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Did you know it takes about 60 days to build a habit?

At GiveSendGo, we believe our world is in desperate need of hope—and that sharing it should be a natural part of who we are. Hope isn’t something we share only when it’s easy or convenient. It’s something we choose, daily.

That’s why this summer, we’re inviting you to make hope a lasting habit.

Introducing the Habit of Hope Challenge

From July 1 through the end of August, this 60-day challenge is designed to help you build a daily rhythm of sharing hope in simple, powerful ways. Whether it’s through small acts of kindness, quiet prayers, or intentional generosity, each day offers a practical mission to live out hope with purpose.

You’ll find the full 60-day challenge listed below—or click HERE to join the challenge and get: 

• A FREE downloadable Family Devotional with all 60 mini hope missions, short devotionals, and guided prayers (emailed to you July 1st)
• A FREE pack of sparklers so your family can celebrate the 4th of July the GiveSendGo way—shining brightly! ;)
• Daily text messages with your Habit of Hope mini mission of the day starting July 1st

Prefer to skip the extras and just get the daily texts? No problem!
Simply text HOPE to 508-214-1197 and you’ll receive each day’s hope mission right to your phone starting July 1st.

 WEEK 1: Simple Starts — Hope Begins Small July 1–7, 2025

This week is all about low-pressure, personal acts of hope. No big crowds. No fanfare. Just you, your heart, and small decisions that make a quiet difference.

Day 1 – July 1 Smile First. Make eye contact and offer a genuine smile to someone today—at the store, on a walk, wherever you are. Drop a comment: How did they react?
Day 2 – July 2 Text Someone: “You crossed my mind.” No long explanation needed. Just a little ping of encouragement to let someone know they matter. Bonus: Share their response if you feel led.
Day 3 – July 3 Pray for One. Pick one person. Offer up a quiet prayer for their peace, healing, direction—whatever comes to your heart. Optional: Post a short prayer or add to GiveSendGo’s Prayer Wall.
Day 4 – July 4 Gratitude = Freedom. Write down one thing you're thankful for. It could be deep or totally random. Gratitude shifts perspective. Want to share yours? Drop it in the comments.
Day 5 – July 5 Hold the Door, Hold Space. Literally hold the door for someone today—but also pause and be present with someone if the moment comes. Sometimes hope is hidden in tiny delays.
Day 6 – July 6 Compliment Character. Tell someone something you admire that has nothing to do with how they look. Be sincere. Be specific. What did you say? We’d love to hear it.
Day 7 – July 7 Repost Hope. Find a hope-filled post / video / reel from GiveSendGo's feed, and share it to your feed with your thoughts, using the hashtag: #60DaysOfHope Tag us or use the hashtag to spread light!

WEEK 2: Hope in Motion — Small Acts with Big Ripples July 8–14, 2025

This week builds on last week’s quiet start. You’re still acting as one person—but your kindness is beginning to ripple outward. It’s about noticing others and stepping in with warmth and generosity.

Day 8 – July 8 Send a Surprise Encouragement. Think of someone who’s been quiet lately. Send them a short voice memo, email, or text reminding them you’re in their corner. You never know who needs it more than they let on.
Day 9 – July 9 Leave a Note in the Wild. Write a kind, anonymous message and leave it where someone will find it—on a mirror, tucked in a library book, or taped to a bench. Share a photo if you’re brave—or just tell us what it said.
Day 10 – July 10 Notice Someone’s Effort. Tell someone (coworker, parent, cashier, teacher) that you see what they do—and it matters. Appreciation is hope in human form.
Day 11 – July 11 Lift Someone Online. Scroll with kindness. Leave a thoughtful comment on a friend’s post or reply with warmth to someone who shared something vulnerable. Tag us or use #60DaysOfHope if you feel inspired to share what you wrote.
Day 12 – July 12 Let Someone Go First. At the store, in traffic, in a conversation—pause and make space for someone else to go first today. Sometimes stepping back is the most generous move.
Day 13 – July 13 Give Something Away. Donate a book, a jacket, a tool, or anything you haven’t used in a while to someone who could use it.  Snap a pic or tell us the story behind what you gave.
Day 14 – July 14 Pray for a stranger's GiveSendGo Campaign. This is where your faith meets action. Visit GiveSendGo.com and find a campaign that resonates with you. Use the pray button to share a prayer with them. Ask God to move in their life in unseen ways. Want to write out your prayer? Add it to the Prayer Wall.

WEEK 3: Hope That Connects — Building Community Through Kindness July 15–21, 2025

This week, hope becomes a bridge. You’ll connect with neighbors, friends, and even strangers in simple ways that say, “You’re not alone.”

Day 15 – July 15 Share a Positive Memory With Someone. Call, text, or message someone and say, “Remember when…?” Joy multiplies when it’s remembered together.
Day 16 – July 16 Offer Help Without Being Asked. Take initiative—carry a bag, refill a printer, hold a crying baby, bring water to a worker. Be the one who notices and steps in.
Day 17 – July 17 Host a "Mini Moment" Meetup. Invite someone over for coffee, go for a walk, or meet at a park. One-on-one time fosters deep encouragement. Don’t underestimate a quiet moment shared.
Day 18 – July 18 Write a Prayer for Someone. Ask someone: “Can I pray for you this week?” Then actually write out a short prayer and give or send it. Or post it on the GiveSendGo prayer wall to lift someone up.
Day 19 – July 19 Donate to a GiveSendGo Campaign. Visit GiveSendGo.com and give to either a friend or a complete stranger. It’s not about the amount—it’s about the faith behind the gift. Pick a campaign that speaks to your heart. Comment “I did it!” if you want!
Day 20 – July 20 Bring a Treat to Share. Whether it’s cookies at church, fruit at work, or snacks for the mail carrier—food is hope you can hold. Tag a photo with #60DaysOfHope if you want to share!
Day 21 – July 21 Share a Verse That Sustains You. Post a verse, write it on a mirror, or text it to someone who needs hope. God’s Word is the anchor for every kind of storm.

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” – Hebrews 10:23

WEEK 4: Hope That Multiplies – Light for the Wider World July 22–28, 2025

Your hope is starting to shine outward now. This week, you’ll bless more people, touch more spaces, and begin thinking missionally.

Day 22 – July 22 Offer to Pray for a Stranger. You’ll feel nervous—but do it anyway. Ask, “Can I pray for you today?” Courage + compassion = revival in miniature.
Day 23 – July 23 Share a Favorite Recipe. Food brings people together. Post it online or send it to a friend. Include why it matters to you—stories feed the soul.
Day 24 – July 24 Give Away Something New. Buy a small new item just to give it away (like a notebook, candle, journal, or coffee). Giving doesn’t have to come from excess—it can come from intention.
Day 25 – July 25 Offer Encouragement in Public. Compliment someone in front of others—at work, church, or online.Shine a spotlight of honor. What you say publicly can shift a whole atmosphere.
Day 26 – July 26 Gather a Group to Do Good. Organize something simple: a group clean-up, prayer walk, food drive, or note-writing session. Post what you’re planning—we’ll cheer you on!
Day 27 – July 27 Email US a Story of Hope. Share a moment from your life when hope won. Write a small paragraph or record a video and send it to press@givesendgo.com. Your story might end up on our feed the next day :)
Day 28 – July 28 Volunteer for One Hour. Give your time today. Whether you serve meals, fold bulletins, or write emails for a nonprofit—show up and pour out. Hope gets hands and feet when we step in.

WEEK 5: Hope in Action – Hands and Feet of Faith July 29–August 4, 2025

You're becoming a hope-bringer—on purpose, with purpose.

Day 29 – July 29 Leave Flowers for Someone. Drop off a small bouquet or single stem at a neighbor’s porch, a friend’s desk, or a stranger’s car windshield. Origami counts too!
Day 30 – July 30 Write a Thank-You Card. Pick one person who’s shaped your life. Mail or hand them a thank-you card. Gratitude is one of hope’s purest forms.
Day 31 – July 31 Teach a Small Skill. Pass on a simple tip: a recipe, a budgeting hack, a Bible study method. Comment what you shared and to who!
Day 32 – August 1 Donate Clothes or Essentials. Declutter with purpose. Give items in good condition to a shelter or church. Poll: Goodwill or Salvies?
Day 33 – August 2 Post a Prayer Request. Maybe YOU need hope too? Post your request on the GiveSendGo Prayer Wall. (givesendgo.com/prayer-wall) Let others carry the burden with you.
Day 34 – August 3 Help a Stranger. Open a door, lift a bag, or help someone find what they dropped. Hope often shows up in ordinary moments.
Day 35 – August 4 Start a Hope Jar. Write something hopeful on a slip of paper and drop it in a jar. Keep adding. Take a picture of your hope jar. Share it on social media and tag us @GiveSendGo.

WEEK 6: Rooted in Hope – Grounding Our Faith August 5–11, 2025

Hope that lasts is rooted in something deeper. This week, we anchor ourselves in God’s truth, presence, and purpose.

Day 36 – August 5 Support a Local Business. Shop small today. It might be coffee, produce, or a local artist’s craft. What is your favorite local business to support?
Day 37 – August 6 Organize a Prayer Circle. Ask 2–3 friends to gather (in person or online) and pray for others. “For where two or three are gathered…” – Matthew 18:20
Day 38 – August 7 Make a Care Package. Fill a small bag with snacks, socks, hygiene items, or encouragement notes. Drop it off to someone in need or keep it ready in your car.
Day 39 – August 8 Write a Hopeful Letter. Send a handwritten note to someone struggling. Tell them you see them, and God’s not done. Who did you send it to?
Day 40 – August 9 Share a GiveSendGo Campaign. Find a campaign on GiveSendGo that moved you and post it online with one sentence: “I believe in this.” You never know who will be encouraged—or who might give.
Day 41 – August 10 Visit Someone Lonely. Make time for someone who might be isolated: a widow, veteran, elderly neighbor, or sick friend. Your presence may be the most powerful gift you give this month.
Day 42 – August 11 Donate to a Food Bank. Bring shelf-stable items to a food pantry or church drop box. What are the BEST / WORST items to donate to a food pantry?

WEEK 7: Hope Made Visible – Signs and Symbols of Light August 12–18, 2025

This week is about expressing hope creatively and visibly—art, action, and testimony in motion.

Day 43 – August 12 Make a Hope Poster. Create an uplifting sign or artwork and display it publicly (e.g., car window, bulletin board, fence). Take a picture and share! Hope catches eyes before it captures hearts.
Day 44 – August 13 Mentor Someone Younger. Share your time, experience, or just your presence with a younger person. You are someone’s answer to prayer.
Day 45 – August 14 Plant a Symbol of Hope. Plant a seed, flower, or small tree. Snap a photo and say a prayer over it. Even now, something new is growing.
Day 46 – August 1 Encourage and Inspire Yourself Visit GiveSendGo.com/testimonials and read at least 4 success stories to recharge and encourage yourself. Post about a testimony that resonated with you, and use #60DaysOfHope
Day 47 – August 16: Organize or Join a Cleanup. Clean up your street, a park, or a public space. Invite others or do it solo. Hope restores what’s been neglected.
Day 48 – August 17 Bake for Someone. Make muffins, cookies, or bread and give them to a friend, neighbor, or teacher. Snap a pic of the delicious goodness! Love rises like warm bread.
Day 49 – August 18 Write a True Story of Hope. Post a personal story (short or long) about when hope won in your life. Use #60DaysOfHope  This could be the most powerful day yet.

WEEK 8: Hope on Mission – Bold Faith, Big Impact August 19–25, 2025

Hope starts small—but when it’s Spirit-led, it transforms lives. This week, we get bolder.

Day 50 – August 19 Donate a Few Hours to a Cause. Serve in-person or virtually—use your talents to lift someone else. Hope is love with sleeves rolled up.
Day 51 – August 20 Create a Gratitude Wall. Set up a pegboard at work, church, or home for people to post what they’re thankful for. Invite others to see their blessings—and yours. Share where you put yours!
Day 52 – August 21 Champion a Cause You Believe In. START a GiveSendGo campaign for a cause you can make an impact on. (alternatively, you can donate-to or share a campaign that already exists) You are allowed to care loudly.
Day 53 – August 22 Give a Handmade Gift. Make something meaningful: a card, candle, poem, art. Then give it away. Even simple things can carry eternal meaning.
Day 54 – August 23 Host a “Hope Chat.” Ask a few friends, “Where do you see God at work lately?” Share some of the answers with us in the comments. Sometimes God speaks through someone else’s story.
Day 55 – August 24 Write a Positive Review. Leave a kind review for a local business, GiveSendGo, or a social media page you like and follow. Public encouragement changes reputations and revenue.
Day 56 – August 25 Spread Kindness Online. Post five encouraging comments across social media today. Flood the feed with something different.

WEEK 9: A Hope That Remains – Reflecting, Rejoicing, and Renewing August 26–August 29, 2025

Now we pause, look back, and let the seeds take root. The journey ends, but the ripple continues.

Day 57 – August 26 Create a Hope Video. Record a 30-second video about what “hope” means to you now. Tag @GiveSendGo & use #60DaysOfHope. Your testimony might be the spark for someone else.
Day 58 – August 27 Go on a Prayer Walk. Walk your neighborhood praying silently (or aloud) over homes, families, and schools. Let your steps carry purpose.
Day 59 – August 28 Make a Lasting Difference Join the Giver Army at GiverArmy.com and be a part of hope in others' lives for the future! Hope is worth investing into.
Day 60 – August 29 Celebrate Hope! Host a small gathering, post a thank-you video, or do something joyful today to celebrate the past 60 days. God has done great things—rejoice in them!

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him...” – Romans 15:13

Make This Summer Count

Sharing hope is a choice we make, day after day, to shine a light in dark places, to show up for others, and to live like we believe God is still at work. Whether you do all 60 days or just a few, each day you choose to show hope is a day you help make the world better.

Let’s make sharing hope a habit. The world needs it. We all do.