Thank You Susquehanna Conference!

Thank you, Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church! Your steadfast support, prayers and love have been instrumental to all of us at Mission Central. We are grateful for your material and financial donations as well as the support through volunteering. 

Because of you, Mission Central had a record breaking 2020. Last year, we assisted over 3.3 million people with over $10.9 million in resources. And as always, all items are provided at no cost to the recipient. 

Our annual report can be seen above, but here are some highlights...

In 2020, Mission Central:

• Distributed over $780,000 in medical supplies and equipment to support 241,000 people. 
• Sent $369,000 in pet food resourcing over 73,000 animals.
• Launched a school partnership where over 13,000 students and their families received support from Mission Central. 
• Sent 42 international shipments to South America, Africa and Eastern Europe.
• Supplied $433,000 in Flood Buckets/Cleaning Kits to recovery efforts.

This year has started strong as well, and our medical ministry is continuing to grow. About 50% of what has gone out of the warehouse so far this year is medical equipment and support. Of course, basic needs like diapers, food and clothing as well as electronics continue to flow from our warehouse daily.

We know now is not the time to slow down. We expect to see needs increase as the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt. And we know we are called to do this important work. 

Please keep Mission Central in your prayers and continue to support us in the ways that you have in the past. Please save the dates for a few other Mission Central events as well:

• September 16-19, 2021: Mission Central Online Auction
• October 12, 2021: Mission Central Open House
• October 24 – 31, 2021: Mission Central Mash and Dash (virtual run)

Thank you for your love and support! We are looking forward to another great year. 

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Mission Central Still Going Strong

Thank you to the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church for your ongoing support of Mission Central. Your monetary gifts, material donations, volunteer hours and prayer help Mission Central with our mission of “Connecting God’s Resources with Human Need.” 

Last year, 2020, was a challenging one on all fronts. We are grateful that Mission Central was open throughout the pandemic supporting those in need. Thanks to your support, over 3.3 million people were assisted with over $10.9 million in resources just last year alone. (That is nothing short of miraculous!)

Our medical ministry continues to be Mission Central’s fastest growing ministry. Over $780,000 in supplies and equipment went out to support 241,000 people. Our pet food ministry has grown with the increased needs. In 2020, $369,000 in pet food resourced 73,000 animals.

As we looked at increased needs throughout Pennsylvania, we added a school partnership where Mission Central supplied medical support, school supplies, musical instruments, hygiene items and food to struggling students and their families. Over 13,000 students and their families received support from Mission Central. This will be an ongoing program.

While curtailed briefly at the beginning of the year, we had 42 international shipments that went out supporting Zimbabwe, Romania, Ghana, Liberia and beyond. In this epic year for disasters, we supplied $433,000 in Flood Buckets/Cleaning Kits through UMCOR to Louisiana, Florida and Texas. This recovery work will continue in the year(s) ahead.  

Mission Central continues to supply low cost, no cost warehouse space to our in house partners. Through their food banks, furniture ministries, diaper banks and electronics ministry, we further our reach. 

Now is not the time to slow down. We expect to see needs increase as the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt. And we know (with your support), we are called to do this important work. 

Thank you again for your steadfast commitment to Mission Central. We appreciate the prayers, material and monetary gifts and your ongoing support. You are truly a part of this wonderful family. 

We wish you a safe, happy and healthy 2021!

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Thank You for Your Support at Mission Central!

Thank You for Your Support!

As a monumental year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank all the Susquehanna Conference United Methodist Church churches for your support throughout 2020! We recognize that 2020 brought many challenges and we are incredibly grateful for the support that has been shown to Mission Central. 

Every item, every prayer, every dollar and every shared gift has assisted us in fulfilling our mission of ‘connecting God’s resources with human need.’  We are thankful for each of you and appreciate you sharing your gifts with us. 

As we look ahead, we want to make sure you “Save the Dates” for a few Mission Central events of 2021:

• Mission Central online auction: March 4-7
• Mission Central (Virtual) Monster Mash and Dash: October 24-31
• Mission Central Gala: November 13

If you have the opportunity, please follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our MissionLink (a weekly eNewsletter). 

We wish you a happy new year filled with many blessings. Thank you for everything you do for Mission Central! 

Baskets for Mission Central Fundraising in 2021! 

In 2021, Mission Central will be hosting two events - an online auction and our annual Gala. These events raise a significant percentage of our operating revenue each year, and we have always been grateful for UMC support! 

This year, we will be hosting a silent auction for themed baskets at both events and would love your support! Baskets can be put together completely or you can send materials for a basket to be made here at Mission Central. You can even send some basket materials (to go with others to make a basket.) 

Here are a few basket ideas but please feel free to create your own! 

• Family Game Night - games, movie gift cards, popcorn
• Coffee and Tea - mugs, coffee, tea, spoons
• Chocolate Basket - all things chocolate
• Kid’s Favorite Library (great for adults too!) 
• Hot Off the Grill - marinades, skewers, grill supplies 

This is a great activity to be put together by your business, work group, kids of all ages, church youth, confirmation classes, UMW or any group of family/friends AND a great way to support Mission Central! These baskets will be auctioned off at either our online auction or our Gala. The baskets/basket materials are due February 1, 2021. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f49afa82ca1fc1-baskets. 

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Titzel by phone at 717-766-1533 or email stitzel@missioncentral.org. 

Thank you in advance for any consideration that you can give these requests. We are looking forward to lots of fun in 2021!