About

Why We Serve

Hope Bags 14:14 is a 501(c)(3) that exists to share the love of Christ in a tangible, deeply personal way. Through thoughtfully prepared bags filled with essential items and marked Bibles, we bring comfort, faith, and encouragement to those walking through the difficult journey of cancer or hard seasons of life. Grounded in compassion, guided by scripture, and driven by community, our mission is simple—meet people where they are, love them as they are, and remind them they are never alone. Every bag we send is a testament to God’s promises and a bridge of hope from one heart to another.

Hope Bag Board of Directors

Our Mission

The Hope Bag Ministry shares God’s love by providing life-giving Hope Bags filled with essentials and spiritual encouragement to those in crisis. We believe in meeting people where they are—with compassion, hope, comfort, and community that restores the heart and strengthens the spirit.

Core Values

Compassion in Action
We believe love should be seen and felt. Each Hope Bag represents compassion in motion—meeting people in moments of crisis with comfort, care, and the assurance that they are not alone. We serve with empathy, humility, and the heart of Christ.
Hope Through Faith
Our mission flows from the truth that real hope is found in Christ. Through marked Bibles and messages of encouragement, we remind each person that God’s promises remain steadfast—even in the darkest seasons. Hope is not wishful thinking; it is faith anchored in God’s Word.
Comfort with Purpose
We bring comfort not just to ease pain, but to remind each person of their enduring value in God’s eyes. Our mission is to be a steady presence amid life’s storms, offering encouragement that renews strength, restores dignity, and points hearts back to the hope found in Christ.
Community in Connection
We believe God works through relationships. The Hope Bag Ministry connects churches, volunteers, and communities in a shared mission to bring comfort and faith to those in need. Every Hope Bag builds a bridge of love—linking hearts, strengthening faith, and reminding people that hope travels best hand to hand.

Our Board

Kelly

Kelly Gaudreau

Founder

Jared Schweers

Jared Schweers

President

Jessica Greiner

Jessica Greiner

Vice President

Courtney Painter

Courtney Painter

Secretary

Josh

Josh Moran

Treasurer

Sherry Hall

Sherry Hall

Board Member

Steve

Dr. Steve Arze

Board Member

Brierre Cathey

Brierre Cathey

Board Member

John

Dr. John Carmack

Board Member