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Proclamation <br />ORANGE CONGREGATIONS IN MISSIONS MONTH (OCIM) <br />November 2014 <br />Whereas, Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM) is a private non - profit ministry <br />composed of almost 50 congregations in northern Orange County; and <br />Whereas, OCIM is committed to providing a helping hand to those in our community <br />who are in need of assistance; and <br />Whereas, OCIM strives to meet the emergency needs of those who find themselves in <br />a crisis situation; and <br />Whereas, the OCIM mission is fulfilled by ministering to the needs of people who have <br />populated the small communities and rural areas of Orange County since 1981; and <br />Whereas, OCIM is committed to feeding the hungry, providing clothing and other <br />essentials through its Meals on Wheels and Food Pantry Ministries and Thrift Shop <br />Ministry; and <br />Whereas, other needs are met through its Samaritan Relief Ministry; and <br />Whereas, OCIM volunteers, staff, town and county governments contribute greatly to <br />the success of its programs; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do proclaim <br />November 2014 to be OCIM Month and urge all community members to engage with <br />those in need through cheerful giving. <br />This the 18th day of November 2014 <br />Barry Jacobs, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />