Immediately following the morning service on October 4th we will have Endowment Fund check presentations to Kokomo Urban Outreach and Samaritan Caregivers. The Endowment Fund is a CLC stock market account that maintains a base level investment of actual money given, but from which dividends are periodically disbursed to selected charities. Since we have not had dividend disbursements in the last few years and the markets have performed well, we are able to donate a $10,000 check to Kokomo Urban Outreach as recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the Church Council.
On October 4th Kokomo Urban Outreach will be represented by Jeff Newton. Jeff is the inspiration behind KUO which works with kids you might think as disadvantaged, but in Jeff’s eyes are kids just waiting to have their innate potential tapped. KUO’s philosophy focuses on empowering kids to acquire the tools to function well as they grow into adult society. You will be amazed at the range of programs and activities KUO offers kids and you can get a sneak peek at what Jeff will share with us at www.kokomourbanoutreach.org
Of course coffee and cookies will be available so you can munch while questioning Jeff about volunteer opportunities. If you have questions talk to Jan Harmeyer and Judie McCoy who interacted with Jeff in planning this check presentation event. (And they have volunteer forms!!)
Our hope is that members will grow to become more involved in KUO as we become more aware of what KUO does and how we might contribute time and effort.
