Orphan Grain Train Chosen as Bright Horizons 2023 Outstanding Community Partner
Doug Trampe, Warehouse Manager at the Norfolk warehouse in Nebraska was presented with a plaque from Lacy Kimes with Bright Horizons. OGT was chosen as their 2023 Outstanding Community Partner with always being able to help with needed items when called. Bright Horizons is a domestic abuse shelter for women and their children. Way to…
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Confirmation Class Lend Helping Hands
The 8th grade Confirmation Class from First Plymouth UCC Church had a “Serve” day in the Lincoln community and volunteered at OGT-Lincoln Collection Center in the morning and then packed 11,448 Mercy Meals with Mercy Meals of Lincoln in the evening. Ella Wiles is their Youth Director.
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71 Quilts Delivered to Help Those in Need
Darrel Thimjon with St Paul Lutheran Church in St Joseph, Missouri delivered 71 quilts to keep people warm this winter. Thank you for supporting OGT’s Lincoln Collection Center in Nebraska.
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Students Help Sort and Pack Aid
The Lutheran High School Golf Team from Parker, Colorado volunteered to sort and pack clothes at the OGT Castle Rock Collection Center. They did a great job and had fun.
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Packing Event in Great Bend Kansas Produced 80,352 Meals
150 volunteers came to make meals for the hungry in Great Bend, KS. It was an amazing day with producing 80,352 meals to be shared locally. There were 13 countries represented with one of the groups, as far away as Africa, Australia, Brazil, Poland and more. Thank you everyone that served those in need locally.
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Fundraiser Helps to Donate 200 Items For Those in Need
Linda Jones (L), and Ruth Bloedorn, with her son, are consultants with Mary & Martha. Ruth had a fundraiser for OGT and people could buy inspirational books & calendars along with cuddly soft bears for those in need. She was able to deliver more than 200 donated items! Thank you for this opportunity to partner…
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Layette Kits and Quilts Delivered
Perry and Connie Wilson of Trinity Lutheran Church, Glenwood, IA came to the Lincoln Collection Center with 10 layette kits and 10 quilts to donate! Connie made the layette kits and ladies at Trinity made the quilts. Connie also volunteers in the medical supply room, sorting, counting and packing medical supplies to be sent around…
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Bible Study Group Help Make Hygiene Kits
Tom Watson, OGT’s Donor Relation Specialist, recently met with a small group of ladies at their weekly Bible Study and gave a demonstration of putting together Hygiene Kits. He presented the story and current work of Orphan Grain Train. They completed 11 kits and decided to share the kits with a local organization in need…
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Every Little Girl Deserves a Beautiful Dress
Ann Strange from Sheridan Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE believes every little girl deserves a beautiful dress. She has made 136 pillowcase dresses for OGT so far.
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