April 30th is the second fifth Sunday this year and the Outreach Committee designated H.O.M.E. of Orland as the recipient of the plate offerings on that Sunday plus any special donations you might like to make by marking the check for either “H.O.M.E”. or “5th Sunday”. 

      Some of you might not know about this humble non-profit located on Rte 1A in Orland. They might be small, but they are mighty! Here is a snapshot of their activities last year:

• 48 individuals including 15 children were diverted from homelessness
• 50 households moved to permanent housing
• 9,780 bed nights provided
• 52 households with children sheltered
• Average length of stay in shelter – 48nights
• 1,976 individuals provided with food
• 20 households received firewood for 22/23 season
• 16 daycare enrollments
• 244 Holiday food boxes distributed
• 459 Christmas gifts distributed
• 71 school backpacks distributed
• 118,180 pounds of food rescued and distributed.