Hello Old Firsters, Hoping everyone has been having a good February thus far! This was our third week of providing clothes and again it was a success! Pants/jeans + shoes/sneakers were provided and as long as there is room in the shed I am still accepting donations for all seasons! If...
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We are happy to report that we have now secured the first major parts of the financing for Old First House: $2.5 million capital grant from the Philadelphia’s Dept of Homeless Services and operating subsidies from the Philadelphia Housing Authority. These were prerequisites for...
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Happy February Old Firsters, Some announcements for you: This was our second week distributing clothes and it was another success! Thank you to everyone who continues to donate clothing items! Advertising for Old First’s Online Service Camp has officially begun! Stay tuned 🙂...
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Hello Old Firsters, Hope all is well and everyone is staying warm! I wanted to share the following:: On Tuesday night, I presented the first module of Old First’s online virtual service camp platform on food insecurity to middle and high school students of Grace Presbyterian. It was a...
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Hello everybody! We are officially 22 days into the new year. Can you believe it?! Time really does fly by even during Covid times. As always I have announcements for you: Outreach has decided to slowly bring back clothes! Starting this Saturday 1/23, we will be adding a jeans table...
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Hello Old Firsters, Hope everyone’s January is going well so far. I know I still haven’t been able to meet many of you in person yet, but I am doing well. Not much has happened on my end at the office, but as always I have announcements for you : Saturdays have been going great...
Read more Happy New Year Old Firsters, 2020 is now officially over, and we’re now into 2021! Hopefully this year will bring us more peace, love, and happiness. To start of the new year, I first wanted to thank everybody who helped with donations of either food, hygiene items, clothes, or...
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Hello! Devan here- the church administrator. As January approaches, it is time to begin thinking about the Annual Reports, which we will share at the Annual Meeting on January 31, 2021. I have sent out this week an email to leadership folks who I need a report from (this includes the...
Read more Happy holidays Old Firsters! So wow we are really nearing the end of 2020! Although these past 9 months have been quite a difficult time for many, there is still a lot to be thankful for. For example, this community, who has been a source of support and spirit, but most importantly our...
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Hello everyone! And we finally have snow this winter! Be sure to stay safe and of course warm! Now, about what’s going on back at the church and with the Outreach ministries … The plan is to still host the cupboard this Saturday. The storm will have subsided by then and although...
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