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Tuesday, November 8:A big thank you to Ingredient Restaurant in Manhattan who donated a portion of their proceeds for the whole day! Click here to check out the menu online at www.ingredientrestaurant.com.
OCTOBER 23, 2011: Kansas State University (K-State) Alumni Association graciously chose to support Shepherd’s Crossing at their Annual Homecoming 5K Race. It was held on Sunday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m. They will donate all entry fees to the Crossing. Thank you to everyone who participated by walking, jogging, or running to support Shepherd’s Crossing’s who help needy residents with rent, utilities, or prescriptions.
APRIL 5, 2011: Around 100 guests celebrated a decade of service with a dinner catered by Alyn West, hostess at First United Methodist Church and served by members of the Mission Committee of FUMC. The event was one of recognition and remembrance. Shepherd’s Crossing opened its doors to its first clients on April 3, 2011. Since that date, the Crossing has at one time or other served 3,092 families including 8,510 adults and children. These families received $759,000 during 8,660 visits. These numbers do not include countless persons counseled and referred to other sources for help. Dave Lewis was his usual dynamic self as master of ceremonies. Rev. Jim Reed, retired Senior Pastor at FUMC and one of the founders of the Crossing, gave a meaningful keynote address in which he recalled the process which led to the creation of the organization.
Anyone who would like to have A Decade of Service program,
please call Beverly Olson at 776-1470.
JULY 21, 2010: Shepherd’s Crossing has a new Executive Director. Beverly Olson, former financial professional and current community volunteer, accepted the position, effective July 27. She succeeds Jan Connizzo, who served in that role for five years before resigning on June 1.
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Barb Hackbart (left) is presenting a check to Shepherd's Crossing President, Donna Erpelding. Funds came from the St Luke's Lutheran LWML booth at the annual Pumpkin Patch arts and crafts festival. The proceeds were generously matched by the local Thrivent Financial for Lutheran's Chapter.
Check presentation to Shepherd's Crossing from the local Masonic Lodge,
Lafayette Lodge #16.