March 2026 Newsletter Life on the Streets!

Food, water, personal care, safety items, and fresh clothes make life more tolerable.

Jennifer-52 came to us wearing only socks, desperate for shoes. Left with a Bob’s Bag, women’s personal care bag, and a new pair of shoes.

New pair of socks and shoes for this gentleman on this 95 degree day.

Grabbing some shade.

Gina and Soraya-45

Ball caps are much needed on a hot, sunny day! These guys are picking out a ball cap. We brought thirty, and came back with only one. We need old or new ball caps.

Jerry and Bob W. praying with this gentleman.

Serving the underserved with food, water, and clothes.

Heading home

LIFE ON THE STREETS

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Homelessness is a horrible way to live, and for many almost inescapable. Reaching out to those that are most needy and underserved will always be our main focus.

Sadly, life expectancy for this group is significantly lower than the general population, and is around 45-50 years of age.

• Lack of access to healthcare contributes to this reduced lifespan.

• Substance abuse and mental health issues are prevalent among the homeless.

• Exposure to harsh weather conditions can lead to serious health complications.

• Violence and crime can pose significant risks to their safety and well being.

• Stable housing and healthcare can improve life expectancy for homeless individuals.

Their Stories

Team member Renie interviewed a number of people on this outreach:

Soraya-45

Homeless for 4-5 years. Lives in a tent. Worked at IHOP and lived with family before becoming homeless. Previously in drug rehabilitation, but relapsed, which led to her present situation, Lost her ID. Prayers for strength to become drug free and prays for shelter.

Bob Blackman-86

Divorced. Homeless for 20 years. Enlisted in the Army and fought in Viet Nam. Suffers from rheumatoid arthritis.

Clyde-58

Divorced. 12 year old daughter lives with his sister. Still connected to his family. Previously worked for IBM, currently not working. Income from S.S. is $700. per month. Chooses to live in his situstion, as opposed to living with family. Clyde expressesd that he wants to get closer to God. Requested prayers for help on that journey.

Christopher-46

Homeless for a year. Has had 5 heart attacks. Prayers for health and good shoes. (received a new pair)

Dexter-63

Homeless for 4-5 years. Lives in a tent. Has a criminal record. Backpack, phone, and all his identification papers were stolen. Asked for prayers to live independently and patience.

Chris-54

Lives in a tent and tries to keep out of sight. Has lost touch with his family living in Greenville. Previously worked for Fujitsu as a telecommunications technician. Lost job because of their merger. Requested prayers to get off streets and for work.

Daniel-40

Homeless for 15 years. Lost all identification docs when wallet was stolen. His mother died and his brother committed suicide. Stated he is a Christian, does odd jobs, but not steady work. Requested prayers for a place to live.

Our friends and their prayer concerns

·      Clyde-70 for a place to stay   

·      Jamie-40 for her kids & health

·      Richard-66 to get off of drugs, back to work, closer to God

·      Jean-60

·      Natasha-37 for everything

·      Arthur-56

·      Woody-58 for everything

·      Ira-52 for housing

·      Dexter-63 for patience and state assistance

·      Larry-78

·      Monika-78

·      Tiffany-49 for housing, children/grandchildren

·      Anthony-56 for finances

·      Antwain-52 for sobriety and peace of mind

·      Barry-48 for his addiction

·      Shaquita-48 for her anxiety

·      Herman-61 for deliverance, clean for 22 years

·      Sam-44 for everybody

·     Daisha-28 for strength, love ones, guidance, to remain clean

·      Janice-44

·      Joseph-47 for a better track, directions

·      Layla-47 love God, strength

·      Johnson-42 thanks for tent

·      Courtney-30

·      Charles-64

·      Antonio

·      Daniel-40 for place to live

·      Randy Childers-53 for niece, Ashley, coming home from Army

·      Alria-54

·      Theodore Kirvin-69 for his health

·      Karen-67

·      Ricky-56 for family, daughter

·      Anna-33

·      Vanessa-47 for family

·      Mark Wright-69 for good health

·      Arthur-55

·      Marshall-46 God, good health, strength

·      Mark-50 for family, better health and life

·      Patrick-53 everything

·      Christina-42 everyone do better

·      Frank

·      Elka-52 to do better

·      Rodney-51 family

·      Darrin-53 family

·      Tarsha-50 house, family, health

·      Ketrick-50 strength, the Lord

·      Kevin-58

·      Soraya-45 deliverance from addiction

·      Keith-65 everything

·      Robert-64

·      John-62

·      Cathy-64

·      Daniel-68

·      Glenn-75 everything

·      LaTasha-51 salvation

·      Beatrize-42 protection from bad people

·      Andre-52 for the Lord to take care of him, job

·      Willie-58 addiction

·      Travis-62 general prayers

·      China Perkins-51 strength

·      Charles-70 himself

·      Charles Chew-57 life in general

·      Gabriel-58 housing

·      Charles

·      Mike

·      Valentine

·      Freddie-66 blessed

·      Reginald Hall-61 starts SS# back up

·      Patricia-70

·      Shawnee-38 stays in God’s word

·      Joe-42 to get better off, addiction

·      Christopher Jones-55 family  

·      Shawn-61 back with children

·      Keith-68

·      Jacqueline-37

·      Lee-63

·      Allen Cashmere-58

·      Chris-54 for employment and get off streets

·      Jamie Jackson-42 safety

·      Paul Wilson-58 Safety and Addiction

·      Stacy-42

·      Vanessa-50 get off streets

·       Jennifer-52

·      Richard Leonard-57 help world see the work of God

·      Jermaine-55 get off streets

·      Jason-48

·      Anthony-56  

·      Bob Blackman-86 Viet Nam vet, suffers from rheumatoid arthritis

·     Clyde-58 prayers for his lifetime journey

·      Christopher-46 for health and new shoes

·      Melvin-55

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We thank God for our supporters and volunteers.

Saturday volunteers fill bags and gather clothing for the next day.

Sunday outreach team shared five loaded vehicles of food and supplies.

IMPACT

• Served over 100 needy folks with Bob’s Bags and women’s personal care bags

• 130 hamburgers

• 510 bottles of water

• 468 articles of clothing: pants, shirts, socks, underwear, bras, & caps

• 20 sleeping bags

• 12 tents

• Net cost for this outreach was $ 3,314.00

Bob’s Bags Vision Statement sums up our purpose:

To extend a hand of compassion and support to individuals experiencing homelessness, providing them with essential supplies and a sense of dignity. We strive to be a beacon of hope, sharing God’s love through practical assistance, heartfelt outreach, and the transformative message of the gospel, believing that every act of kindness is an opportunity to spread hope and faith.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We need new or gently worn clothing, bras, shoes, blankets, sleeping bags, and tents.

Financial donations are needed to purchase supplies for the bags.

Donate through the website or mail to Bob’s Bags, 218 Williamsburg Ln., Ovilla Tx. 75154

Please remember:

Love your neighbor

Take care of the poor

Feed the hungry

Clothe the needy

Bob’s Bags is a 501(3) C public charity

The need is great! Thank you for supporting this ministry

Bob Cawthon

bob.cawthon@gmail.com  214-213-9320