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OCIM provided financial assistance for Christmas gifts designated for the children of the tornado _fmilies. In order to provide food services to the tornado victims, additional volunteers were activated to provide sorting and the storage, stocking, and the distribution of food. As many as 75 additional volunteers participated in this process. The pantry was opened an additional 80 hours through March 1993 . OCIM participated in workshops for tornado relief victims, explaining the organization' s mission and how it relates to emergencies. The staff attended fund raisers, and coordinated efforts to formally receive funds and donations. Also, the Consumer Credit Counseling Director played an active role in providing credit counseling assistance to several clients. Through the receipt of grant funding, a part-time position was made available to ensure the continued coordination of the tornado relief efforts following the closure of the Service Center. This 20-hour per week position was staffed by Judy Cox (OCIM' s representative at the Service Center) . OCIM provided office space and equipment, mileage, and telephone service for this position. Through this position, OCIM became an advocate and liaison for the families of the stricken area. In addition to the part-time position dedicated specifically toward tornado relief efforts, other OCIM employees provided approximately 961.5 hours of assistance. Orange Congregations in Mission received, through the end of March, donations totaling $100,936.57 . Expenditures through this time frame were $61,370.28 . The remaining balance is $39,566.29. Funds from foundations, associations, and religious affiliations were earmarked for administration or food. As of June 1993, 107 households presented for assistance. All files have been closed except for one remaining case. Funds were distributed only to those families with referrals from the Service Center. 10