Gifts of Food and Clothing Sent to Mercedes, TX
Wisconsin Branch volunteers loaded 4,500 pounds of various foods, toys, clothes and household items for Mercedes, TX. Mission Emanuel was grateful to receive the food and goods and shared how OGT makes a huge difference in the lives of many people. Photos show Immanuel Lutheran Church members and winter Texans unloading the shipment. Thank you…
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Missionary Benedictine Sisters Bless OGT with A Generous Gift
Missionary Benedictine Sisters from Norfolk presented Grant Schmidt; OGT’s VP of Operations with a check for $25,000.00 to go towards the new Servant Center. What an amazing contribution and gift for OGT’s capital campaign. Thank you!
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New Blankets to Keep Those in Need Warm
Mark Smith with AgReliant Genetics in Battle Creek, NE has a heart for those that need help getting out of the winter cold. He delivered several new blankets for OGT to distribute. Thank you for your support.
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Talented Seamstresses Donate Sewn Backpacks and Quilts
‘Women of the Word’ ladies group used their talents and sewed backpacks and quilts! They are with First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, NE and also provided $125.00 to help with shipping costs. Thank you for your time, talent and servant hearts to help others in need!
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Girl Scouts Help Sort and Pack 20 Boxes
The Norfolk Girl Scout Troop 58440 Brownies along with siblings had a great time and worked hard sorting and packing 20 boxes of clothing in about 45 minutes! Their eagerness and contagious smiles were amazing to work with. Thank you!
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Happy 90th Birthday!!!
Happy 90th Birthday Verona Wantock! She is one of Norfolk warehouse’s dedicated and wonderful volunteers! She has worked in the sorting and packing room for 14 years and also volunteers to help with the OGT conventions. She is hard working, dependable and comes in every day! She also offers her time and talents to Good…
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Open House Raises Awareness
On Saturday afternoon, October 19, 2019, Mid-Atlantic branch held an open house event at their new West Grove warehouse. With the goal of telling visitors about OGT’s mission and encouraging potential volunteers, guests were greeted with tours, special exhibits, giveaways and refreshments. Two new floor display posters, on loan from the Norfolk office, helped visitors…
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Store Fundraiser Reaches New Record
Boscov’s Department Store helps regional charities raise funds by encouraging the sale of five-dollar discount shopping passes to their annual one-day fall sale. After several weeks of selling passes and telling others about Orphan Grain Train, volunteers from Mid-Atlantic branch were thrilled to learn they raised $4,862, a new high! Success came with the help…
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Thank You To Our Outstanding OGT Volunteers
OGT’s North Dakota Branch in Jamestown would like to say ‘Thank You for your time and dedication to serving OGT’ to all the volunteers from the community and the local University of Jamestown students. Here is a Fall Roundup of Volunteer Service at the North Dakota Warehouse. This was a group from Beach, ND that…
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