by Alison Pierce

In recognition of Veterans’s Day and the depth of gratitude that we feel for all who have served, Missions voted to give $500 to Operation Stand Down Rhode Island. OSDRI is Rhode Island’s primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. The organization offers a wide-range of services including supportive permanent and transitional housing, legal
and VA Benefit representation, intensive case management, basic human needs assistance (for example, food and clothing), and employment training programs. Our donation will help to strengthen the veteran community by providing wrap-around services to veterans in need.

Through the congregation’s generosity, we are able to continue our support of the Men’s Shelter in Woonsocket by providing a hot meal with the help of the Broaster House. We reimburse the Broaster House $200 to provide 25 delicious dinners, which the men greatly appreciate.

The 65 Brigido’s gift cards have been purchased and delivered to the North Smithfield Food Pantry where they will be added to the Thanksgiving baskets that will be assembled by the pantry volunteers. The $40 gift cards will make such a difference in each client’s holiday celebration.

Believe it or not, it is time for our Annual ADOPT-AFAMILY gift drive. Our church will be supporting 3 families in the community this year.Please help us out by selecting a gift request slip during Coffee Hour on December 1st. After you have made your purchase, please wrap your gift and TAPE THE SLIP to the bottom of the wrapped package. Return your gift on or before Sunday, December 15th and help make a family’s Christmas one to remember!