Two Local Western New York Churches Partner To Collect New Sneakers
For Wounded Soldiers in the Hospital In Balad, Iraq to Show God’s Love
Buffalo, New York - June 2, 2010 - North Buffalo Community Church (NBCC), SBC has joined the Forestview Church of God of Niagara Falls, New York to answer the request of new footwear for soldiers in Balad, Iraq. To fulfill the request, the two churches are collecting new, affordable sneakers to ship to the wounded men and women in the hospital in Balad, Iraq until June 13, 2010.
Pastor Bill Smith of North Buffalo Community Church said "The soldiers have no comfortable shoes and they need our help." He also stated that "This is another practical way we can support our troops." The two churches are asking for help from their communities. All sneakers, men and women sizes 9-11, are to be dropped off at 350 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14223 between the hours of 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
The goal is for the people of Western New York to pitch in by providing a pair of new sneakers for our troops. Once the collection is finished, the churches will ship the sneakers to be distributed to those in need.
The motto of NBCC is "Sharing God's Love.” The churches regularly pray for the service men and women as they do their job. This initiative is just another way that love will be shown to our armed forces serving overseas.
Contact:
Minnie L. Maraschiello
Church Secretary
North Buffalo Community Church, SBC
Telephone: 716-833-6598
Fax: 716-833-7007
E-mail: help@nbccwny.org
Web site: http://www.nbccwny.org
