Lawn Mower Arrives in Ukraine for Korostyshiv Orphanage
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s shipment to Bible Orphan Ministry arrived in Ukraine this week. Alla Vasilieva of Bible Orphan Ministry shared these photos and story: “These days, our hearts are filled with joy and sincere gratitude! We are thrilled and delighted to share some wonderful news—the Korostyshiv orphanage has finally received its long-awaited lawn mower!!!…
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Dry Beans and More Loaded for South Sudan
On January 14, Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded 24, 696 lbs. of dry beans along with medical equipment, clothing and shoes for a container packed for South Sudan. Over 90 boxes of blankets, quilts and school kits were also part of the load. Thank you, faithful OGT Norfolk volunteers for once again saying “Yes, I’ll…
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St. Paul’s School Forgoes Christmas Gift Exchange to Gift Supplies for Kits
St. Paul’s Lutheran School of Norfolk, Nebraska recently delivered items that are needed to make school and hygiene kits. In lieu of their usual Christmas school gift exchange, students and staff chose to bring in items to donate for the kits to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. First – fourth grade students brought in supplies for…
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Blanket of Many Colors Crocheted and Donated by Zobel
This beautiful queen-size blanket was crocheted by Barb Zobel of Randolph, Nebraska. Barb wanted to share her work with someone who could use a lovely blanket. She donated it to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. Thank you, Barb for the time and care you put into making this beauty.
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96-Year-Old, Jack Prater Volunteers Daily
Annette Grizzard, Orphan Grain Train Norfolk volunteer coordinator, gives long-time daily volunteer, Jack Prater his Nebraska Santa hat to get him ready for Christmas. Jack, who celebrated his 96th birthday in February, comes in almost every workday for at least an hour to sort and pack boxes. Thank you, Jack for showing up and bringing…
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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…
Read MoreShipment 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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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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