Bristol Boys and Girls Club Receive Thirteen Bikes from OGT New England
On Monday, March 9, volunteers for the Orphan Grain Train’s (OGT) New England Branch provided ten repaired bicycles and three new bikes and helmets to the Bristol Boys and Girls Club. They give the bikes to those in need as a part of the assistance programs they offer for educational, after school and sporting activities…
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OGT Norfolk’s Schmidt and Gnan Visit Humanitarian Partners in NC
Every Wednesday, Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky has a line-up of cars waiting to receive humanitarian assistance. Grant Schmidt, vice-president of Orphan Grain Train and Pete Gnan, field work director of OGT are in the Appalachian region visiting partnering organizations that many OGT branches delivery to regularly. OGT Indiana, OGT New England and OGT…
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New England Sends Support to Ghana
Volunteers for Orphan Grain Train’s New England Branch, a charity located at 33 South Main St. in Terryville, CT loaded a 40-foot container of needed items for Ghana, Africa on March 3. OGT has the use of a warehouse in Terryville, CT that is owned by Mr. Bill Allread, who has made space available for…
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Ladies of St. Marks in NY Share 35 Quilts with OGT New England
Orphan Grain Train New England received a donation of 35 handmade quilts from the Ladies at St Marks church in Churchtown, NY. A wonderful gift that will be loved by those receiving them. Thank you, ladies of St. Marks of Churchtown for these colorful quilts. Such a gift! “Those who are wise will shine as…
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Moldova Recipients Rejoice in Shipment from New England
Orphan Grain Train New England’s summer shipment to Bible Mission in Moldova arrived at its destination of Kishinau / Cricova City, Moldova. Diana from Bible Mission International sent photos of the distribution of clothing, diapers, medical equipment, layette and hygiene kits, linens and blankets and bicycles. Thank you, OGT New England volunteers for all you…
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OGT New England Gives Twenty Bikes to Waterbury Youth Services
On Monday Nov. 24, Orphan Grain Train New England gave about 20 bikes, trikes and helmets to Waterbury Youth Services for distribution to children over the holidays. Great gift for kids. Attached is a picture of volunteers loading the bicycles in a truck to transport them to Waterbury, Connecticut. Thanks to our volunteer, Tom Calvello…
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New England Receives Hygiene Kits and Supplies from LWML Ladies
Orphan Grain Train New England was delighted to receive the much-needed hygiene kits and supplies that were donated from the Mid-Hudson Zone LWML Fall Event in Fishkill, New York. Joan and Maddie hold up two rolled up hygiene kits that each contain a towel, washcloth, bar of soap, soap box, clippers, six band aides, prepackaged…
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New England Sends to Peru
Volunteers at Orphan Grain Train New England loaded a 40′ container of needed items for Peru last month. The shipment was sent to ODP Jesuitas Del Peru, a mission organization in Peru that OGT partners with as they receive items and distribute them. There are over 1,000 boxes of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, blankets…
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New England Volunteers Send Relief for Texas Flood Victims
Orphan Grain Train New England sent out a great load on Thursday for Christian Appalachian Project to help with their response efforts in the midsection of the country. The 53′ trailer arrived ahead of schedule. but thankfully, the hard-working crew of volunteers completed the load in just about 2 hours. Pastor Dick Dill provided close…
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