Ukraine Sends Word of Christmas Shipment Arrival from Norfolk
Charitable Fund Swedish Help Centre in Ukraine sent word that an Orphan Grain Train Norfolk shipment arrived safely just in time for distribution for Christmas in eastern Ukraine. This is an excerpt from the email sent by the recipient: “I recently returned from Ukraine, and I must share that conditions are worsening. This winter will…
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Mid-Atlantic’s Barbara Veil Displays Her Quilt #6
Do you recognize this quilt? Yes! We do! This quilt, along with the others hanging on the rail were made by Barbara Veil (pictured) from Orphan Grain Train Mid-Atlantic branch. Every quilt has a story. Many beautiful and unique quilts are shared with Orphan Grain Train, but not their story. Quilts are sewn into the…
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Iowa West Delivers Coats and Supplies to Rock Valley and Schaller/Crestland
Orphan Grain Train Iowa West delivered two loads of items to recipients in Rock Valley and Schaller, Iowa. The first load to Justice for All was full of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats and shoes. It also had boxes of diapers, hygiene supplies, and medical equipment. The second delivery went to Schaller/Crestland Grade School….
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Shipment from Orphan Grain Train Norfolk Brings Hope to Children in Romania
A recent shipment to Romania out of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk brought joy to this young man. This is a portion of a letter from the recipient: “They have nothing to travel to school or kindergarten and that is why we are asking for bicycles for transportation and school kits with school supplies for these…
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LHNE Volunteer at OGT Servant Center Norfolk
Lutheran High Northeast students, teachers and family members showed up in force at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Thursday Night. The group sorted, packed and moved many items in the time they were there. Thank you, LHNE students and family for spending your evening at OGT and bringing your energy and enthusiasm with you. “How…
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Missouri West Packs for and Delivers to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch
Volunteers from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Warrensburg, MO sorted and packed clothes at the Orphan Grain Train Missouri West Collection Center in Concordia, MO. Once everything was packed, the boxes were loaded by other volunteers onto a truck. The items will be delivered to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch in Quemado, Texas this week. Thank you, Bethlehem…
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Trinity Lutheran Fairfax S.D. Assembles and Shares 400 Hygiene Kits with OGT
Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfax, S.D. assembled 400 hygiene kits that they donated to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. Such an impressive show of generosity and organization by the people that gathered to do this. These kits move in and out of the OGT warehouses very quickly. Thank you Uecker family for organizing this event. Thank…
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Norfolk Sends Bountiful Load to Ethiopia
Christ Disciples Church in Ethiopia will soon receive a container full of wonderful items. Two beautiful Cathedra chairs, a church lectern, wedding dresses and bridesmaid’s gowns are included in the load by Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. As well as the many boxes of clothing and shoes, there are 40 tablets included that Faith Regional Hospital…
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OGT Indiana Sends “Christmas Giveaway” Bunkers to Manna from Heaven
These are a few of the photos taken as the Orphan Grain Train Indiana trailer was packed for Manna from Heaven on Friday, Dec 5. Pictured: 1. Samuel getting ready for one of the last boxes to go in. 2. Senior student, Jayden, who refurbished three bikes, is inside making sure they aren’t shipping air….
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