Grace and Mercy Outreach Inc

Dear Friend in Christ:

Please join us in praising God for the many ways He blessed our community this past year. The enclosed Ministry Report summarizes the physical needs that were met through the generosity of humble servants who willingly became the hands and feet of Christ. Some gave out of their abundance. Some gave out of their poverty. God honored the heart behind each gift, multiplying them to abundance in order to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of those who came to Him for help. We praise God for all His servants, for those who gave and for those who received.

Due to economic hardships in our community, we have seen a great increase in the people coming in to receive help and a great decrease in the number of people shopping and sending support. Our monthly overhead just to stay open is $5,000.00 a month. We desperately need your support to stay in operation. We are looking for ten faithful monthly supporters to give $100.00 a month so that we can expand our soup kitchen to accommodate our growing number of daily diners. Would you prayerfully consider becoming a monthly supporter?

Enclosed is a packet which lists the services and outreaches we provide. If you would like more information, please contact Rick or Vicki at 513-753-1555 or stop in and see us at Grace and Mercy Outreach.
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We were blessed to see God answer the prayers of many in need from Clermont, Hamilton and Brown counties.

While many people took part in providing donations, Christ made the increase.

Ongoing Ministries

Food Pantry: 645 households served, totaling 2,247 individuals
13,482 meals provided
$67,410 food value

Soup Kitchen: 6,000 meals provided

Free Clothing: 291 families served, for a value of $4,813
$78,840 shared with people in other areas

Free Household Items: 103 families served, for a value of $24,212

Special Projects

Easter Dinner Baskets: 20 families served, for a value of $480

Giving Garden: a bountiful harvest provided fresh produce for our
soup kitchen and food pantry

Pack to School Event: 26 students received backpacks and all supplies
for a value of $1,300

Thanksgiving Baskets: 97 families served, totaling over 400 people, for a
value of $2,328

Christmas Baskets: 33 families served, for a value of $792

Santa Shop: 57 families, including 153 children, received over
600 Christmas gifts, for a value of over $6,000

DURING THE PAST TEN YEARS OVER 120,000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SERVED WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS.