Beginning Prep to Build New Servant Center
We have broken ground for our New Servant Center!! Telephone poles will be coming down with cables being put underground. The ground is being prepared to begin construction of our 20,000 square feet addition that will connect seamlessly to the Norfolk warehouse. Thank you everyone that has supported this vision of increasing space for donations…
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Thrivent Action Team A Fun Success
During lunch on May 10th, Chris Carstens, OGT’s Inventory Manager hosted a dual Thrivent Action Team event to assemble Hygiene Kits and School Kits. It all began with towel & washcloth sets and bookbags that were gathered at the Thrivent Annual Celebration of Membership held at the SAC Museum. To this, two action team events…
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Recipient from Ukraine Visits Orphan Grain Train National Office
Vitaliy Smolin with Smolin Ministries in Ukraine visited OGT Headquarters and toured the Norfolk warehouse in Nebraska. He was in the US for other business and wanted learn more about our operation and shared conditions and needs in Ukraine. His Ministry has received 10 containers of aid from OGT since the invasion started. He is…
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Vehicle Donated Blesses Ukrainian Family
OGT recently put out a request for vehicles to be donated for Ukrainian families that relocated to Norfolk, NE. Bill and Mary Meyer were wondering what to do with their family vehicle till they heard about cars being needed. It was arranged for them to bring the car to OGT while Ihor (Igor) Vereshchak was…
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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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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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