Thank you, thank you to all the churches and volunteers who
have provided after worship meals and bottled water this summer!! Thank you
also to WMHK Radio – they have posted some info about Keepin’ It Real on the
home page of their website!!!
Here are the current
needs for the remainder of the summer:
Pastor Gadsden plans to distribute school supplies to homeless children following worship on August 12th.
Supplies are still needed. If you can help, please contact us!!
Bottled water will be needed for distribution in Finlay Park
through the end of September. There is still a lot of hot weather yet to come.
Financial contributions are also always
appreciated. They help to pay the rent on the transitional homes and storage
unit, upkeep and gasoline for the van, medical needs and prescriptions, as well
as shortfalls in donations.
We are already looking forward to September when we will
begin in earnest to collect blankets and warm weather clothing. Our main focus will
be on the Thanksgiving Bash. Last
year, nearly 450 people were fed and given new
backpacks, hoodies, and personal items (socks, underwear, and
toiletries). These items receive much
wear and tear, and must be replaced periodically. This year Oscar has set a goal
to collect items for 600. This will be a
formidable task without your help. Are you and your church willing to take on
the challenge?!? ? Oscar is asking groups to commit to raising specific numbers
of items, so that we will better be able to prepare. The most critical need is for backpacks and hoodies. Would you consider organizing a drive?
Please check out the calendar page to see the remaining 2012
events.
If you can help, please email us a t keepinitrealministriessc@gmail.com.
Thank you and God bless!!!
