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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 donor 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

It's here again...

Our 13th Annual Swiss Steak Dinner and Silent Auction

If you want to enjoy a relaxing vacation in Florida at a beautiful villa or enjoy a summer afternoon cruising Portage Lakes on a pontoon boat, be sure to check out our events page to see some of the other items that will be auctioned off!

Here is the pertinent information:

When: October 15, 2011
Where: 3409 Johnson Rd., in the Johnson U.M.C.
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 pm Auction 4:30 - 6:30 pm Dinner
Price: $12 for Adults $4 for children ages 3-11 free for children age 3 & under

Join us for delicious food, great auction items and prizes during our trivia games!

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From the Desk of the Executive Director
Joanne Kramer

This year's "Food with Flair" event at the Wolf Creek Winery is being sponsored by SUMMA Health System. See the events page for more details.

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The Grand Temple Pythian Sisters-Ohio so graciously gave a financial donation of $750 to BACM. The Pythian Sisters is a fraternal order with members throughout the United States and Canada. The ladies of this organization are encouraged to be an advocate for the social betterment of the commuities in which they live. These exceptional ladies did just that when they gave Barberton Area Community Ministries this generous donation from the sale of a house from a fellow Pythian Sister. This donation is a blessing to us and the countless individuals in need in our community.

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We are getting ready to start gardening! If you would like to participate and plant your own garden please contact Joanne at 330-745-3693 for the details.

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BACM's GARDEN GETS PLANTED

BACM's 2010 garden was 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 June 25th BACM held its 2nd Annual "Food with Flair" fundraiser at Wolf Creek Winery. Volunteers served guests at five tasting stations with various gourmet hors d'oeuvres paired with a sample of charming wine. In addition to the tasting, a raffle was done for each of the featured wines. Here are our WINNERS:
Exodus - Veronica Hegarty, Pat Santelli Chardonnay - Diane Kozak, Don Utrup

Rhapsody - Mary Foster, Dawn Moon Pinot Gris - Carl Douglas, Bob Payne

We are an authorized agency for the Ohio Benefit Bank and will assist families to make an electronic application for various 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