Area churches team-up to help those in need
NORWICH – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, a number of area churches teamed-up last week to donate 458 baskets and gift cards to those in need.
“It's more than just giving away food, but fulfilling a cultural need,” said United Church of Christ, First Congregational Pastor Joe Connolly. “In some cases, people are not able to have Thanksgiving dinner with their family. By giving them food we are also providing them with the opportunity to take part in Thanksgiving.”
As a way of assuring that the baskets and gift cards were being gifted to those most in need, a list of underprivileged people was compiled by social services agencies and churches.
While United Church of Christ, First Congregational coordinated the Thanksgiving giveaway, Connolly says that there were many other churches, agencies, businesses, and people who contributed to the cause thus, making it possible.
Among the many groups who made contributions to the giveaway were the First Baptist Church, the Jewish Center, Christ Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, St. Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church, Roots and Wings at Catholic Charities, Fidelis Care, Canasawacta Country Club, and Norwich City School teachers and staff.
Connolly also noted that Broad Street United Methodist Church and St. Paul's Catholic Church are currently in the works of preparing their annual Christmas basket giveaway, hence why they are not listed among the contributors.
Connolly said that one of the United Church of Christ, First Congregational's first priorities is philanthropy, as they give out roughly $40,000 in the community every year. They are, however, accepting monetary donations to help defray the cost of this project.
For those interested in donating, visit the United Church of Christ located at 11 West Main Street in Norwich, or call (607) 334-3434.
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“It's more than just giving away food, but fulfilling a cultural need,” said United Church of Christ, First Congregational Pastor Joe Connolly. “In some cases, people are not able to have Thanksgiving dinner with their family. By giving them food we are also providing them with the opportunity to take part in Thanksgiving.”
As a way of assuring that the baskets and gift cards were being gifted to those most in need, a list of underprivileged people was compiled by social services agencies and churches.
While United Church of Christ, First Congregational coordinated the Thanksgiving giveaway, Connolly says that there were many other churches, agencies, businesses, and people who contributed to the cause thus, making it possible.
Among the many groups who made contributions to the giveaway were the First Baptist Church, the Jewish Center, Christ Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, St. Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church, Roots and Wings at Catholic Charities, Fidelis Care, Canasawacta Country Club, and Norwich City School teachers and staff.
Connolly also noted that Broad Street United Methodist Church and St. Paul's Catholic Church are currently in the works of preparing their annual Christmas basket giveaway, hence why they are not listed among the contributors.
Connolly said that one of the United Church of Christ, First Congregational's first priorities is philanthropy, as they give out roughly $40,000 in the community every year. They are, however, accepting monetary donations to help defray the cost of this project.
For those interested in donating, visit the United Church of Christ located at 11 West Main Street in Norwich, or call (607) 334-3434.
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