Stories of Impact

2026 Word for the Year

THANKFUL

Every year at Love INC we seek a word of the year to help motivate, inspire, and focus on what God specifically wants to do through Love INC that year. The word of the year for 2026 is Thankful. As Love INC celebrates 15 years of ministry, we are thankful for God’s direction, provision, and blessings.

Biblical thankfulness is a deep, heart-felt recognition of who God is – good, faithful, loving – and what He has done – as creator, provider, savior.

We express how thankful we are through praise, confession, and joy in all circumstances, recognizing Him as the source of every blessing. It’s not about ignoring the trials or pain, but acknowledging God’s presence and purpose within the suffering.

Being thankful leads to worship, trust, and a transformed perspective focused on Christ’s grace. It’s a continuous practice, not just a feeling, that glorifies God and recognizes salvation as the ultimate gift.

This year, Love INC will have opportunities to express thankfulness to God. We will be sharing some “Wow” moments – answers to prayer that go beyond what we imagined or expected.

Keep an eye on this page for those updates.

March

On March 13, Love INC participated in Washington County’s Project Homeless Connect One Day Event. The event offers free services, meals, and resources in one place. Love INC staff and volunteers were available to answer questions and distribute items. There were approximately 130 individuals who came by our table. We were also able to make connections with other organizations represented at the event. 

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Laurel Community Church held a Mission Sunday on March 1.

Jolene and Robin again represented Love INC.

February

On February 22, Jolene Snow and Robin Smith joined Harvest Community Church’s Mission Sunday to represent Love INC.

On Monday, February 16, we honored our volunteers with an appreciation breakfast at Hillsboro First Baptist. Thank you to board member Mike Ware and his crew for a great breakfast! Below are images from the event.

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On February 14, we held our second HUGS drive – HUGS as in Hats, Underwear, Gloves, Socks. God prompted individuals to give! Here’s the breakdown.

  • Hats: 247
  • Underwear: 226
  • Gloves: 130
  • Socks: 523
  • Headbands: 17
  • Scarves: 55

We also had one adult coat, one adult vest, and one adult sweater donated.

January

In January, we received donations from two of our Partner Churches. Each held a special drive during December to provide items for neighbor’s needs.

Harvest Community Church collected personal hygiene items  and Westside Bible Fellowship collected new pillows, sheets, and towels.