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URGENT
APPEAL
Greetings from the Omaha
Catholic Worker.
Normally our requests come
in benign form of the monthly newsletters but the unfortunate, and bit nervous,
truth is we need to email all our supporters directly.
The OCW was hit by a check scam that appeared legitimate when referenced with
our bank. A check of a large donation was given to the OCW last month in a time
of low funds; we thought it was a God send. The truth was revealed recently
that it was a scam...after we've depleted our funds to dangerous levels paying
for needs we normally wouldn't prioritize as first need.
The OCW is now in a desperate need of any form of financial assistance our benefactors
might be able to comfortably provide. This month's bill will be coming shortly
and, as it stands, we're not sure how we're going to be able to meet them. Any
grace of yours would be most appreciated; financial, prayerful, and/or those
of service. We started this CW house always believing in the loving providence
of God who cares for the poor.
We continue in the same way of life and prayer each day.
Presently as of this date
our bank account is at:
Bank Account: $599.00
Rent for May 2009 is $650
Utilities: aprox $450
Van expenses and Insurance $200
Food Budget: We try NOT to buy much food at the store these days. We live rather
simply.
Our Food Pantry is getting rather low in canned vegetables, pasta, and our Meat
supply in the freezer is very low.
Presently we have 3 guests
and are accepting 2 other in the next 2 weeks. We will be at full capacity at
that time.
We are very thankful to
you for supporting us. We are especially thankful for those who are generous
with a regular monthly donation. We rely pretty heavily on those very much needed
donations.
Again, we apologize for
this intrusion into your lives but we pray and hope you'll understand our necessity
to reach out to as many people as we possibly can during this financial hardship.
Thanks and God Bless
Jerry Ebner
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