It Brought Us Joy When...

• a new mother found a place to get baby clothes, formula, diapers, etc.

• eight-hundred and fifty-five needy Carroll students received Back-to-School essentials

• a transient family was provided with a bathing facility, towels, and soap

• a working couple was served after hours in their time of need

• a lady used our laundry facility every week to wash her clothes

• the time was taken to listen to ease someone’s loneliness

• individuals and families found in-style, free clothes in good condition

• a child asked “Can I really take as many free books as I want, and keep them too?”

• over eight hundred clean coats were distributed throughout the winter

• guests and volunteers hugged each other on Thanksgiving Day

• the story of the Candy Cane was read to visiting children last Christmas

• visitors came in from the cold to enjoy a cup of soup and to join our staff and
volunteers in singing old fashioned Christmas carols

• a mother thanked us for providing Easter baskets for her six children

• a way was found to transport a student to a new school

• an abused family was quickly relocated to a safe environment

• a recently released patient was provided with emergency medication

• eyeglasses were repaired for a senior citizen the same day

• books were purchased to help a single mom stay in school

• a local pharmacy immediately provided testing supplies for a diabetic

• we helped a young man obtain a photo ID to be employed

• non-skid shoes were purchased to help a woman keep a restaurant job

• a week of gas vouchers ensured transportation to the workplace

• a hot cup of coffee brought a smile to a homeless couple

• a family awaiting permanent housing was given short-term shelter

• a new renter was offered basic cleaning supplies