Urban Outreach: 2008 Annual Report

Finances

2008 General Giving was about $66,682
Designated giving was about $47,500
Financial assistance was also received from the North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Bishop's Annual Children's offering
Three Grants received from North Indiana Conference totaling $3,338
Family Services Association provided a grant for Baby College
Sponsors gave $20,000 to the Buddy Bag program

Volunteers

Hosted numbers Adult and church your groups from Howard County and throughout the state
Hosted three work teams this summer
To date over 2,500 youth and adults have volunteered and assisted with: organizing food drives, washing dishes, donating food, sorting and packing food, donating household goods and clothing, sorting clothing, as well as gutting and rebuilding the trailer at Riley Modern Estates
Monthly newsletters are sent to 657 families by email and 30 by regular mail.
Provided community service house for volunteers and neighbors

Administration and Community Service

purchased a new computer software fiance package
Fax Machine provided by Grace UMC has assisted numerous residents in having welfare benefits restored
Additional five hours per week for the Administrative Assistant bringing her to 25 hours per week
The ministry of KUO has been shared at 5 mission fairs
Pastor Jeff and Staff has spoke at 52 functions in 2008
Pastor Jeff won a national award through the United Nations arm of Church Women United
Pastor Jeff serves as the chair of a faith based group that is helping the community with its vision to strengthen families

Crisis Child Care Center

Closed due to lack of use. We appreciated the leadership of Lia Sawyer, Renee' Roberts and the nearly 40 volunteers who keep the center running for over a year. Special thanks to Grace United Methodist Church for allowing us to use their space.

Project E.A.T.(Everyone Ate Today)

Grand total of 86,360 meals or 7,000 meals per month average

Received food from Kroger, Kroger, Kroger, Olive Garden, Park 100, Society of St. Andrews, Marsh and a number of local churches
Rescue Mission periodically help us with special events
We are a member of Food Finders in Lafayette and the Fun Food Program at Gordon's Food Service

Outreach Programing

Added the following Outreach Sites: Vinton Woods, Zion, Parr UMC, Riley Modern Estates, Briarwick
Opened three new food pantries
Began a family mentoring program as well as a Mothers Morning Out program at GS
Starting a Girl and Boy Scout Troop at GS
Secret Santa Store at GS, PV and Riley
Easter Basket workshop providing 400 baskets
Valentines provided for all children at PV and GS
Backpacks with hygiene supplies given at PV and GS
Distributed numerous hats, gloves, mittens and coats to those in need
Continued Sewing Class at GS while participating at three community sales
Began Adult Computer Classes
Held a community concert at two locations at the conclusion of Summer Cookouts
Summer cookouts held each week in 4 locations
A full bag of socks were given to every child who attend our Thanksgiving Dinners at PV, GS and Riley Modern
Assisted several new families moving in from homelessness at GS
Had a booth at the Howard County Fair, "Shining a Light on Hunger"
Children were blessed in numerous other ways by community organizations an volunteers
Summer Kindergarten Readiness Class held a GS

Sidewalk Sunday School

Conducted weekly for children at 4 locations with a fifth that started on January 5th.
Held Easter Egg Hunts, a fall party and a winter Carnival
Partnered with the United Methodist Church Cluster to provide a week long VBS program for the community
IN the past three years KUO has reached 300 different children with at least half receiving Christ

Board of Directors

Stephanie Bergoff was elected Board Chair
New Board Members include: Jim Clark, Madelyn Stanforth, John Rudy, Walt Doering and Lori Collins

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