Your end-of-the-year financial donation can help make a big difference for Ecumenical Storehouse, an organization that is best known for seeking donations of household items for distribution to people in need.
But what many don’t know is that financial contributions are always greatly appreciated by the nonprofit, volunteer organization to help pay for scarce items in high demand, such as heaters and blankets during cold weather and for help with operating expenses.
Many of the clients served are from among the vast number of Appalachian poor in the area. Others have lost everything in a fire or natural disaster. Still others were formally in abusive situations and need emergency assistance to establish a new home. Clients are referred to Ecumenical Storehouse by various social service agencies and churches.
The only circumstance that people helped by the Ecumenical Storehouse Ministry share is that they all have no other place to turn for help in getting needed items to set up in safe living quarters. In 2016, the Storehouse served 726 families with 2,249 members during 1,418 visits.
Ecumenical Storehouse is located at 134 East Division Road in Oak Ridge. Financial contributions can be mailed to Ecumenical Storehouse at P. O. Box 7057, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-7057.
To learn about other ways to help or for other information visit online at ecumstore.org.
This press release was submitted by Maureen Hoyt.
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