We are very thankful for the tremendous blessings God has bestowed on the mission and those we serve. As the holiday season approached, we weren’t sure how God was going to accomplish
everything we had hoped to do, but He did through you and others!
Holiday Food Giveaways Stats:
Families Served at Thanksgiving ………………3,991
Families Served at Christmas……………………3,772
Decisions for Christ ……………………………………210
Union Mission’s Outreach ministry began in 1991. Over these 25 years it has grown to become the largest food distribution agent in the state. Although food is given away throughout the year,
November and December are always special as we try to provide even more food at our holiday distributions.
This year’s distributions were a tremendous success with over 6,433 families receiving enough food to sustain them for several days. We are especially thankful for the 210 individuals who made personal commitments of faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Food was received for the body and the soul! Many thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who helped collect, sort, load and distribute the food! We couldn’t do what we do with you!
Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner Stats:
Thanksgiving Meals Served ……………………….550
Christmas Meals Served …………………………….498
On the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas, we hold our annual dinners for the Charleston homeless. For each of these days, the mission’s kitchen staff prepares a wonderful hot holiday
meal with all the extras. Volunteers serve the holiday meal to men, women, and children coming to Crossroads shelter to eat as well as to enjoy an afternoon of good fellowship.
Adopt-A-Family Stats:
No. of Families …………………………………………….72
No. of Children…………………………………………..178
No. of Sponsors …………………………………………..61
This year the Christmas Adopt-A-Family program was able to help 64 families. Local businesses, organizations, churches and individuals sponsored the program, providing clothing, shoes, toys and household items for their adopted families. Even our staff was overwhelmed at the incredible generosity of the sponsors. Thanks to these kind sponsors many of our families had a joyous
Christmas indeed!
Christmas Shop Stats:
No. of Children ……………………………………….1,048
No. of Gifts ………………………………………………5037
No. of Decisions for Christ …………………………..82
On December 19th and 20th, Union Mission’s annual Christmas Shop for kids was held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. More than 5,000 toys came from the WCHS Holiday of Hope, the Greenbrier, local churches, organizations and individuals. We were able to provide gifts for 1,048 needy children this year. We praise God for your generosity!
As you can see, God did an awesome work providing during this holiday season and throughout 2016. Whatever your part, we thank each of you for your generosity and support. We give Him all the glory and honor for the great things He has done!
