

The needs
of our families are seasonal, so please check our list often.
And, of course, whether you have a donation, want to sponsor a drive,
or can volunteer for a few hours, you can contact
us at any time.
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Welcome to Reach Out Lakota |
News and Events |
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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 10-11:30 am
In addition to our regular year-round work, we provide
three special programs:
Back to School Program -
important info for Back to School
2009
Provide free health screenings, a mini job fair, information booths from
local agencies as well as school supplies. Over 300 Lakota School
children were a part of this program last year. This event is also
a Resource and Job Fair with representatives from various West Chester
businesses taking part. This year, the Back to School Program will
be on August 15 from 10-2 at West Chester Presbyterian Church.
Volunteers are Needed!
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.
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. A big thank you to the West Chester/Liberty Rotary Club
for their auction and for donating the proceeds to our cause. You
can also help support us by shopping at Bigg's Union Centre and saving your receipts for our 1% rebate.
We also thank Pierre Foods for their donations as well as Starbucks!
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Closings - July 3 - July 10.
Our
Current Needs
We have a need for children's shorts, and we have have a
need for many food items
Please see the
list for items we need at present or consider
coordinating a food drive to help Reach Out Lakota today. Your help
would be greatly appreciated.
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.
Back to School 2009 Needs -
School Supply Shopping List |