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People To People Ministries 454 E. Bowman Street Wooster, Ohio 44691 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE P A I D Wooster, OH 44691 Permit No. 69 Akron Canton Regional Food Bank 4 REPORT OF ACTIVITIES: October 2018 - September 2019 * FISCAL YEAR OCT THROUGH SEPT* TOTAL APPLICANTS 10,038 (Representing 17,177 Individuals with 10,038 needs) TOTAL NEEDS ASSISTED 27,442 (888 with funds 26,554 In-Kind) Year to date Year to date Needs Value of Assisted Assisted MINISTRIES: FUNDS 3,149 $ 357,660 Utilities 1,954 $ 247,052 Shelter 569 $ 85,785 Medical 282 $ 16,284 Transportation 18 $ 3,263 Miscellaneous 326 $ 5,277 MINISTRIES: IN-KIND 98,270 $ 1,704,464 Food 14,875 $ 580,209 Food Individuals 80,396 Clothes House 8,458 $1,032,569 Other In Kind 11,990 $ 90,461 Special Projects– Bikes for work 32 $ 1,225 TOTAL ASSISTANCE 101,419 $2,062,124 AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT: ASSISTANCE WITH FUNDS: $ 95,827 FUNDS IN FROM CHURCHES: $ 61,017 PURCHASES FOR MINISTRY: $ 44,285 OTHER DONATIONS: $ 290,543 FUNDS USED FOR MINISTRIES: $ 140,112 TOTAL DONATIONS: $ 351,560 LOCATIONS SERVED: Apple Creek 77 Burbank 10 Creston 118 Dalton 84 Doylestown 94 Fredericksburg 12 Marshallville 44 Orrville 955 Rittman 478 Shreve 265 Smithville 132 Sterling 48 West Salem 144 Wooster 6,075 Other Wayne Co 7 Transients 2 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS 5267 VOLUNTEER HOURS 15,672 NUMBER OF CHURCHES 156 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Clothing News ........... 2 Christmas News ......... 2 Pantry News .............. 3 Report of Activities ... 4 Our Newsletter 2020 Entering the new decade * Reflect * Observe * Imitate With 2019 now behind us I pray we have run the good race set before us, with very successful special projects closed out, a program evaluation ongoing and many great blessing from GOD. A new year means many things, to us, it means a time to reflect and observe how we were able to positively effect the lives of those who came to us for help. The most glaring thing I see is how GOD has greatly provided for this ministry during some lean months and has brought us some new partnerships for this year. We have been so blessed with our first volunteer to step into a vacant staff position and help us not only with her time, but her love and care for people.. there is a renewed passion with- in our board stepping up to help with daily operational needs and working through our self-evaluation process together. In observing the way so many have sent wonderful notes of support and have included us in their year end giving. I am so deeply thankful for every individual, church, organization, business, and agency that has given of their time, talent and treasures. We see their renewed commitment to partner with us in this great work of serving people. Our true desire is to help the people we serve understand that GOD has made ALL of us in HIS image with a purpose and that they can be the best part of their own success story. As our staff proceeds into 2020 our deep desire is to be imitators of GOD showing HIS love and being a LIGHT in our community and to continue to show compassion to everyone we get the blessing to serve. Ephesians 5:1-2 (1) Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children (2) and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. With a grateful heart to serve together Joe Szeker Director of Operations As we begin a new year, the Board and staff of People to Peo- ple Ministries would like to take the time to reflect on the past year and to thank the many individuals, businesses and organizations who came together to help those in need in our community. We are very grateful to the Wooster Rotary for sponsoring and contributing to the Al Van Wie food drive that they have faithfully administered for many years. The kindness shown by our local school children and their families participating in the food drive who donated and collected food that stocks our food pantry for several months is amazing! We would also like to thank our volunteers and many donors who contributed to the Christmas Toy Project that helped over 500 children receive gifts this Christmas. We are so thankful for our toy committee “elves” who work year-round to prepare these gifts and for all the volunteers that work to make this project possible. We are very fortunate to have many caring volunteers who help keep People to People Ministries operating throughout the year and assist us in helping those in need in Wayne County. We live in a very special community and we can all be proud of the way that the people of Wayne County truly care about helping their neighbors. We look forward to 2020 and continuing to find ways to reach out and help those in need. Pam Basinger - Board President People Caring For People Pam Basinger - President Joi Hemphill - Vice President David Shallenberger - Treasurer Marty Starkey - Secretary Adam Bogner Al Barta Barb Mekoleske Charlie Brain Cheryl Behrend Joyce Varns Karen James Karen O’Brien Scott Friedhoff Steven Lorson
