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FROM THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR…
The 2011 Benefit Dinner for New Pathways for Children was held on October 27, 2011, at the Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah. Approximately 290 people attended the event. The keynote speaker was Dr. Rick Burse, pulpit minister for the West Dyersburg Church of Christ. Two former residents of New Pathways also spoke.
After the dinner two groups entertained. Following the entertainment and keynote speech, those attending were given an opportunity to make a financial contribution to New Pathways. Approximately $27,000 was contributed during the dinner, however over $14,000 was given before the dinner. After the collection an announcement was made that the West Dyersburg Church of Christ was the mystery donor who had earlier pledged to give $25,000. After this announcement the total had reached about $66,000. When the auction was concluded and the final tally was made the 2011 Benefit Dinner had raised just a little over $70,000.
Several weeks before the dinner it was decided that Ms. Emma Belle Gardner would be honored for her support and long service to New Pathways for Children. At the last minute we had to improvise due to her illness. She was hospitilized for several days. However, she was honored in a very nice way by those attending.
Eldon and Emma Belle Gardner donated the land on which the two houses for boys were built. Eldon died in 2001 but Emma Belle has continued her interest in promoting New Pathways. A few years ago Emma Belle loaned $160,000 to New Pathways for construction and operational costs, and just this year forgave all that debt. It is not surprising to those who know the whole story that the boy's campus is called "The Gardner Campus."
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| COMMODITY
and FOOD LIISTNEW PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN August 5, 2011
PAPER PRODUCTS
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Napkins
Paper Plates and cups
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Liquid Laundry detergent
Hand Sanitizers
Dish Washing Liquid
Simple Green Cleaning Product
PERSONAL
HYGIENE
(NON –ALCOHOLIC)
Deodorant
Liquid Body Wash
Gel, Mousse
Lip Balm
Hair Care Products (African American)
LINENS (TWIN BEDS)
(MALE AND FEMALE)
Comforters-twin
Fitted and Flat sheets
Standard Pillow case
Pillows and Blankets
Towels and Wash Cloths
FOOD ITEMS
Green beans Beans—Navy,
Pintos
Canned Tomatoes Tomato
Sauce
Rice Noodles
Spaghetti and Sauce Flour
Sugar Black
eyed peas
Corn Mixed
Vegetables
Soups Canned
Fruit
Cooking Oil and Spray Mac
and Cheese
Mashed Potatoes Canned
Jams
Canned Juices Canned
Meat
OTHER ITEMS
Copy paper Socks
(male and female)
T-Shirts (s,m,l, xl) Underwear
(s,m,l, xl)
School supplies (pens, crayons, markers, notebook
paper)
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