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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Norfolk Sends Bountiful Load to Ethiopia
Christ Disciples Church in Ethiopia will soon receive a container full of wonderful items. Two beautiful Cathedra chairs, a church lectern, wedding dresses and bridesmaid’s gowns are included in the load by Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. As well as the many boxes of clothing and shoes, there are 40 tablets included that Faith Regional Hospital…
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Knotty Ladies Knot Afraid to Quilt and Share
These are the Knotty Ladies from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska. The ladies made and donated all the quilts on the table. Several bags of quilts were shared with Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. Thank you, Knotty Ladies for knot being afraid to share your talents with others. “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always…
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OGT Norfolk Sends Disaster Relief to the Philippines
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk volunteers loaded for the Philippines today. The Philippine Islands has been hit by three major disasters in the last few months. Two powerful typhoons and a Magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Cebu impacted many people living in the region. Many of the items in this container were requested by the recipients following…
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