Super Baskets of Hope

On January 6 & 7, 2026, 350 volunteers in St. Louis assembled 8,000 baskets and 8,000 tote bags to be shipped to each NFL city across the country and delivered by NFL players to children in hospitals just before the Super Bowl. Kurt had a chance to thank those volunteers for their efforts in a Zoom call and speak of his firsthand experience delivering baskets. One of the volunteers in attendance received a basket in 2008 from Kurt and Brenda at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital! Click here for more info on Super Baskets of Hope.

Double Blessings in Phoenix

Two single moms and their kids were surprised just before Thanksgiving with complete furnishings for their new Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona homes thanks to support from Aaron's Inc, U-Haul, Brooklyn Bedding, and Sprouts Farmers Market. The families were stunned to find their houses fully furnished with help from Aaron's Inc. A grant was provided by U-Haul to cover the cost of bedding, kitchen supplies, home decor items, and more. Brooklyn Bedding donated eight mattresses along with pillows and Sprouts Farmers Market stocked the pantry with nutritious foods including a Thanksgiving feast. These were the 63rd and 64th families surprised by First Things First with Homes for the Holidays. Click here to see a media story about the special day.