Kid’s Junction
A Ministry Assisting Families with Children
FUMC’s Kid Junction Ministry
Kid Junction serves eligible children (birth to 12) in the Galax area. Eligible families may visit once every six months.
For those who qualify, this ministry assists families with children. Clothing for infants to size 12 is available, as well as diapers, hygiene items, school supplies, etc.
Each child in the family receives personal hygiene items, as needed per child: diapers, a complete set of clothing (new or slightly used)–such as shirts, pants, shorts, jackets, coats, shoes, socks, underwear, etc. (if available in size) at NO CHARGE!
School items and backpacks are also available.
Store hours are from 10-12 on the first and third Monday of each month at the Galax First United Methodist Church, 306 West Center Street (back parking lot), check in at the church office.
To determine who qualifies for this program, call the FUMC office at 276-236-9937.
ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN
To: Parents of children birth to age 10
From: FUMC-Galax-across from Fire Department
Re: -Kid Junction-hygiene items and clothing for children
-Backpack and school items will be available as of Monday, July 15th
You may receive assistance once every 6 months
OPEN: 1st and 3rd Monday of each MONTH, 10:00-12:00
EXCEPT September 2nd, Labor Day
Call (276) 236-9937 for more information
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV)
Kid Junction is still alive and fulfilling our mission!!!
For October and November we have assisted 14 families and 25 children.
A huge thanks to our volunteers: Janis Kurtz, Glenna McFadden, Nancy Westmoreland, Irene Turner and Elsie Davis.
Each of you is an integral part in making this local mission successful.
To God be the glory!!!
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV)
Our 2018 Book bag Campaign was definitely a success!!! We collected 59 backpacks and the largest amount of school supplies we have ever collected. Thank you, church family, for your generosity in helping us reach our goal. Not only were we able to serve children on our normal assistance day, we were also able to donate 10 book bags and school materials to God’s Storehouse. These were distributed at two different apartment complexes in the city. We have enough school materials left over to serve children for the upcoming months. A special thanks to Judy Farmer and Elaine Schaeffer for joining us on August 6 to help with the over flow!
ASSISTANCE STATISTICS
Month | July | August |
Families served | 7 | 10 |
Children served | 10 | 21 |
Sincere thanks to our volunteers for July and August: Judy Farmer, Janis Kurtz, Elaine Schaffer, Irene Turner, Doris Ward, Nancy Westmoreland Elsie Davis, and Dianne Marshall.
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16
As 2017 comes to a close, the Kid Junction team is happy to report another successful year. In our continuing mission to serve the community, we have served 68 families and 150 children. This was possible because of the support and generosity of our FUMC family. We thank you—each and every one—for your support and prayers as we continue this ministry. Also a very special thanks to our volunteers for the year: Betty Parks, Irene Turner, Janis Kurtz, Nancy Westmoreland, and Doris Ward.
Our 2017 backpack campaign brought in 46 backpacks and a large amount of school supplies. One or two backpacks are left and a small volume of school supplies, which are always needed during the school year.
We received about 10 coats for the 2017 coat campaign. Most of these were distributed during November and December, leaving only a few small sizes for the rest of this winter. When the children’s coats go on clearance, we will be able to restock. If anyone would like to make a monetary contribution for the 2018 children’s coat campaign, please note when turning into the church office. If you would like to donate a coat or coats we need sizes from 4-14 for both boys and girls.
Again this year the Prayer Shawl Ministry has contributed blankets, hats and scarves. Also, Janis Kurtz, one of our volunteers, keeps a supply of pocket prayer shawls available to distribute to the families we serve. Our team truly values the contribution these ladies have made with love and prayers for those who receive them.
As the numbers show, the needs in our community are there. The families that receive assistance are grateful and appreciative. When children are able to come with parents, many leave with smiles on their faces after receiving items such as hygiene items, school supplies, new coats, shoes, outfits, socks, underwear, pajamas, sweaters, story books, toys and/or stuffed animals.
All of us at Kid Junction feel just as blessed as the families we serve. We are proud to be a part of our church family, who has such a great heart for children.
If you have questions about KJ or would like to volunteer your time or talent, please contact any member of the KJ Team: Linda Murphy at 233-9102, Elsie Davis, or Dianne Marshall at 233-7841. We ARE in need of volunteers. If you would be willing to help change out clothes from one season to the next or come and assist on one of the Mondays, occasionally, we could use you!!!
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 (New King James Bible)
For the month of October, Kids Junction served 7 families and 24 children. All these children were blessed with clothing, winter coats, shoes, socks, underwear, hygiene items, school supplies, books, coloring books, etc. We would like to thank you once again, the church family, for supporting this very special ministry!
Special thanks to our volunteers this month:
Irene Turner, Doris Ward, Elsie Davis, and Dianne Marshall.
“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 (New King James Bible)
Don’t forget Grayson County Schools starts August 10th, Carroll County Schools August 9th and Galax City Schools August 15th. Our goal this year is 59 backpacks and we have received 24 so far.
The Kids Junction Team would like to thank you very much for your continued support for this mission. The children we support are so proud of new book bags and materials. Our team is truly grateful for your generosity in helping to make less fortunate children feel prepared as they begin a new school year.
Blessings to each of you,
Linda Murphy, Elsie Davis, and Dianne Marshall
If you have questions you may call Linda Murphy at 233-9102 or Dianne at 233-7841.
“But do not forget to do good and to share,
for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV)