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Orphanage in Mexico Grateful for Aid Received

Phoenix Branch volunteers were thrilled to serve retired Pastor Carl Hampsch and his wife, Karen, who live in Mexico. They operate an orphanage named Esperanza pare los Niño’s in Puerto Pensaco, Mexico, better known as Rocky Point to Arizona residents. Puerto Pensaco is a four-hour drive from the Metro Phoenix area. They were in Arizona…

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Many Blessed by Aid

In December 2023 the Norfolk warehouse delivered a load of various food to Toi Carter in Louisiana. Pictures are from some of the food being distributed to a mostly Honduran community at the Iglesia El Aposento Alto. Toi worked with Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants and with many volunteers for this distribution.

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First Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch A Success

OGT’s Phoenix Branch held its First Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch, thanks to the promotional funds provided by the OGT Home Office. It was at their warehouse with Howard Lange (left) and Dave Lottie being in charge of grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs. Some of the volunteers that enjoyed lunch were Pastor Clare Skov (retired),…

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Aid Continues in Maui

OGT’s Director of Donor Advising Ralp Schmidt continues to work with Emmanuel Lutheran church in Maui with relief efforts for fire victims. Ralph was able to order locally from Costco $10,000.00 worth of infant, children’s and adult diapers which are in huge demand for families. The need changes from week to week for the hundreds…

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