Your end-of-the-year financial donation can help make a big difference for Ecumenical Storehouse, the organization that is best known for seeking donations of household items for distribution to people in need, a press release said.
But what many don’t know is that financial contributions are always greatly appreciated by the nonprofit, all-volunteer organization to help pay for operating expenses and for scarce items particularly in need, such as heaters and blankets, during cold weather.
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, the press release said. 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, the press release said. In 2016, the Storehouse served 726 families with 2,249 members during 1,418 visits. While the final numbers have not been tallied for 2017, it already appears that they will meet or exceed last year’s request for assistance.
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 ways to donate or to get other information, visit ecumstore.org.
This press release was submitted by Maureen Hoyt.
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