Special Visit With OGT’s Donor Relations Specialist
Tom Watson, OGT Donor Relations Specialist, met with Jim (Collection Center Manager)and Kathy Carter (Board Member) and Bob (Mercy Meals of Lincoln President) and Kay Marshall (past Board member of OGT) on July 31 to tour the Lincoln warehouse and work on strategic planning and donor relations. Pictured is Jim & Kathy Carter with Tom…
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Wonderful Volunteers Pack 4.5 Pallets in an Hour and a Half
St. John’s Lutheran Church, School & Preschool staff had a day of team building & serving at OGT’s Norfolk warehouse. It was amazing to watch this group of 52 people pack 4.5 pallets of books in 1.5 hours! I believe this was record timing for OGT! Thank you for your hard work and smiles while…
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980 Christmas Boxes Packed
Thank you to everyone that has helped pack Christmas Gift Boxes & to those that donated items or gave monetary gifts. So far, 980 Christmas gift Boxes have been packed and will soon be on their way to children in Republic of Georgia, Latvia and New Mexico! There are many more to pack so watch…
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ProLift Cares Team Donates Backpacks to Bless Others
Phoenix Branch volunteers were blessed with 200 backpacks filled with school supplies from employees of ProLift Rigging Company located in Glendale, AZ. Phoenix Branch’s Assistant Branch Manager, Paul Richardson is an employee of ProLift Rigging Company and suggested this event to the ProLift Cares Team. The employees assembled the School Backpacks and Jeannie Becker (OGT-Phoenix…
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Construction Begins on New Warehouse
Houston Branch volunteers have worked hard to raise funds and make plans for a new warehouse! Construction has begun in hopes of being completed by end of this year! The warehouse will be 12,000 sq. ft. to accomodate a warehouse, sorting/packing area, classrooms, bathrooms, and showers. Besides being able to ship worldwide, they also plan…
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Lemonade Stand Proceeds Donated To Help Those in Need
South Dakota Collection Center in Milbank was thrilled to receive $415.00 from two cousins; Char & Casey who ran a fundraiser lemonade stand. What a delicious and successful way to raise money for many in need! Thank you!
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Youth Lend Helping Hands
Norfolk warehouse had energetic helpers from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church youth group in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. They toured the warehouse then sorted and packed clothing for 3 hours. Thank you for your servant hearts!
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Dedicated Volunteers Deliver Goods to Help Others
Lois & Dean Suther of Madison, MN love sharing their love for Christ to others by bringing all kinds of gifts to the South Dakota Collection Center in Milbank. If a store Is going out of business, they bring the extra items. Recently they brought a trailer with 17 bikes! Thank you for helping those…
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‘Wecota Ladies’ Have Volunteered for 7 Years
These ladies from Wecota, SD have volunteered at OGT’s South Dakota Collection Center in Milbank for the past 7 years! They have brought quilts, kits, and donations along with helping sort and pack boxes to serve many in need. Thank you ‘Wecota Ladies’ for your smiles and servant hearts!
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