Our ministry offers a variety of services. While there is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, we are blessed to be able to provide a little relief to families. We are offering by appointment, in compliance with social distancing, free shopping opportunities. We have a large variety of summer clothing in children and adult sizes. We also have various household goods, books, shoes, and miscellaneous items. These are are free to you, and there is no requirement to shop. We are also in need of volunteers for our next big giveaway event in August. Our events would not be possible without donations and volunteers. Please pass these flyers on to others that may be interested. Like our Facebook page for more information on our ministry.

Would you be interested in participating in a community garden? If so, please let us know! Produce that isn’t used by your family will be donated to local area food banks to help other families in need.

The Cassopolis United Methodist Church (located at 209 South Rowland) will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 28, 2019. A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served in the Church fellowship hall between 1:00 and 3:30 pm. There will be holiday crafts and cookie decorating for the kids. Please RSVP for planning purposes by contacting the church secretary with the number of people who will be attending at 269-445-3107.

In addition, the Church will have delivery for shut-ins, emergency personnel, and service workers in our area that the community helps us identify. If you or someone you know would benefit from a delivered meal please contact the church secretary by November 17, 2019.

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Youth can spend next Saturday learning about string art, wood burning, tin punch, terrariums and bead craft at a 4-H event in Lawless Park in Jones, Mich.

The event is the Outdoor Experience Day Camp, planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018; it is organized by the Leaders’ Association.

     The event is open to youth 5 to 13 and costs $5 per person or $10 per family.

     Registration and payment can be made the day of the event, beginning at 9 a.m.; the camp begins at 10 a.m.

     Projects made at this event may be used for the 2019 Cass County Fair.

     For more information, contact Hailey Harman, 4-H Program Coordinator, @ 269-445-4438.

     Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is willing to provide transporation to/from this event, for free; to sign up, please call 269-476-1257.

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It’s Back To School time: Do you or your family ned help getting a BackPack and other supplies for school?

     If so, plan to be at the Niles Salvation Army BackPack GiveAway on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 in Casspolis.  The GiveAway is open for youth in kindergarten through 12th grades.

     The BackPacks are free and are stacked with age-appropriate school materials.

     No appointments are necessary and families will be served on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis.

     The GiveAway times in Cassopolis are: 

          *  9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31

          *  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1

For more information, call 269.684-2660.

Niles Salvation Army to host backpack giveaway for Berrien, Cass students