SHERIDAN — The idea derived from a few different places for Crystal Merriam. 

Seeing single mothers struggle with employment and raising a child through her job at Legacy Pregnancy Center. Experiencing an unsuccessful garage sale where loads of clothes sat unpurchased. 

With minimal sewing experience but recognizing an opportunity, Merriam followed a nudge from God encouraging her to start a nonprofit that employs parents at liveable wages. 

After hours of researching different ideas and reaching out to her pastor, Father Kevin Jones of Grace Anglican Church, Lagniappe was born. 

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