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2 Orrntge Congregations In Mission Proposal Change Congregations In Mission(OCDQ is an ecumenical ministry located in Hillsborough,North Carolina that seeks to offer hope in the face of hopelessness through our emugency service programs. Organizad in 1981 by four churches OCIM now has 40 member congregations. Its purpose is:"To minister to the urgent needs of citizens of Orange County through the volunteer efforts of diverse congregations and individuals inspired by faith in God, and to enhance self-suff dwxy w d awareness of commaumty remitm"We wO*in dose cooperation with our mernbar clergy, the Orange County Department of Social Services, Health Department,and the Orange County Schools,assisting persons who have no other resources available. OCIM is s mainstay in the northern Orange County community,as we are the major source of assistance to the needy and to those who have fallen through the cracks of social aid. OCIM's primary gals arc to reach needy residents in our service area with emergemy food, doh►utility payment assWanm and shelter through our SanrtaFAW Relief Uldsvies and Meals on Wheels programs. Through our Commmity Ovid Carr Cenkr,OCIM provides quality,lovins care to children from birth to four years of age,with emphasis on serving tow pareses who are finishing high s heml (WW m'e"the spiritual needs of those pbywaliy aecl mewany a hafle rgM by providing a"Special Needs 1Yorslrrp Service,"and an Fawre*cai Worship program allows our congregations to worship together as one. OCIM 3ponsora the Northern Orange CROP Worth for WWU Manger vduch generates funds locally as well as worldwide.The OCIM T Irrifr Shop offam quality merchandise at bargain prices,and the resulting reverma supports our other Our programs seek to help alkvide,d5cuk situations for people and,wore importarttly, find solutions to the problems which have led to their economic condition. A supportive community and dedicated volunteers Leers help us to accomplish our mission and to maintain our reputation for quick and compassionate responses to human needs in Orange County- In an effort to meet the growing needs of the poor.OCIM hopes to raise$550,000 for a new 10,000 square feet facility►. This building would allow OCIM to increase its service to the poor,support outreach efforts, and create an endowment to help secure OCIM's future.Between eight and ten percent of the$550,000 would be used for expanses,while the remainder of the fund:would go towards the actual concuuction and the creation of an endowrnant. This agency is committed to beoamz mole self=Sdeat and ksa depumb at on fatadadm for its ongoms support.T'he endowment income would support outreach efforts as well as community and fund anduvors. in the cans offour small offices,OCIM served 4,352 individuals with emergency usistarrce in 1995(isrr;hxft 2,603 Wild=).The rapid growth of our ministry in response to the inaaast daswuls has had a critied impact on our need for more space. Many cornprortaisea have to be made in dealing with the community we serve as a result of our small and aging facility. OCIM can better serve its diertts with additional space. Of aiticel importance,in our dealings with clients is ca>ffideaRiaiity when they come to us seeking food and finances.Dignity for our diem is importata as they seek to retain their self-esteem;however,in our cturrent building, solving problems in confidence is "difficult. There is no waiting room for clients.only