Browsing Category: Disaster Relief

Answering the Call for Help

“Please send hay.” The lack of rain for over a year prompted a call from Lori Mercer, Ministry director and part owner of Cornerstone Children’s Ranch in Quemado, Texas. Both Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin and Norfolk responded. OGT Wisconsin sent 38 bales of hay and 480 four-gallon bottles of water in late May, while OGT…

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OGT-Indiana Delivers Blessings to Kentucky

Orphan Grain Train Indiana delivered Bibles, clothing, a roll of large carpet, furniture, bicycles, sewing supplies, and toys to The Attic in Mckee, Kentucky. The Attic provides an outlet for much needed items while promoting the God-given dignity of all people. Thank you, Indiana volunteers for moving and loading the furniture and boxes to make…

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Hay Sent to Texas Amid Drought

Due to worsening drought conditions in Texas and New Mexico, the need for hay has grown. In April, Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin responded by sending two loads—38 round bales each—to Quemado, Texas. Thank you, Wisconsin OGT, for stepping up to meet this urgent need.

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Thrivent Match for CA Fire Relief

“THANK YOU” OGT Supporters and Thrivent for the Match that has raised $94,193.00 in Donations Plus $47,096.50 in Match for a TOTAL of: $141,289.50 OGT has already given $50,000.00 in $1,000.00 checks to families that have lost everything in the California fires. We are in the works of sending another $50,000.00 and see how else…

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