LILBURN, GA, January 2009 — What a wonderful Christmas at the ministry. Donations of toys, funds, gift cards and food were enough to provide for all the families that came to us for help! Thank you to everyone who donated; you are really making a difference in this difficult economy!
Some of the highlights of our Christmas included:
In 2008, we saw big changes in the number of families applying for help — there are just so many now. We do not expect this to improve in early 2009. However, thanks to our supporters, we are starting 2009 with food and funds and know that those same supporters will continue to help their neighbors.
Our store, Lily’s Cloak, continues to provide good funding for the ministry. If you have not been thrift store shopping at our store, you really should try it. Our prices are lower than any other thrift store, just $1.00 for adults clothing and $.50 for children’s clothing. The store is also a blessing to the families we are helping as they are able to select free clothing for their families.
In 2008, we started a single parent support group. This was in response to the fact that many of the families we help have only one adult supporting the children, not always the mother. We have had a wonderful response to the classes and approximately 12 parents attend on a regular basis. In fact, the class has outgrown the building and ountain Park United Methodist Church has kindly offered to let us use facilities at the church in 2009. Classes are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact us for information if you would like to attend.
Finally, as you pass the Lilburn Co-op ministry building you’ll notice that we now have a wonderful new sign to let people know that this is “Lilburn Cooperative Ministry.” Many people still think our building is just a thrift store, but it is a ministry partially supported by a thrift store.
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