?

Not, Jesus. Jesus, prayed for you!

You are the living, breathing future generation that Jesus tenderly prayed to God about.

As a believer, you are the disciple that Jesus fervently requests to know God’s love, protection, and unity.

You are who Jesus had in mind when He prayed this prayer:

 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.  John 17:24

Jesus asked God for you to be where He is and because of His sacrifice – you can be.

One day you will sit with the man, who is himself God, who chose to pray for you.

Will you join The Family in praying like Jesus? 

Pray that God is glorified.

Pray that we may be united as believers in our mission to win more souls for Christ.

Pray that everyone who doesn’t know God will come across the right friend, the right song and the right radio station that will point them to their loving Savior.