2015 Summary
Housing and Utilities Assistance
From January 1 thru December 31, PCCO received 685 requests for assistance thru the PCCO phone (610-568-5835) and email (pccoemail@gmail.com) hotlines and provided direct financial assistance totaling $9,714.85 on behalf of 38 families. .
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Thanks to PCCO's all-volunteer staff and member church- and Point-provided facilities, 2015 operating expenses (hotline phone, stamps, PO Box) were $264.21, representing just 2% of PCCO's total expenditures.
In addition to financial assistance, PCCO provided referrals for families to other federal, state and local government agencies, organizations and churches resulting in assistance totaling $17,800 in 2015.
Thank you to Bill who tracks and transcribes the hotline messages, the triagers (Chip, Michelle, Chris and Lois) who contact the callers and the advocates (Tina, Laura, Alan) who process the requests - your efforts throughout the year are a blessing to this ministry.
To all PCCO member church congregations, local businesses, organizations and individuals who donated and/or worked to make this outreach possible and to everyone who contributed in any way - thank you, thank you, thank you. May God bless your generosity throughout the New Year.
In addition to financial assistance, PCCO provided referrals for families to other federal, state and local government agencies, organizations and churches resulting in assistance totaling $17,800 in 2015.
Thank you to Bill who tracks and transcribes the hotline messages, the triagers (Chip, Michelle, Chris and Lois) who contact the callers and the advocates (Tina, Laura, Alan) who process the requests - your efforts throughout the year are a blessing to this ministry.
To all PCCO member church congregations, local businesses, organizations and individuals who donated and/or worked to make this outreach possible and to everyone who contributed in any way - thank you, thank you, thank you. May God bless your generosity throughout the New Year.
Righteous Clothing Thrift Store
Righteous Clothing, at 322 Main Street in Parkesburg, is operated by the Parkesburg United Methodist Church. In 2015, besides benefiting local residents by offering donated used clothing, shoes, and small household items at reduced prices, Righteous Clothing, using the proceeds from the sale of these items, donated $10,000 to area charities (including The Point, Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC) and PCCO) as well as the Methodist Home for Children in Philadelphia. Thank you to the devoted staff at Righteous Clothing and the donors who make it possible for this ministry to simultaneously benefit local families and local charities.
The Point and PCCO Furniture and Appliance Ministry
In 2014, PCCO transitioned its Furniture Ministry to a joint operation with The Point. Furniture is now stored in a building generously provided by The Point at 710 Main St Parkesburg (the building next to the OAFC). In 2015, PCCO accepted 131 items from donors and redistributed 128 items to satisfy requests for furniture and appliances. Thank you to Evie and Rita who manage the furniture, the friends of PCCO who have helped transport furniture when needed, The Point for providing the physical building and to all who have donated and supported this ministry.
Christmas Giving - December 11-12 Parkesburg Presbyterian Church
PCCO conducted its Christmas Giving Program for children of PCCO clients on December 11th and 12th. Gifts were distributed to the parents/guardian of 160 children at the Parkesburg Presbyterian Church. PCCO members used $1104.13 in donations from a reserve specifically dedicated to the purchase of presents for this program. PCCO thanks all the member-church congregations, the businesses and organizations and the individual donors who make this program possible. We also thank the church coordinators and the PCCO Christmas Committee (Michelle, Chris, Chip) for all their coordination efforts that make the program run smoothly. May you be blessed with all the joys of the season now and throughout the new year.
Re-Creation USA Christmas Concert
December 19
Parkesburg United Methodist Church hosted a Christmas Concert by Re-Creation USA. that raised $1200 in donations from attendees to help fund Re-Creation variety shows for veterans in VA Medical Centers in all 50 states! For more information about Re-Creation, visit http://www.re-creationusa.org
PCCO Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners Distribution
Thank you to all of the churches, turkey cookers, and volunteers. PCCO made 145 meals and had 150 volunteers show up at the Schneider Parish Center on Thanksgiving morning. This number of volunteers does not include those who purchased, cooked and deboned the turkeys. This show of community is completely overwhelming to us. We are truly blessed to coordinate this annual time of fellowship and giving.
A special thank you to PCCO members Diane and Pat for coordinating this event for so many years. As usual, all your hard work before the event ensured its success on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you!
A special thank you to PCCO members Diane and Pat for coordinating this event for so many years. As usual, all your hard work before the event ensured its success on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you!
PCCO Winter Coat Drive
October 17
Thank you to Pastor Will and the congregation of Church of the Open Bible for hosting our Winter Coat Drive. PCCO appreciates the donation of your time and talent to this event.
And thank you to all the donors who contributed 395 coats and 277 other items of winter clothing to our Winter Coat Drive. 433 items were distributed at the coat drive and remaining items were provided to other organizations for distribution. In total, over 350 individuals will be warm this winter due to your donations. May you be abundantly blessed for your generosity.
And thank you to all the donors who contributed 395 coats and 277 other items of winter clothing to our Winter Coat Drive. 433 items were distributed at the coat drive and remaining items were provided to other organizations for distribution. In total, over 350 individuals will be warm this winter due to your donations. May you be abundantly blessed for your generosity.
PCCO Fall Car Show
The PCCO Fall Car Show was held on October 11th at LC Auto Body 5547 West Lincoln Highway, Parkesburg. Thank you to all the donors, sponsors, volunteers and car enthusiasts who made this event a hugh success. Over 70 cars were on display at the event. $1301.50 was raised for PCCO ministries and donations of food were collected for the OAFC. Thank you, thank you, thank you !!!
Third Annual Atglen Community Day
On September 14th, the Atglen park was filled with games, food, crafts, a car show and lots more! The event was sponsored by Penningtonville Church and the Atglen Public Library. Donations of food were collected for the OAFC.
PCCO is very grateful to the event committee for their donation of $500.
PCCO is very grateful to the event committee for their donation of $500.
Parkesburg Area Community Day - Aug 8
Parkesburg Borough celebrated Parkesburg Area Community Day on August 8 in Minch Park. Proceeds benefited the Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC), Parkesburg Library, Parkesburg Churches Community Outreach (PCCO), Keystone Valley Fire Department, and The Parkesburg Point.
PCCO is very grateful to the event committee, the Borough of Parkesburg, the organizers and participants for making this event so successful and the resulting donations to PCCO of $1500 and $500.
PCCO is very grateful to the event committee, the Borough of Parkesburg, the organizers and participants for making this event so successful and the resulting donations to PCCO of $1500 and $500.
Back To School Backpacks
PCCO provided 250 backpacks to Back to School Book Bag Program administered by The Point. Book bags were distributed to high school, middle school and elementary school students at a dinner held at The Point on August 22. PCCO is pleased to partner with The Point and is grateful to PCCO members Chip and Michelle for coordinating PCCO's efforts for this program.
PCCO Spring Car Show - June 7
This event was held on June 7 with all proceeds ($1817.18) donated to OAFC. Thank you to our sponsors LC Auto Body and Advanced Auto Parts of Parkesburg, to the participants and all who attended and helped with the event.