Grove Christian Outreach Center

Emergency assistance - the center continued its collaboration with area churches and agencies, including united way to help clients in need of financial assistance. A total of 87,713 was given to aid families which included rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, medical care, gas vouchers and bus tickets. And, 2,288 diaper packages were served.

477 children received gifts at christmas through the children's christmas celebration or through the community christmas celebration. Houses of faith, businesses, foundations and civic organizations partnered to provide christmas gifts to our children's christmas outreach programs.

Back to school - 152 students received backpacks. One local church provided 148 students with new shoes. Throughout the year, the center provides gently used uniforms to children attending the community elementary school as well as school supplies. Grants from a local civic organizations and a corporate foundation, along with generous donations from various churches, businesses and individuals made this program possible.