Small Gifts, Big Love: The Stories Behind Audrey’s Pocket

This Christmas season, The Journey had the honor of partnering with I Am A Queen Foundation in North Carolina to help bring joy, hope, and smiles to children through the gift of toys. This partnership was more than a holiday initiative—it was a reflection of what it means to show up for our communities with love in action.

Through this collaboration, toys were collected and distributed to children and families who needed a reminder that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved. For many families, the holidays can bring added financial strain, and this outreach helped ease that burden while restoring the true spirit of Christmas—generosity, compassion, and community.

Audrey’s Pocket, the outreach arm of The Journey, exists to meet tangible needs while preserving dignity and hope. Partnering with I Am A Queen Foundation allowed us to extend our reach and make an even greater impact together. Watching children light up as they received their gifts was a powerful reminder that sometimes the smallest gestures—like a toy placed in a child’s hands—can create lasting joy and meaningful memories.

We are grateful for the leadership, heart, and commitment of I Am A Queen Foundation and every volunteer and supporter who made this outreach possible. Together, we demonstrated that when organizations unite around a shared mission, communities are strengthened and lives are touched in profound ways.

As we continue this journey of outreach, Audrey’s Pocket remains committed to serving with purpose and compassion—because empowerment doesn’t stop at words; it’s lived out through action.