Exciting Things Happening
Lincoln Collection Center in Nebraska received their building permit to remodel the Mercy Meal side of the warehouse and construction started April 14. Chris Dowding and Craig Neeman put up the new OGT sign so volunteers and donors can find the new warehouse location.
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150 Boxes Packed in Four Hours
This group of energetic 14-year-olds that attend Platte River Academy in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, plus two Moms gave it their all in helping us sort and pack at OGT’s Castle Rock Collection Center. They packed over 150 boxes in four hours! One of the moms called the principal and told her what a great time…
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Phoenix Branch Blessed By Wonderful Donations
OGT Phoenix Branch has been spreading our mission at several different events the past two months: The third event was on March 1st, OGT Phoenix set up our OGT table display and the weaving loom. Carol Wrede, from Norfolk, NE, a winter visitor and a member of the Quilters on Wheels in Apache Junction, AZ…
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Many Donations Gathered for OGT at Event Held in Tucson
OGT Phoenix Branch has been spreading our mission at several different events the past two months. The second event that the Phoenix Branch attended was the annual luncheon for the Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, held in Phoenix. Jo Riester, is on the Board of Directors and an OGT Volunteer from Tucson, AZ. Jean…
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Hygiene Kits Assembled and Donated to OGT
The ladies’ group from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Two Rivers, WI collected items for hygiene supplies and were able to assemble 40+ hygiene kits! Thank you for these much-needed kits!
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Many Wonderful Events Helping to Promote OGT
OGT Phoenix Branch has been spreading our mission at several different events the past two months. The first activity was the Best Practices Ministry held on February 13-15 at Christ Church Lutheran Phoenix. Pastor Ralph Schmidt, Tom Watson and Pete Gnan represented the OGT International office and shared the history and current events of OGT….
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Great Fundraiser Enjoyed by All Ages
OGT’s Colorado West Collection Center in Northglenn was given a fun fundraiser. Stylish and quirky outfits are often donated to Orphan Grain Train. We gathered a few of these garments to showcase at Risen Savior Women in Mission’s first OGT Fashion Show & Luncheon. Our humorous Fashion Emcee introduced our models and described their attire….
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Semi Load Of Desks and Chairs Donated by Southeast Community College in Lincoln
Recently Brent Kummer, OGT Logistic Director and Danny Pollock, OGT Driver picked up a semi load of desks and chairs from Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE. The furniture was disassembled for easy loading and transporting. What a wonderful donation to be shipped and used somewhere in the world. …
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Wonderful Servant Hearts Donate to OGT
Many churches in Wadena County, MN supports their local OGT MN North Collection Center! OGT received onesies, more than 50 quilts, and 180 backpacks from Redeemer Lutheran in Menahga, Grace Lutheran in Sebeka, Zion Lutheran in Bluegrass, Nimrod Lutheran and Grace Lutheran Church in Hibbing. Thank you ALL for your time and servant hearts with…
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