Pennies from Heaven

Have you ever thought about the value of a penny? It is not very much in America and people throw them away all the time. Have you ever looked down on the street and seen a penny and not picked it up? So have most Americans.

Yet in other countries, such as Africa or Mexico, due to the exchange rate, a penny is valuable there. A few pennies can help feed a hungry or starving person. Children can live and not die, and famine can decrease.

Here in the U.S. we are a very diverse nation, many races, many creeds, yet we all agree on one thing--we can help those who are hurting around the world. We can even help hungry people here in America, such as Native Americans or people living below the poverty line.

Pennies From Heaven started in January 2006 with $2.33.  From that small beginning it has grown to over $104,000 and has fed people in 16 countries.  “Do not despise the small beginning for the eyes of the Lord rejoice to see the work begin.”  Zechariah 4:10  Only the Lord could have done something like this.  People from other countries have now started donating their small coins.

How can I help??? By picking up pennies everywhere you see them, in the street, in your car, in your house, everywhere.

Who can help??? Students, businesses, young people, old people, teenagers, civic groups. Even homeless people have helped us, due to the small value of pennies.

What do I do with them??? Take them to any Wells Fargo Bank in your state and deposit them to the account of "Pennies From Heaven-Betty Swann Ministries" and they will get to us.

If there is no Wells Fargo Bank near you, cash them into bills, checks or money order, and mail them to:
Wells Fargo Bank
905 S. Fillmore
Suite 101
Amarillo, TX 79101

They will deposit them for you directly into the account.

You can also visit our site dedicated specifically to Pennies from Heaven.