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The Blessing Basket Project is growing at an amazing pace! There is so much happening every week we decided to let you in behind the scenes to see what it takes to run this international organization.

Available Blogs (19 videos)

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Twas the Saturday before Christmas
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Saturday, December 20th, 2008

It's the last Saturday before Christmas - and Blessing Basket volunteers are out in force helping us get the final orders out the door!

Warehouse Sale 2008 a success!
Location: World Headquarters of The Blessing Basket Project
Posted: Saturday, November 15th, 2008

The 2008 Warehouse sale was a HUGE success! Thank you to the hundreds of you who turned out to help us weave hope into the world one basket at a time!

97.1 Thank You
Location: Blessing Basket Project World Headquarters
Posted: Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Our longest running media sponsor - 97.1 FM Talk KFTK did a great job making sure people knew about our warehouse sale. This is our special thank you to Jamie Allman and his team! Thanks guys!

Warehouse sale 2008 Chapter 3
Location: Blessing Basket Project World Headquarters Granite City, IL
Posted: Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Hundreds of people showed up for The Blessing Basket Projects Warehouse Sale 2008. It would not have been possible without the help of our friends in the media getting the word out. Journalists - to see the impact of your work, watch this video! Hats off to you!

Warehouse Sale 2008 Chapter 2
Location: Blessing Basket Project World Headquarters
Posted: Saturday, November 15th, 2008

We had so many people turn out for the warehouse sale 2008 - we had to open a daycare!

Warehouse Sale 2008
Location: Granite City, Illinois
Posted: Monday, November 10th, 2008

Join us this Saturday for our annual warehouse sale! Early bird shopping begins at 9am for a $5.00 donation - first come - first serve. Arrive early for the best selection!

Papua New Guinea Baskets
Location: Blessing Basket Project World Headquarters
Posted: Friday, December 28th, 2007

After nearly 2 years in the making - we have finally received our second shipment of Blessing Baskets from Papua New Guinea! Check your local retailer for availability!

Warehouse Sale 2007
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Thursday, October 18th, 2007

The Blessing Basket Project Warehouse sale is just 48 hours away! Get a sneak peak as to the layout and the kinds of baskets you will be able to purchase as you help us weave hope into the world one basket at a time!

A sneak peak at the warehouse sale!
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Friday, October 12th, 2007

The Blessing Basket Project is holding it's annual warehouse sale on Saturday October 20th, 2007 from 10am-4pm. The event will be held at our warehouse in Granite City, Illinois. Click here to get a sneak peek at the baskets you will be able to buy!

Baskets arrive from Uganda
Location: Blessing Basket Headquarters
Posted: Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

The long awaited, much anticipated baskets from Uganda are finally here! YEA! A congratulations go out to our Ugandan weavers and new Liaisons Sarah and Baker! Great job guys!

Afaama Speaks
Location: Nyariga, Ghana
Posted: Thursday, September 6th, 2007

My name is Afaama Asariga. Because of the Blessing Baskets I am able to keep my family together. They are all in school I also get our daily food and bread to take so I thank Blessing Basket and I hope they continue to support us in this direction. Thank you

Blessed by Volunteers
Location: The Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Today was a busy day at The Blessing Basket Project. Learn who gave us a "hand" today! HA! I crack myself up!

Another young volunteer
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Vincent joined us to help organize baskets. Here is another amazing young man.

Let there be light!
Location: Blessing Basket Headquarters
Posted: Friday, August 3rd, 2007

The Blessing Basket Project rents office and warehouse space from The Tri-City Port in Granite City, Illinois. The Port has been a fantastic partner with us and has been key to our growth. One employee in particular has gone above and beyond the call to help us change the world. Meet this special person in this blog.

A young helper
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

The Blessing Basket Project is blessed to have a number of amazing volunteers. 14 year old Kyle is the youngest person to ever join our team. We are very impressed with Kyle because he has given up many of his summer vacation days to spend them with us volunteering. Watch this blog to learn more about this wonderful young man.

The Audit
Location: The Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2007

Today Blessing Basket began the long process of being audited. We also had an exciting moment for a Whole Foods Market store in London.

Warehouse Expansion
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Today with the help of volunteers Kathy, Linda, Marcia, Teresa and 14 year old Kyle - we finished expanding The Blessing Basket Project warehouse. Check out the amazing job they were doing in the background as I took a break to record this blog.

Madagascar Baskets Arrive!
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Friday, July 13th, 2007

Friday the 13th was a GREAT day at The Blessing Basket Project. Today we received our first shipment from Madagascar. Watch this blog to learn why these baskets are different from any others The Blessing Basket Project carries.

Baskets, Baskets, Baskets!
Location: Blessing Basket Project Headquarters
Posted: Monday, July 9th, 2007

A shipment of 4,000 baskets arrived from Ghana this week. Check it out!

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