A look back at the year.

It’s that time of year when we begin to think about all the people and things we are thankful for. There is no way for us to list everyone who has made a major impact on the Dream Center this year, for one the list would be forever and a day and for two I know that I would miss someone on accident and I would never want to do that, so instead let’s look at some of the amazing things you all have accomplished as volunteers.

• Angel Food distribution has gone wonderfully each and every month, which was yet again proven just last Saturday. We want to thank the tireless volunteers who rise early one Saturday a month to help us accomplish this feat.
• Adopt-a-block has helped to strengthen a community. Taft Homes is continuing to undergo drastic changes, thanks to the loving volunteers who traverse the unknown terrain each week.
• Athletics has grown tremendously! This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated coaches and officials who help teach and wrap the youth in love.
• The HOPE Store would in no way be possible without the droves of volunteers stepping forward to straighten, hang, and sort. Not to mention the numbers of people willing to open their closets to share items they no longer need or have a use for.
• Ladies Night Out has continued to be a steady staple of love and comfort offered each Wednesday night to women wanting to connect to other women. Without steadfast volunteers willing to give up each and every Wednesday to open their arms to another this wouldn’t be possible.
• Metro Kidz continues to be a light to children in Taft Homes. The creative and energetic volunteers who come to share the love of Jesus have made the children crave more!
• FAITH Warehouse is a small but in no way forgotten ministry. The guys keep amazing us with their commitment to furnishing each home that has a request.
• Mission Peoria is such a huge event once a year that we request all hands on deck and that is exactly what we see. With all your help, every stone was turned and all eyes were dotted.
• Backpack Peoria was a huge success! We were able to give away 2500 backpacks but not without you.
• The first year of AOK (acts of kindness) went well. We learned what we should do again and what we should change. Without the Church coming together as one body, that wouldn’t have been possible.

We just want to extend a hand of gratitude to each one of you who help out with a DCP ministry this year. We look forward to all the things we’ll be able to accomplish together next year with God’s Blessing! May you and your family feel the warmth of God this holiday season!