Birthday Wishes:

Tammy, I'm praying that this upcoming year is your best, yet! God bless you and your ministry. You're touching so many hearts and minds.
- Laura Knoerr
Happy birthday, Tammy! Thankful for your compassion, resilience, perseverance and kind heart. You've been a beautiful example of someone who not only hears God's words, but obeys. I admire you so much.!
- Christina D.
Happy, Happy Birthday, Tammy! You first blessed me with the wonderful Bible studies we used for Woman’s Study, and now through your tireless, creative way of making each foster child, and family feel special! May God continue to bless you in the year to come!!
- Suzanne Norten
You are a light for Jesus and a joy in the Kingdom! His blessings on your head!
- The Wolfe Family
Happy Birthday, Mrs. McMahan! I hope you've had a lovely day filled with God's richest blessings. How could words ever express the impact you have had on my life?! Thank you for your example to me of what it means to be a woman of God!
- Brittany S.
Happy Birthday Tammy🥰🎂🎁 We wish you an amazing day for an awesome lady!!!
- Maria
May the Lord continue to bless you with each knot you make. Thank you for threading our kids’ hearts with yarn, love and something that is uniquely their own. Each child Is unique and is precious to God so we thank you for the way you celebrate them.
- The Kozlowski’s
Tammy, I’ve only met you a few times, but the word that comes to my mind first is “impressive”. I say this because when you see someone answering God’s calling on their life, how can it not leave you impressed! You truly are inspirational. As others (including myself) see you serving with your whole heart, we see what it means to be His hands and feet. Glory to God as we watch The Ruth Project make a difference in the lives of those who need to know people care. May you, your family, and all your endeavors, be blessed beyond measure as you serve our great God!🥰
- Lisa B
Happy Birthday Tammy🥰🎂🎁 We wish you an amazing day for an awesome lady!!!
- Maria
Happy birthday Tammy! Blessings for today and the year to come!🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
- Lisa
Tammy - We are celebrating you on this special day! Your friendship has been a sweet gift throughout the years. We love watching God open up doors in your life to help and bless those around you. We hope the coming year is filled with more blessings. Our prayer is that God would continue to glorify His name through the Ruth Project. IT has been so special to watch it become a real part of your life. We hope you have a BEAUTIFULLY, WONDERFUL DAY!!! Happy Birthday, friend!
- The Gullett Family
My dear Tammy, What a joy it is to watch you embrace fostering and then expand into serving hundreds of other families. I am not surprised because it seems like everything you do is filled with love and blessings and looking for ways to include others! Happy Birthday from the whole Graham Family!!!
- Mary Lou Graham
Happy birthday Tammy! Hope you have a wonderful day. May all your wishes come true. Thank you for all you do 🫶🏼
- Orozco Family
Happy Birthday 🎂!!! I hope you have an awesome day !! I also hope your family spoils you today on your special day !!! I thank God for you !! Your have been a wonderful blessing to our family. I can't wait to see what Blessing s God has for you in the next year !!! Love ya the Gatewood s
- Lisa Gatewood
Have a wonderful Birthday Tammy!! I hope you have a great day.💖🎉
- Sarah
Dear Tammy, I'm SO very grateful that our paths crossed through Bible Bee so many years ago and to observe from afar the deep, deep kingdom impact you continue to have on families and children. You have invested well through your time, energies, abilities, and devotion to the Lord. May you continue to see God open new opportunities to strengthen, encourage and inspire others. Many blessings to you! Stephanie
- Stephanie Renfer
Oh, Tammy, my words are completely inadequate to express the depth of my appreciation for you…a mighty woman of God…a diligent student of the Word…a true and faithful friend…and the best example of Christ’s love that I have ever seen in a Christian woman. I love you, most beautiful friend. May the Lord give you the sweetest day as you are surrounded by His abundant love.
- Cheryl
Happy Birthday, precious Tammy! The Lord blessed our world when He created you, full of huge ideas to advocate for the voiceless, encourage the weary and all with a sparkle in your eye and the best hugs! You reflect His goodness and His heart in your words, your actions and your enthusiasm; you are a blessing to me and to countless more! May you feel, today and always, deeply loved and valued. I cannot wait to see what miracles the Lord continues in to do with the loaves and fish that you faithfully offer to Him. Happiest of Birthdays, dear friend!
- Sally
You are such a gift and a blessing! I’m not sure I still believe you are even real. An angel in the flesh. Thank you for loving, supporting, providing, and encouraging us in ways that bless beyond words. You are precious. May your birthday be the best, full of all your favorite people.
- Michelle
Happy Birthday to our dear friend, Tammy, whose visionary nature and strong faith make her an incredible friend and role model. She strives to make a positive difference in the world. Tammy's commitment to prayer and her deep love for God guide her actions and decisions, allowing her to navigate life's challenges with grace and wisdom. Her unwavering faith and visionary mindset make her an inspiring woman to celebrate today! HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!!🎈🎊🎁🎂🎉!!!!!.
- Heidi and Ron
You are such a gift and a blessing! I’m not sure I still believe you are even real. An angel in the flesh. Thank you for loving, supporting, providing, and encouraging us in ways that bless beyond words. You are precious. May your birthday be the best, full of all your favorite people.
- Michelle
Tammy, Birthday wishes from Tennessee! I hope you have a wonderful birthday! So thankful for your ministry.
- Sherri
Dearest Knees, We knew God had connected our hearts long before we met in person. You are a friend on whom I can count for prayer, understanding, and overflowing love NO MATTER WHAT I share with you. You are a friend to whom I look as my example in prayer, in study, and true, living devotion to Christ. You are a friend whom I watch in awe as I see you cooperating with God as He opens new doors and areas of ministry, all with the same heart-focus I've seen in you for so long: showing forth His love as you bring many to the increasing knowledge of Him. Thank you for being a doer and not just a hearer, a proclaimer of truth in word and in deed, and a friend closer than a sister. I love you and wish you the happiest of birthdays and the biggest of blessings for you AND this project of your heart in the year ahead! Always love from PINK
- Marti Pieper
Dearest Tammy, I praise the Lord for the blessing of you and our coveted friendship! May you have a wonderful birthday knowing that you are loved and so very appreciated!
- Kellie Henninger
Happy, Happy Birthday, Tammy! You first blessed me with the wonderful Bible studies we used for Woman’s Study, and now through your tireless, creative way of making each foster child, and family feel special! May God continue to bless you in the year to come!!
- Suzanne Norten
Happy birthday Tammy wish you many more ❤️❤️❤️
- Nikki Williams
Happy Birthday beautiful Tammy! It is a blessing and honor to call you my friend and sister-in-Christ. May you feel loved and celebrated today. You are a blessing to all who know and love you!!
- Shelby Naugle
Tammy, Happy Birthday! I hope you have a blessed day. You always have such a joyful attitude and a heart to know Christ better and to make Him known to others. Thank you for living out a life that demonstrates selfless living and authentic Christianity. You are loved by many! Becky Patterson
- Becky Patterson
Happy birthday Tammy!!! Miss you so much, hope you have the best day!
- Avery Moore
Tammy, I thank God for you and the opportunity to see your heart for these families come to life at Ruth Project. God is truly being glorified through you. Have a very happy and blessed birthday!🎉🎉🎉
- Sara
Tammy's Birthday Wishes

Meal Team

Meals are such a wonderful way to provide instant and practical relief to our families on a hard day (or just a busy one)!

Once you’ve cooked to your heart’s content, choose a date and time below to drop off your meal(s) at The Storehouse in Elgin.

Some details:
- All items in meal must be frozen. We love sides and dessert options as well.
- Kid-friendly and comfort meals are encouraged.
- Please avoid allergies (ie: peanuts, shellfish).
- If you have gluten/dairy free recipes, we also accept those!
- Please attach a separate sheet with details instructions for cooking and recipe (including ingredients)

Thank you!
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Farm Landscape Team

The Farm Landscape Team will help keep The Farm grounds looking beautiful for our families. You are welcome to come anytime within the listed hours!

Routine tasks may include: Weed-waking, weeding, mulching, watering, and gathering flowers for bouquets.

(We are looking for four zero-turn drivers to help mow once a month. If you, or someone you know, would like to help with mowing - please email us below!)

If you have any questions, please email us at Info@RuthProject.com
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Animal Care

Calling all animal lovers!

Love and snuggles from our variety of farm creatures is important to our children. This Animal Care Team will help feed, care for, and train our farm animals.

This includes our donkey, highland cow, chickens, ducks, and pup! Routine care will be assisting in feeding, grooming, and spending time with the animals to ensure friendliness. Training will be provided, no experience necessary.

Thank you so much!
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Greenhouse Care

Do you have a green-thumb?
We’d love your help in keeping the Greenhouse alive!

By assisting us with watering, weeding, planting, and nurturing the flower and salad beds, you will be apart of creating a calm and peaceful place for our foster moms to enjoy!

Don’t worry, we will make sure to provide you with all the instructions you need when you arrive.

Greenhouse Care only needs completed once a day - so you are welcome to come anytime between 9am-6pm (the earlier the better)!
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