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From: CrossNet Ministries <meghan@elancocross.org>
Date: Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Subject: October 2023 Partner Update
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for your on-going support of CrossNet Ministries!

Below you will find a recap for October 2023 and more information of what is currently going on at CrossNet. Please take a few minutes to read some encouraging stories, learn about current needs, and find out more about upcoming events.

If you have any questions, please let me know! Thank you for partnering with us to offer help and hope in the name of Jesus.

Executive Director

Meredith Dahl

October Recap

This October, we hosted the annual Winter Coat Program. Thank you to everyone who donated coats, provided funds, and volunteered their time before and during the event. Your generosity helped keep over 390 kids and teens in our community warm this winter!

CrossNet staff and volunteers also participated in the annual New Holland Parade! They handed out candy and collected non-perishable food items from parade attendees! Thank you to everyone who donated food to CrossNet during this event. Because of you, over 800 pounds of food was collected to give to families and individuals who are battling food insecurity in ELANCO.

We are truly better together!

Click on the button below for more October stats and stories!

October Stats & Current Needs

Transportation Ministry!

We are looking for Volunteers for our Transportation Ministry!

CrossNet's Transportation Ministry is available for those in ELANCO who need access to medical or educational appointments.

Last month, we had over 70 request for transportation rides from people in the community!

If you are interested in making an impact and volunteering in this ministry, please email rachel@elancocross.org.

The Christmas Gift Program

You can make a difference this Christmas by providing needs for families in our community through the Christmas Gift Program!

This program provides a unique opportunity for our community to come together in ensuring that necessities are fulfilled, families are empowered, and the message of Jesus Christ's love is shared during the Christmas season.

We are currently seeking individuals, families, businesses, or churches to sponsor children in our community and help provide Christmas Gifts!

We already have over 400 students enrolled and anticipate supporting over 600 kiddos in the community through this program.

For more information on how to support this program, click on the

button below or email lisa@elancocross.org.

Click Here For More Info!

November Match

The November Match is still going strong!

We are thrilled to have been blessed with a $150,000 matching gift again this year! Our goal, this November, is to raise a total of $300,000 for ongoing programs that impact the ELANCO community!

That means, when you donate to CrossNet during the month of November, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $150,000!

Thank you for your support and partnership we can continue to offer help and hope in the name of Jesus Christ. And thank you to those who have already donated!

Be sure to visit CrossNet staff this Friday, November 10th, anytime between 7 AM and 5 PM at New Holland Coffee Co's New Holland location!

When you visit CrossNet staff and donate $25 or more, you will receive a cup of coffee and a FREE gift!

And a special offer from NHCC: When you purchase a Pumpkin Latte on November 10th, 25% of your purchase will be donated to CrossNet!

Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to give back and double your impact!

Double Your Impact

A Story To Encourage You!

"God is good. I am so grateful to CrossNet and Servants, Inc. for this new ramp. It was the biggest blessing to witness people I didn't even know be so willing to help me. I am thankful there is a ministry that cares about elderly people because it can be really lonely sometimes."

-Darlene, CrossNet Participant