08/28/2026
🤍 PEOPLE OF CHOSEN | Melissa Blanco 🎂
Today we’re celebrating Melissa Blanco—not only as one of our wonderful Chosen volunteers, but because it’s her birthday! 🥳🎉
Melissa has been volunteering with Chosen for five months, and it all started with a nudge from her boss at The JaxSir Group. As Melissa puts it:
“I’m forever grateful.”
And we’re grateful, too! ❤️
Born and raised in Bryan, Texas, Melissa loves creating art, listening to Sade 🎶, and, of course, pranking the Chosen family. 😂
Her favorite part of volunteering is helping others, and she especially loves seeing the relief on someone’s face after receiving the assistance they need.
“It makes my heart happy.”
Something you might be surprised to learn about Melissa? She’s a Spice Girl!
Okay, okay… wrong Mel B. 😂
Our Mel B is actually an actress! 🎭
Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
And when asked why she would encourage someone else to volunteer with Chosen, Melissa said:
“Helping others is more than just generosity. It is an expression of our love for Christ.”
What a beautiful way to live out Serve the One. ❤️
Happy Birthday, Melissa! 🎂 Thank you for bringing your creativity, kindness, laughter, and a little bit of mischief to the Chosen family. We’re so glad you’re here!
Is it a crime to eat too much cake on your birthday? Ask Miss Lawanna. 😂🍰