Stories of Hope
Healing Through Literacy
We create handmade candles and soaps while funding literacy initiatives and magical storytimes for children facing critical illnesses.
Every Purchase Supports Children’s Literacy • Magical Storytimes • Courage Baskets for Children Facing Critical Illness & Trauma
The Courage Basket
Our Courage Baskets are hand-selected gift sets designed to deliver solace, light, and happiness to young ones navigating medical struggles, trauma, or complex life events. Every bundle features curated books, engaging activities, soft blankets, and heartfelt notes intended to reassure each recipient of their immense worth and the community standing beside them. By blending empathy with the magic of reading, these baskets represent more than physical items, they serve as pathways to wonder and restoration during truly challenging times. We are dedicated to delivering a sense of optimism to families, one delivery at a time.
"It is our prayer that every child recognizes that even in their darkest hours, bravery is discovered through compassion, belief, and the unwavering support of those who walk along their path."
-Colleen Jamieson, Mrs. Brevard County FL 2026
Founder & President
Lumina Hope Collection
Virtuous Stories
Share Your Prayer Request
We believe in the power of prayer and community. Share your heart with us, and our team will stand in support with you.
Upcoming Events
Blankets & Bear Hugs Community Day with Child Rescue CoalitionAugust 15th, 20264930 Conference Way N
Books of Hope - Book DriveFri, Aug 28Will pick up where needed
Candle Making for a CauseWed, Aug 26Parasol Melbourne
A Heart for Healing
Stories of Hope: Healing Through Literacy was founded with a simple mission—to bring hope, comfort, and healing to children facing critical illness, trauma, and difficult life circumstances through the power of literacy and compassion.
Through our Lumina Hope Collection of artisanal candles and soaps, every purchase helps support the work of Stories of Hope. Proceeds help fund our Courage Basket initiative, magical storytime experiences in children's hospitals, and unforgettable events created to celebrate and encourage these brave little heroes and their families.
We believe that something as simple as a story, a thoughtfully curated gift basket, or a moment of joy can make a lasting impact in the life of a child. Each initiative is designed to remind children that they are seen, cherished, and surrounded by hope during their healing journey.
Together, we are creating moments of wonder, one story at a time.
