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Reach Out Lakota is a non-profit, ecumenical, community-sponsored organization that gives eligible families in West Chester and Liberty Township food and clothing, as well as
paper, cleaning, baby, personal care and household items. No one can
predict a layoff, a fire, or unfortunate event. The economic downturn and
cost of fuel has caused a financial crisis on some families who have never
before had to ask for aid. We help our neighbors who have fallen on
hard times. We also provide referrals to other agencies when additional assistance is required.
Over 1,000 pieces of clothing and 18,000 pounds of food are given away
monthly.
Hours for Services: Mon 5-7 pm, Wed. 10-noon,
Fri 10-noon
In addition to our regular year-round work, we provide
three special programs:
Thanksgiving
Program
Frozen turkeys are given as well as the items necessary to
make Thanksgiving dinner.
Christmas Program
Large food baskets are given to families as well as having gifts for
the mothers to select for their children.
Shop
at IKEA, Support Adopt-a-Child Program
Reach Out
Lakota is helping families in need provide gifts for their children this
Christmas season through the annual Adopt-a-Child program. We expect to
provide gifts to approximately 1,000 local children this year. You
can help by purchasing a soft toy at IKEA and dropping it in the donation
box at the store. Any soft toys collected by December 5 will be given to
Reach Out Lakota for the Adopt-a-Child program. Thank
you for helping make the holidays brighter for those who need a helping hand
this Christmas.
Back to School Program
Our Back to School Program prepares pre-qualified local children in need for
a successful school year by providing them with new school supplies, free
health screenings, and puts families in touch with school resource programs
such as the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
Over
400 Lakota School children took part in this program last year.
Thank You for Your Support!
We are supported through
donations from local churches, businesses, schools, service organizations
and individual gifts. Additional support is generated through periodic
fund raisers.
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Become a Friend of Reach Out Lakota!
Our
Current Needs
You may drop off non-perishable
food or clothing at any
time
in the shed behind our building at 6561 Station Road, West Chester.
Non-perishable food may also be dropped off any time at either the West
Chester Police Department, 9577 Beckett Rd., Suite 500 or the Liberty
Township Fire Department, 6682 Princeton-Glendale Rd. In addition to
donating items, you can make a cash donation to help us purchase needed
items.
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