Our team

Jodie was a Preacher's kid, where her parents Pastored a church in Lynchburg, VA.  This is where Jodie's journey in serving began.  

At the age of 10, Jodie began raising funds by selling dozens of donuts every Saturday. Jodie's nickname quickly became the 'donut girl'. 

For nearly 10 years, every Saturday morning,  unless Jodie called out sick, the donut route began promptly at 8 am, her father as her chauffeur, in the beloved green church van.  

The pigtails might have helped the donut sells, but the little girls' heart was changed forever when she learned the proceeds from the donut sells served a greater purpose.  These proceeds assisted in filling the Church's Food Pantry; providing clothing, shoes, and essentials, along with hosting displaced families. 

Jodie's parents demonstrated the gift of serving and she caught the vision to carry on the legacy of serving in her community.

Over the last 20 years, Jodie and her husband Greg, have served in their local church and community, in various volunteering positions, VBS, giving campaigns, and missions trips.  They led the Annual Helping Hands Campaign for single parents, providing food, gifts and essentials.   

While Northern Virginia may seem to be an affluent area, there are still needs in the community.

 Jodie and team served local neighborhoods with warm meals, clothes and essentials but most importantly, the team was investing love and hope into their hearts. 

 Jodie & Greg's vision is to partner with compassionate volunteers and facilitate essential donations to assist those who need a helping hand.

 By Faith Fund is a Non-Profit Organization and their hope is to make a difference anywhere they can.

Greg's passion for serving, stems from his upbringing in a military family as well as his 11 years of service in the US Army. Greg has lived in several different countries and has seen the global need for lending a helping hand. 

While living in Germany at a very young age, Greg witnessed a man picking through the garbage to feed his family. The significance of that event made a lasting impression and keen awareness of needs around him, which ultimately began to shape his heart for giving. 

Greg also took notice of his mother's endless yard sales. He realized there was no exchange of money, rather, a community give-away.  Greg's mother was not passing out clothes, shoes, and essentials, she was passing on kindness to those who needed a little hope. 

Over the last 20 years, Greg has served in his local church along with his wife Jodie, in various volunteering positions to include countless  young adult gatherings, youth outings, charity events and hosting an exchange student from Austria for a school year.  

Greg and Jodie's volunteering experiences run deep within the community, as well as their travel abroad on mission's trips.  

Ghana's mission's trip included raising money for an Orphanage, providing soccer balls, shirts and essentials.

Lithuania's mission's trip included visiting a Children's Hospital, teaching at a local university, and participating in a Children's Cancer Benefit Concert.  

Volunteering, charity events, and international missions trips, all have been life changing for Greg & Jodie. Their

 desire is to encourage the community to participate in planting seeds of generosity, By Faith.