Castle Rock Volunteers Rally for Loading Container to Romania
Fourteen volunteers from Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock loaded 1,428 boxes of clothing, blankets, coats, bedding and linens and clothing accessories. This load, destined for Romania also included 14 bicycles and 51 pieces of medical equipment. Not pictured are Larry Drees, Nancy and Jim Snyder. The truck driver, Gabriel Diaz did a great job of…
Read MoreTwo Colorful Quilts Donated to Castle Rock
These two quilts were donated to Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock by First Free Church in Colorado Springs. Thank you, to the quilters of First Free who put these colorful beauties together and then shared them with OGT. They are delightful and we know that they will be shared and enjoyed with others. Galatians 6:4…
Read MoreCastle Rock’s Container for Lithuania Arrived at Destination
Three months ago, Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock loaded this container and sent it on its way to Lithuania with God’s blessing. It has arrived and its distribution of the items within will begin. The distribution of this shipment will take place at the center established by the diaconie “Jurbarko sandora”. Support will be provided…
Read MoreVBS Supports Castle Rock with Offering and Clothes
Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock held Vacation Bible School from June 22-26, 2026. They had a great turn out of 110 children and 45 students/adult volunteers. The church was full of activity during the week. They collected $175 in cash offering. They also received many bundles of used clothes for Orphan Grain Train Castle…
Read MoreJunior High Volunteers Pack Over 100 Boxes
Twelve junior high volunteers plus four DCE’s/interns from Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, CO packed over 100 boxes of clothing on June 4, 2026, at OGT in Castle Rock, Colorado. These young people were enthusiastic and did a great job. Four Castle Rock OGT volunteers, Jean Gottbreht, Kelly Head, Carlo Rodriguez, and…
Read MoreCastle Rock Loads Lithuania in Record Time
Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock was busy last Wednesday, May 13th. Fifteen OGT Castle Rock volunteers loaded 1,413 boxes of clothing and 18 bicycles/trikes headed to Lithuania in only two hours! While those volunteers were busy loading a container, several other volunteers sorted and packed clothing boxes at the same time! Thank you to all…
Read MorePlatte River Academy Enjoys Volunteering at Castle Rock
Nine student volunteers and two moms from Platte River Academy from Highland Ranch, Colorado packed well over 100 boxes of clothes. This group did a great job and had fun while they were “working.” Three Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock volunteers assisted this group-Chuck and Jean pictured on the right. Thank you, for the wonderful…
Read MoreStrong Crew of Castle Rock Volunteers Load for Latvia in Record Time
Sixteen Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock volunteers loaded 1,338 boxes of clothing, 25 bicycles, and miscellaneous medical equipment headed to Latvia. This container was filled in record time of less than two hours! Many thanks, to these volunteers, plus other volunteers who pick up the clothes, sort the clothes, and pack the boxes. Also, thanks…
Read MoreTruck Load of Care Given by Cheyenne Wells Grace Lutheran Congregation
Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado donated a truck load of clothes and medical equipment to Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock. A big thank you to Mark Harm and his congregation. Thank you, Grace Lutheran Church members for helping to fill this truck full of useful items that can be shared with others.
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