Julio and Amy ‘s Kindness Registry
Julio Nieves & Amy Mathewson
October 2, 2021
In celebration of our upcoming wedding, on October 2, 2021, we ask that those that wish to honor us with a gift choose an act of kindness. We have been more than blessed with all that we need. So we hope you will join us in our desire to spread kindness, love and joy to those that need it most. It would mean so much to us to have kindness given as we begin our journey as husband and wife. We can't wait to see all the love given! Thank you so much!
Give the gift of your time. Clean up a block, help out at a food bank, or give of your time as you choose. Select the number of hours you will give back by volunteering.
Being in recovery from addiction and having to start her life over as a single mom, Amy knows what it is like to be a woman in transition. She is beyond grateful for her more than 5 years of sobriety and for the life she has been able to build with her children and fiance. That is why Women in Transition (WIT) is one of her favorite non-profits rooted in Philadelphia. You can help support women that are transitioning out of addiction and domestic violence and provide a message of hope. Give what you can, even $5 can help change a life!
Anyone that knows Julio, knows he loves to cycle and helping others especially around cycling.
Neighborhood Bike Works inspires youth and strengthens Philadelphia communities by providing equitable access to bicycling and bike repair through education, recreation, leadership, and career-building opportunities.
Find someone; a neighbor, a friend, a single parent, someone that is struggling or anyone and then bless them in a way that will be meaningful to them.
Drop off some laundry supplies and household items for an elderly neighbor or a single parent.
Pay for the coffee order behind you.
Offer childcare respite or senior care respite to a caregiver in need.
Leave a grocery card for someone that lost their job or are struggling.
Mow their lawn or tackle a small repair for them
Just find someone, and bless them.
As a family we distribute blessing bags every week and hope that you will join us in blessing others. Create blessing bags to give to those you come across on the street that are hungry or struggling. Hand them out at intersections or at an event or in a park. It is helpful to keep a few ready to go in your car, you never know when you may have the chance to bless someone else.
Items to consider:
Water bottles
Shelf stable meal that doesn't require a heat source
Shelf stable snacks: nuts, dried fruit, fun snacks and sweets
Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Disposable or cloth masks
Candy or gum
Survival blanket
Hat and gloves if in the colder months
Personal health items
We would be honored if you gave to a cause that is near and dear to your heart in celebration of our upcoming wedding.
Areas of interest to us:
Disability rights, inclusion and opportunities
The Philadelphia community
Waterways, Bike and Hiking Trails and National parks
Inclusive and equitable movements
Addiction and Mental Health Resources
Combating Domestic Violence
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Seeds of Hope is near and dear to Amy and her children as they were a lifeline during a difficult time in their lives. Seeds of Hope provide meals and quality food items to those in need in Montgomery County, PA in a way that honors dignity while providing hope.
Volunteer, give financially or make a food donation today!
There are many to choose from but one that encompasses our love for people is Integrate for Good.
The mission of Integrate for Good is to create opportunities for people of all abilities to contribute their talent through inclusive volunteerism, community leadership, and competitive employment.
Maybe give of your time, your connections or even learn something new from their work. No matter the non-profit, challenge yourself to connect to those that are doing good in your community.
There are many to choose from but one that encompasses our love for people is Esperanza.
For more than 30 years, Esperanza has been empowering those on a pathway out of poverty in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia by offering programs that cultivate self-belief, grit, and knowledge acquisition, allowing clients to develop agency, voice, and influence over their own lives
Maybe give of your time, your connections or even learn something new from their work. No matter the non-profit, challenge yourself to connect to those that are doing good in your community.