BBKIDS Donating Funds From Fundraiser at Raising Canes February 6th
If you are going to be in the Norfolk, Nebraska area on Monday, February 6, why not plan supper at Raising Canes to support Hygiene Kits for OGT! From 4-8 pm, must say “I’m here for the BBKIDS Fundraiser” when ordering, then 15% of YOUR ORDER will be donated to BBKIDS to purchase and make…
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Long Time Volunteer Will Be Truly Missed
OGT staff is heartbroken with the passing of John Fehrs, a dedicated Norfolk warehouse volunteer for the past 28 years. If you ever came to the warehouse and saw someone driving the forklift, it was probably John. He was a pro with tight turns and strategically placing pallets. He was committed to helping load shipments…
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Fifth and Sixth Grade Students from Elgin Deliver Money for Project Feed 500
Norfolk warehouse had great group 5 & 6 grade students from Elgin Elementary School in Nebraska. The students had made and sold wooden ornaments to donate the proceeds to OGT. They presented a check for $165.00 toward Project Feed 500 which is enough money to ship 5,500 Mercy Meals to feed the hungry! Thank you…
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Spreading Christmas Blessings To Those Who Benefit From Bright Horizon’s Help
Doug Trampe, Norfolk warehouse manager is giving Lyndsey Siggner with Bright Horizon’s (women’s shelter) gift cards to purchase needed personal care items for their residents this Christmas. The cards were purchased with funds raised by OGT office staff by giving money on Casual Fridays. What an awesome cause to help this Christmas season.
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High Ratings from Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator is America’s premier independent charity evaluator. They help charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health and accountability & transparency of America’s largest charities. For the second year in a row, OGT received a 100% for Overall Score & Rating for ‘Financial’ and ‘Accountability…
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LWML Grants Received to Help With Shipping and Domestic Relief
Orphan Grain Train recently received grants from two Lutheran Women’s Missionary League districts. We received a grant of $9,000 from the LWML Central Illinois District, which has been used to help cover the cost of shipping relief supplies for victims of the war in Ukraine. A grant of $4,000 was received from the LWML Southern…
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Thank You From Malawi
Harvey Chabinga with Christ Mandate for Mission Church in Malawi came to OGT Headquarters in Norfolk, NE. He visited with Rita Fonder, Director of International Shipping, about needs in Malawi and to say ‘thank you’ for the partnership with aid and food sent in past. He was able to tour the Norfolk warehouse and learn…
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Christmas Gift Box Project a Success!
Thank you everyone that contributed to Kelly Asbury’s Christmas Gift Box project this year! You helped complete 2,080 OGT Christmas Boxes! That is amazing for so many children this Christmas season to receive gifts and to learn what a gift they are to Jesus! Thank you, Kelly, for doing this project again this year!!
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Couple from Norfolk Organize Garage Sale and Donate Funds for Ukrainian Relief Efforts
Brenda and Rich Sunderman of Norfolk, NE wanted to do something to help the many Ukrainian families in desperate need of humanitarian aid. So, they decided to have a garage sale, asked neighbors to bring items and all proceeds would go to OGT’s Ukrainian relief efforts. They advertised and the outpour of donated items and…
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