Our Backstory
Our Backstory
We're on a MISSION to serve and love
through our Ministries
OUR BACKSTORY
Humble Impressions all started when I owned my restaurant and lounge called Marty’s.
A music video called “I Believe” by Brooks and Dunn came on the tv. I was so interested in the
video and song, I cried for 2 weeks thinking about it. God was touching my heart through the
words of that song. April 2007 I found myself in a bad financial situation and ended up bankrupt.
I was disabled, no longer a part of the restaurant business and therefore jobless.
I started going to church with my niece and from that Sunday forward, my heart
continued to grow and learn more about God that I believed in but never really knew. I walked
day by day in God’s presence. He led me to do volunteer work at the church. I was so grateful to
help others and it brought me so much joy. I continued to volunteer at the pantry and I was being
supplied with my clothes and food needs.
God was showing me his love and helping provide for my son. When he was 16, he
needed some new pants. He had ripped his only pair and there was no way to mend them. I was
able to get $10 from my sister to buy some. I went shopping looking for some pants. Luckily, I
was able to find a pair of basketball shorts and a t-shirt in his size 5X because there aren't many
options available in that size. I went to the register to pay and the total came up to $12. I asked if
I could get a discount as I only had $10 but the cashier refused to help lower the prices. My heart
was crushed as a mother not being able to provide for my son and his clothing necessities. A man
behind me in line showed me that God was there and He helped me purchase the clothes.
A little while after, a man from church came up to me and offered me his old clothes.
Clothes that he could no longer fit but that would fit my son. He provided for my son with a
whole new wardrobe and they were all like new. I was then touched again, by God’s love. My
son loved all his new clothes. My son was then surprised with $12 that was left in the pocket of
one of the clothes and he needed that for school that day. God is so good and my heart was
swelling with joy of his miraculous love.
When I traveled back and forth to church, I would pass this sign that said “Space for
Lease”. I didn’t have any money but I trusted God and called the number a couple of weeks later
and spoke with the landlord. I said “God told me to call and see about having a space to sell
clothes and give back to churches in the community”. I wanted to offer clothes for 99 cents a
piece that people in need could afford. He asked if a 300 square ft spot would work and I told
him yes. He offered the first month free and he would pay the utilities. We opened Humble
Impressions in June of that year and two weeks in, we had the first month's rent, utilities and
God blessed the ministry. We were able to begin to give back to the local churches. God is so
good! With all the love he has given, we went from 300 sq ft to over 20,000 sq ft ,and still growing.
The ministry God has put in our care now has multiple locations, food pantries, and a
community distribution center that offers household and general merchandise items at no cost to
the needy. God’s work has been nothing short of amazing!
Love, Rebecca Pardue
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
~Philippians 4:13
We're on a MISSION to serve and love through our Ministries
OUR BACKSTORY
Humble Impressions all started when I owned my restaurant and lounge called Marty’s.
A music video called “I Believe” by Brooks and Dunn came on the tv. I was so interested in the
video and song, I cried for 2 weeks thinking about it. God was touching my heart through the
words of that song. April 2007 I found myself in a bad financial situation and ended up bankrupt.
I was disabled, no longer a part of the restaurant business and therefore jobless.
I started going to church with my niece and from that Sunday forward, my heart
continued to grow and learn more about God that I believed in but never really knew. I walked
day by day in God’s presence. He led me to do volunteer work at the church. I was so grateful to
help others and it brought me so much joy. I continued to volunteer at the pantry and I was being
supplied with my clothes and food needs.
God was showing me his love and helping provide for my son. When he was 16, he
needed some new pants. He had ripped his only pair and there was no way to mend them. I was
able to get $10 from my sister to buy some. I went shopping looking for some pants. Luckily, I
was able to find a pair of basketball shorts and a t-shirt in his size 5X because there aren't many
options available in that size. I went to the register to pay and the total came up to $12. I asked if
I could get a discount as I only had $10 but the cashier refused to help lower the prices. My heart
was crushed as a mother not being able to provide for my son and his clothing necessities. A man
behind me in line showed me that God was there and He helped me purchase the clothes.
A little while after, a man from church came up to me and offered me his old clothes.
Clothes that he could no longer fit but that would fit my son. He provided for my son with a
whole new wardrobe and they were all like new. I was then touched again, by God’s love. My
son loved all his new clothes. My son was then surprised with $12 that was left in the pocket of
one of the clothes and he needed that for school that day. God is so good and my heart was
swelling with joy of his miraculous love.
When I traveled back and forth to church, I would pass this sign that said “Space for
Lease”. I didn’t have any money but I trusted God and called the number a couple of weeks later
and spoke with the landlord. I said “God told me to call and see about having a space to sell
clothes and give back to churches in the community”. I wanted to offer clothes for 99 cents a
piece that people in need could afford. He asked if a 300 square ft spot would work and I told
him yes. He offered the first month free and he would pay the utilities. We opened Humble
Impressions in June of that year and two weeks in, we had the first month's rent, utilities and
God blessed the ministry. We were able to begin to give back to the local churches. God is so
good! With all the love he has given, we went from 300 sq ft to over 20,000 sq ft ,and still growing.
The ministry God has put in our care now has multiple locations, food pantries, and a
community distribution center that offers household and general merchandise items at no cost to
the needy. God’s work has been nothing short of amazing!
Love, Rebecca Pardue
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
~Philippians 4:13
Our Ministries
We are the hands and feet of Jesus. We have dedicated our lives to glorifying God by serving all those struggling to overcome hopelessness brought on by many of life's disadvantages including but not limited to disease, poverty, old age, and mental health issues.
Thrift Store
Our thrift store is open 5 days a week and all of our clothes are sold at just $.99.
Food Pantry
The food pantry is open M-W-F from 2-5pm. Recipients are allotted to come 1x per week.
Distribution Center
The distribution center is open periodically and everything is given away free. A recipient is allotted a certain number of items. All the items here are general merchandise.
Southern In Reach the Streets
This ministry was founded to help fulfill the gap that we noticed outside of the bigger metro areas in Southern Indiana between Indianapolis and Louisville metros. We envision setting up a mobile food pantry at different churches throughout the month.
We can't exist without you
Become a monetary donor
Volunteer your time
Donate Items
Did You Know?
Approximately 37.9 million people or 11.6 % of the United States live below the poverty line
Did You Know?
9.2 % of the world live in extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is considered less than $2.15 a day
Did You Know?
The poverty line in the United States is $14,580 for an individual and $30,000 For a family of 4.
Did You Know?
6.3 million people are considered working poor. Working poor are those who work atleast 27 hours a week but still fall below the poverty line.
Did You Know?
4.3 % of all workers in the United States are considered working poor.
With your help we have served so many
As of August 2023.....
21,725 Individuals Served
$ Amount of Donations Distributed $6,731,000
192,000 lbs of food distributed
Over 680,000 lbs diverted from landfills and given to the needy
Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Greenwood, Taylorsville, and now mobile distributions in Southern Indiana will begin. This year 1st quarter 2023 we have served free product distributions and food to just under 8,000 people 2,500 familes. We have diverted approximately 324,000 lbs of general merchandise returns and overstock that was destined for a landfill and got it into the hands of the elderly, disabled, homeless, needy, and veteran populations here in Indiana.
Our Ministries
We are the hands and feet of Jesus. We have dedicated our lives to glorifying God by serving all those struggling to overcome hopelessness brought on by many of life's disadvantages including but not limited to disease, poverty, old age, and mental health issues.
Thrift Store
Our thrift store is open 5 days a week and all of our clothes are sold at just $.99.
Food Pantry
The food pantry is open M-W-F from 2-5pm. Recipients are allotted to come 1x per week.
Distribution Center
The distribution center is open periodically and everything is given away free. A recipient is allotted a certain number of items. All the items here are general merchandise.
Southern In Reach the Streets
This ministry was founded to help fulfill the gap that we noticed outside of the bigger metro areas in Southern Indiana between Indianapolis and Louisville metros. We envision setting up a mobile food pantry at different churches throughout the month.
We can't exist without you
Become a monetary donor
Volunteer your time
Donate Items
Did You Know?
Approximately 37.9 million people or 11.6 % of the United States live below the poverty line
Did You Know?
9.2 % of the world live in extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is considered less than $2.15 a day
Did You Know?
The poverty line in the United States is $14,580 for an individual and $30,000 For a family of 4.
Did You Know?
6.3 million people are considered working poor. Working poor are those who work atleast 27 hours a week but still fall below the poverty line.
Did You Know?
4.3 % of all workers in the United States are considered working poor.
With your help we have served so many
As of August 2023.....
21,725 Individuals Served
$ Amount of Donations Distributed $6,731,000
192,000 lbs of food distributed
Over 680,000 lbs diverted from landfills and given to the needy
Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Greenwood, Taylorsville, and now mobile distributions in Southern Indiana will begin. This year 1st quarter 2023 we have served free product distributions and food to just under 8,000 people 2,500 familes. We have diverted approximately 324,000 lbs of general merchandise returns and overstock that was destined for a landfill and got it into the hands of the elderly, disabled, homeless, needy, and veteran populations here in Indiana.