Our Projects

Since forming in early 2016, Needs of Many has achieved the following projects:

1. Take a Fan to Church Campaign May 2016: Collected & distributed 143 fans to the Ozark Center of Hope and the Christian Clothing Exchange.
2. Warm Someone’s Heart October 2016: Collected 149 electric heaters, electric blankets and blankets, plus cash for purchases. Distributed to the Ozark Center of Hope and the Christian Clothing Exchange.
3. Take a Fan to Church Campaign May 2017: Collected 111 fans and distributed to the Ozark Center of Hope and the Christian Clothing Exchange.
4. Warm Someone’s Heart November 2017: Collected 252 heaters and blankets, cash to purchase more. Distributed to the Ozark Center of Hope and the Christian Clothing Exchange.
5. Take a Fan to Church Campaign May 2018: Collected 178 fans. Distributed to the Ozark Center of Hope, the Christian Clothing Exchange, Food Basket, and Elite Senior Center, others.
6. Warm Someone’s Heart November 2018: Collected 382 heaters, blankets and sleeping bags. Distributed to the
Ozark Center of Hope, Christian Clothing Exchange, Hospice of the Ozarks, and Help for All.
7. Take a Fan to Church Campaign May 2019: Collected 151 fans, and distributed to Ozark Center of Hope, the Christian Clothing Exchange, families without air conditioning.
8. Warm Someone's Heart October 2019 is continuing! We collected portable electric heaters (new), blankets (new or gently used) and 30 degree F or lower sleeping bags! Presently, early January 2020, we have collected 337 items and distributed 142 items to Ozark Center of Hope, the Christian Clothing Exchange, and Hope for All.
WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED 1508 ITEMS INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THESE CAMPAIGNS!
Needs of Many assisted Gamma House during their October 11, 2017, May 23, 2018 and October 16, 2019 Fashion Show fund raisers at First United Methodist Church.

If you or your group would like to participate in Needs of Many activities, contact:

Chris Steiger (870) 508-0185 or Bette Gould (870) 492-6710.