Dear Restore Givers,
Thank you so much for the prayers, time, effort, and donations you have made to Restore Outreach. Without you we could not have accomplished what we have. Regardless of the amount of the donation it was very much appreciated. Your assistance went to help in these areas in 2009: Monday family meals, monthly food baskets, Recovery and children’s curriculum, emergency assistance, transportation for Dr. Appointments, utilities, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Restoration Picnic, Back to School, Thanksgiving, and adopt a child for Christmas.The totals were:
- 38 Baptized – from April to December
- 38 Recommitted their lives to Christ at the Restore Family Christmas Celebration
- 30,300 lbs. of food toiletries, hygiene products, and diapers were distributed
- 7,000+ plus Monday family meals prepared
- 500+ food baskets distributed
- 1,000’s of pounds of gently used clothing provided
- 3 adults participated in the matching funds,($100 max), Christmas Club
- 250+ registering participants
- 70+ children were equipped with back to school supplies
- 100+ free haircuts given
- 100+ children were sponsored for Christmas with clothing, undergarments, toys, gift cards, and shoes
We are already faced with unique challenges for 2010; however, we know this year will be our best year yet. We pray an abundance of blessings on you and we thank you in advance for the efforts you will make as you help us help others this year.
Love and Laughter,
Rev. Ray Brown