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It Takes a Whole Community to Walk a Homeless Friend Home
There is an old saying: It takes a village to raise a child. At Held by Love, we believe there is another truth our communities desperately need to remember: It takes a whole community to walk a homeless friend home. Homelessness is rarely caused by one problem, and it will rarely be solved by one organization. A person may need a safe place to sleep tonight. Tomorrow, they may need clean clothes. They may need a shower before a job interview. A ride to an appointment. Help r

Sha'Liyah Vareya
14 hours ago3 min read


Held by Love Gift Ideas: Give Something That Means Something
Give a Gift. Give Love. Give Hope. Some gifts are opened once. Others keep giving long after the wrapping paper is gone. When you choose a gift from Held by Love, you are doing both: giving someone something thoughtful and helping fuel a movement built around dignity, compassion, practical service, and love in action. Every purchase is a donation of love. A mug becomes morning encouragement. A journal becomes a place for dreams and prayers. A shirt becomes a conversation. A c

Sha'Liyah Vareya
2 days ago3 min read


AMJ Merch Is Live: Wear the Fight. Carry the Mission.
The AMJ Collection Is Here AMJMANIACS—this one is for you. Held by Love’s official AMJ merchandise is live, and every piece gives you a way to support AMJ, represent the movement, and help carry a message that matters far beyond the wrestling ring. This collection is built around one idea: real strength lifts others up. When you wear AMJ × Held by Love gear, you are not simply wearing wrestling merchandise—you are helping put the mission in front of more people. So pick your

Sha'Liyah Vareya
2 days ago2 min read


Your Gift Can Go Twice as Far: Help Us Unlock a $1,000 Matching Donation
We’ve been given an incredible opportunity—and now we need our community to help us finish it. Held by Love has received an extraordinary commitment from the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia: If our community helps us raise $1,000, the Foundation has committed to match it with another $1,000. That means the first $1,000 we raise can become $2,000 of direct momentum for Love Loads—our community laundry outreach created to help individuals and families facing financial

Sha'Liyah Vareya
2 days ago3 min read
MAKE ROOM. — Matthew 25 Challenge, August 23, 2026
Today’s Matthew 25 Challenge: make room for one person who might otherwise be left at the edge. Widen the circle with dignity, welcome, and love.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
4 days ago2 min read


BE THE YES. — Matthew 25 Challenge, August 22, 2026
Today’s Matthew 25 Challenge is simple: notice one real need and be willing to say yes—with practical help, dignity, and love in action.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
5 days ago2 min read


Real Strength Steps Into the Cage: AMJ at AWF Uncag3d + Wear the Mission
AMJ hits the steel cage at AWF Uncag3d on August 22 in Ringgold, Georgia—and the official AMJ × Held by Love Matthew 25 flagship shirt lets AMJMANIACS wear the mission beyond the ring.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
6 days ago2 min read


A Wrestler Chose to Fight for People: The Story Behind the AMJ × Held by Love Movement
Everybody knows what a wrestler fights against. We want the world to see who AMJ is fighting for—and the story behind the official AMJ × Held by Love flagship shirt.

Sha'Liyah Vareya
7 days ago2 min read


YOUR HELD BY LOVE AMBASSADOR IS GOING UN-CAGED!
🔥⚡ AMJMANIACS — YOUR HELD BY LOVE AMBASSADOR IS GOING UN-CAGED! ⚡🔥 AMJ is stepping back into the ring for another explosive night of AWF Pro Wrestling, and the AMJMANIACS need to SHOW UP and SHOW OUT! 💪 📅 August 22nd📍 Circus Tent Arena — Ringgold, Georgia⛓️ AWF UNCAGED This is more than a wrestling event for us. AMJ has chosen to use his platform, his strength, and his voice to stand with Held by Love and the Matthew 25 Challenge — reminding all of us that REAL STRENGTH

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 191 min read


🔥⚡ AMJ REAL STRENGTH — MATTHEW 25 CHALLENGE ⚡🔥
🔥⚡ AMJ REAL STRENGTH — MATTHEW 25 CHALLENGE ⚡🔥 AMJMANIACS, it’s time to show the world what REAL STRENGTH looks like. Real strength isn’t just how much you can lift. It’s lifting someone else when life has knocked them down. For today’s AMJ Real Strength Matthew 25 Challenge, do ONE thing to help someone carrying a heavy load. 💪 Buy a meal for someone who is hungry.💪 Help someone with groceries, gas, laundry, or another basic need.💪 Check on somebody who has been struggl

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 191 min read


Proud Partner of Held by Love — First 2 Last Benefit Specialists
We are so excited to announce a new Proud Partner of Held by Love — First 2 Last Benefit Specialists! When community-minded people and organizations bring their gifts together, we can reach people in ways none of us could accomplish alone. James Moses and the team at First 2 Last Benefit Specialists are joining Held by Love with a heart for serving seniors and helping individuals and families better understand the benefits and protection available to them. Through this partne

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 162 min read


Welcome AMJ — “The Ultimate Package” — as a community partner with Held by Love.
Today, Held by Love is proud to announce a partnership that means far more to us than simply putting two logos side by side. We are honored to welcome AMJ — “The Ultimate Package” — as a community partner with Held by Love. AMJ has offered to use his platform, his wrestling career, his image, his merchandise, and most importantly, his heart to help serve people in need. He has stepped forward to support charity wrestling events, help promote Held by Love through co-branded me

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 162 min read


Help Someone Carry Something Heavy
Today's Challenge – August 15, 2026 Help Someone Carry Something Heavy #LoveLooksLikeThis Not every burden is emotional. Sometimes it's a heavy box. A load of groceries. A suitcase. A stroller. A stack of supplies. A wheelchair. A helping hand at exactly the right moment. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge reminds us that love is often expressed through simple acts of service. Help someone carry something heavy. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. Offer to help a neighb

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 152 min read


Give Someone a Compliment
Today's Challenge – August 14, 2026 Give Someone a Compliment #LoveLooksLikeThis A sincere compliment costs nothing. Yet it can become one of the most valuable gifts another person receives all day. We often assume people already know they are appreciated. That they know they're doing a good job. That they know they're valued. But the truth is, many people are quietly wondering if anyone notices their efforts at all. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is wonderfully simple: Give so

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 142 min read


Leave an Encouraging Note
Today's Challenge – August 13, 2026 Leave an Encouraging Note #LoveLooksLikeThis Some of the most powerful words in the world are often written on the smallest pieces of paper. "I'm proud of you." "You matter." "Keep going." "I'm praying for you." "You are loved." A simple note may only take a minute to write, but it has the power to stay with someone for years. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is beautifully simple: Leave an encouraging note for someone. Place one on a coworker'

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 132 min read


Share a Kind Word. Send Encouragement. Lift Someone Up. Make Their Day Brighter.
Today's Challenge – August 12, 2026 Share a Kind Word. Send Encouragement. Lift Someone Up. Make Their Day Brighter. #LoveLooksLikeThis Sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person isn't money, food, or possessions. Sometimes... It's a few sincere words. A kind word spoken at the right moment can breathe hope into a weary heart. A simple message of encouragement can remind someone they are stronger than they think. A genuine compliment can change the course of someo

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 122 min read


Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today
Today's Challenge – August 11, 2026 Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today #LoveLooksLikeThis A smile may only last a few seconds… But the kindness that creates it can stay with someone for years. We often underestimate the power of small acts of love because they seem so ordinary. A compliment. A helping hand. A sincere thank you. A cup of coffee. A simple conversation. Yet those are often the very moments people remember when life feels difficult. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge i

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 112 min read


Be Present. Listen Deeply. Show You Care. Make Someone Feel Seen.
Today's Challenge – August 10, 2026 Be Present. Listen Deeply. Show You Care. Make Someone Feel Seen. #LoveLooksLikeThis One of the greatest gifts you can give another person doesn't cost a single penny. It's your presence. In a world full of distractions, many people feel unheard, unseen, and forgotten. We scroll past one another, rush through conversations, and often miss the opportunity to truly connect. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is an invitation to slow down. Be presen

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 102 min read


Show Up. Step In. Lend a Hand. Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today.
Today's Challenge – August 9, 2026 Show Up. Step In. Lend a Hand. Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today. #LoveLooksLikeThis Sometimes the greatest act of love isn't something extraordinary. It's simply showing up. Showing up for a friend who needs encouragement. Showing up for a neighbor who could use a helping hand. Showing up for your community when there is work to be done. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is an invitation to stop waiting for someone else to make a difference. Be

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 92 min read


See Good. Speak Life. Encourage Someone Today.
Today's Challenge – August 6, 2026 See Good. Speak Life. Encourage Someone Today. #LoveLooksLikeThis Words are powerful. They can tear someone down... Or they can help someone rise. Every day, we cross paths with people who are carrying invisible burdens. Some are battling fear. Some are questioning their worth. Some are wondering if anyone believes in them at all. Today's Matthew 25 Challenge is an invitation to become a voice of hope. See the good. Speak life. Encourage som

Sha'Liyah Vareya
Aug 62 min read
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