She never thought the day would come that she could be so grateful for toiletries and basic grocery items. She also never thought she’d be so thankful for a roof over her head and a safe and warm place for Daniel to sleep. She never thought she’d need ACO’s services or be so grateful that a place could offer hope at her time of crisis and despair. Her neighbors don’t know that she received all of this assistance. But she knows that her neighbors and friends made that assistance possible by providing donations to Allen Community Outreach. Although Daniel’s name has been changed, his story is real. There are families like Daniel’s all over Allen, Fairview and Lucas and they need your support. Please Give Where You Live. Give to ACO’s annual campaign, Christmas In July this month online at www.acocares.org, or to ACO, 801 E. Main St, Allen, TX 75002. Here’s how your donation can make a difference: • $25 will give a child a grocery bag filled with healthy and nutritious kids’ favorite breakfast and lunch foods for two weeks. • $50 will pay for 10 days of MealsOn-Wheels hot meals delivered for a local senior or homebound neighbor. • $100 can provide healthy groceries and fresh produce for a family of six for one week. • $250 can assist a family with their utility bills for one month. • $500 will keep a family safe in their home for one month. • $1000 is the “Santa” level. Your commitment of support for five years with an annual payment of $1000 will ensure that many families will have their lives transformed with your help. For more information on services, donating, programs and volunteer opportunities, visit our website at www. v acocares.org or call 972.727.9131. Marjorie B. Vaneskahian is the director of ACO volunteer services/ ACO Food Pantry. Allen Image x July 2013
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