Redding Loaves and Fishes 2007 Yearly Update
- From: chriseric777@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:32:08 -0800 (PST)
Redding Loaves and Fishes 2007 Yearly Update
California Christian Ministry
WOW! 2007 is already behind us! RLF is busy gearing up for the months
ahead. While we are concerned about the economy and the decrease in
donations, we trust that God will provide. After all, it is by the
grace of God that RLF has distributed over 15,098 bags of groceries to
the less fortunate in Shasta County with over 6,000 of those being
children. That does not include over 975 bibles, sleeping bags,
hygiene products, diapers, pet food, children's school supplies and
toys that were distributed. RLF is 100% volunteer and 100% donation
driven and we wouldn't have it any other way!
RLF definitely noticed a large increase of our neighbors in need over
the past several months. It is no wonder with the increase in fuel,
food and the recent fall of the housing market which has displaced
even more families with all the foreclosures. Almost everyone has felt
the pinch in the last six months. We continue to see an increase in
single mothers with children in extreme poverty, often on the verge of
homelessness. Volunteer positions in client computer intake as well as
food donation facilitators are much needed.
Last month we were very excited to receive a donation of Christmas
trees! Our only wish is that more of you could have shared in the
delight! The children and the parents who assumed that they would not
have enough money for a Christmas tree were wide eyed with disbelief
that they would receive such a gift! We received a large donation of
toys that we shared with Living Hope, N.V.C.S.S., and People of
Progress.The children that received these gifts were glowing with joy
and excitement.
T.O.P.S. donated hand stitched goody bags loaded with schools supplies
and toys. Mrs. Paula P. and her students at Trinity Lutheran
graciously donated brief cases full of school supplies. We can't even
begin to count the lovely folks that left with tears of gratitude
streaming down their cheeks.
We would also like to bring to your attention Christian message board
forum. Our message board is an exciting way for Churches to post their
events, Bible studies, etc, as well as individuals to interact in
multiple Christian topics. Users are welcomed and encouraged to
participate, please feel free.
We also have started a banner website link exchange. Churches,
Christian charities, can e-mail us for details. We also gladly
exchange with other local business websites here in Redding and Shasta
County and abroad...
The list goes on and on and we are so richly blessed to have each and
everyone of you in our lives. Please trust that RLF optimizes your
donations and gifts which is stretched even further since we are 100%
Volunteer, i.e.. No salaries to meet prior to helping those in need!
Is your Church participating in this worthwhile Christian endeavor? We
encourage readers to "plant a seed" at their home Churches, and watch
the blessings grow!
Again, we personally invite you to become or continue to be a part of
Redding Loaves and Fishes in any way that you can. All parts are
equally important, prayers, donations, volunteering, planning, food
drives, we appreciate your involvement! Please keep an eye out for our
upcoming food drives!
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