Posts from 2022

Update and Transition – June 27, 2022 The Afghan refugee family we sponsor is doing well. Their apartment now has air conditioners and curtains to help with this heat – they tell us it is rarely this hot in Afghanistan! The younger boys (ages 16 and 11) have finished the school year and happily report that they did well. The oldest boy (age 19) is working part-time to support the family and is studying part-time at community college. Four of…

Beyond Hunger appreciates all donations to help feed our neighbors in need. Currently, the following items are in high demand at the food pantry: Donations may be dropped off at the church in the marked basket in the narthex or at Beyond Hunger on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am-4 pm. Beyond Hunger is located in the lower level of First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, and is accessible via a door located in…