During 2008 Worcester G.O.L.D. used your donations to benefit local citizens:

Emergency Assistance:

Rainbow Fund: Emergency assistance to those facing immediate crises:

	2008	2007
Families Served	685	482
Individuals Served	1607	949
Families Received Funds For Food	305	127
Families Received Funds For Utilities	212	67

On-Going Assistance:

• Emergency Baby Pantries: 2 pantries stocked with baby and infant supplies
• Drop-In Child Care Room: 83 Children supervised during parents' visits
• Camp: 22 scholarships provided in full or part
• Foster Care Fund: 51 children assisted

Special Projects:

• School Supplies for Students:
  • 480 children assisted
  • 600 back-to-school haircut certificates distributed
• Helping Hands for the Holidays:
  • 125 Thanksgiving boxes donated by Worcester Co. Bar Association
  • 932 individuals served at Christmas
  • 94 coats donated by OC Elks
  • 63 bikes donated by local citizens
• Easter Basket Program:
  • 250 baskets distributed to children