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Building: First Presbyterian Church

Financial Support: Partnering with us are churches, individuals, civic organizations and businesses.
Several foundations and church organizations have also provided funds, in the form of grants, that allow the ministry to continue to serve its constituents.

Barberton Area Community Ministries is an incorporated
non-profit organization.

You may become a financial or food donor or voluntary supporter by calling 330-745-3693 for more information.

“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” — Mother Teresa

From the Desk of the Executive Director
Joanne Kramer

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We are gearing up for our exciting 12th Annual Swiss Steak Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday October 16th. Many generous businesses and individuals have already been donating some wonderful items. For a list of those items please go to the events page for a link. For tickets please call 330-745-3673.

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BACM's GARDEN GETS PLANTED

BACM's garden was recently planted during this dreadful heat we have been experiencing. Several youth groups, organized by Patty Neidert from the First Presbyterian Church, braved the weather and planted many different types of vegetables for us.
Those youth groups will continue to weed, water, and harvest our produce for the rest of the season. When the vegetables are harvested they will be distributed to families visiting our food pantry.

Food With Flair Fundraiser
On May 23rd BACM held its first Food with Flair fundraiser at Wolf Creek Winery. Volunteers served guests an Italian five-course meal sampling prepared with various wines to add depth and flavor. Each course was paired with wine samplings while the chef explained how to make the palatable Italian plate at home. The evening was filled with laughter, good food and plenty of social activity.

We are
the only authorized agency in Barberton for the Ohio Benefit Bank and will assist families to make an electronic application for some state and federal benefits.

A Word From Our Volunteers:
I can empathize with our clients. I have had some bad years. I've had to live in my car, and been homeless. People were always kind to me, now it is my turn to give back. I get just as much out of it as I put into it and I am grateful that I can do it.
Signed...
A Volunteer

I began volunteering at BACM several years ago in response to a "help wanted" notice in my church bulletin. This ministry is a great service to many in the Barberton-Norton area. I've met so many nice people here: staff, clients, and other volunteers.
When I talked about my experience here to some friend, they like what they heard and are now volunteering too. It is nice to see many denominations all work together to assist those in need.
Signed...
Anonymous