NORTH ELLIS COUNTY OUTREACH
404 S. Highway 342 Red Oak, Texas 75154
P.O. Box 2203
(972) 617-7261
FAX (972) 617-7600
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 2000 as a merger between Helping Hands of Red Oak and Red Oak Area Outreach, North Ellis County Outreach has been serving
the residents of the 75154 and 75125 zip codes residing in ELLIS County.
We help qualified families with emergency assistance including utilities (water, electric, gas or propane), housing payments, food, clothing, back-to-school needs, medicines, and a Christmas toy program for their minor children.
On average, we assist 105 families or 457 individuals per month. On average we provide financial assistance of approximately $5,900 per month.
In May 2008, the Outreach started a new chapter in our history by moving to our new location on Highway 342 in Red Oak. By tripling our space we have expanded our thrift store and pantry space, provided three offices and classroom space. Starting in fall 2008,
classes will be offered to clients in the areas of budgeting and finances, parenting, job search skills, and diabetes management.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
School is just a few weeks away and we need your help.
Please bring your new school supplies by the Outreach today. Needs include CRAYOLA crayons, pencils, pens,
manila paper, construction paper, pocket and brad folders. For a complete list, please call Sandra Boone. Drop off supplies no later than August 7th.
FOOD PANTRY
Our food pantry feeds approximately 105 families per month. Each family receives enough food for 2 weeks.
Through community donors, churches, Red Oak ISD, Boy Scouts of America, corporations, and the North Texas Food Bank, our pantry is stocked with canned goods, fresh produce,
staples and frozen foods.
CLIENT ASSISTANCE
Clients are seen every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
To be eligible for any assistance, a client
must provide proof of identity (valid driver's license and social sercurity
card), proof of residency (utility bill and/or lease/mortgage papers) and proof
of income (pay stubs, child support, disability award letter).
Clients must also provide proof of all
regular monthly expenses.
Clients are seen on a first come, first served basis. To be eligible for
assistance they must meet TEXCAP poverty guidelines.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Collect food, cleansers and toiletry items for the pantry (food stamp
recipients cannot buy toiletries, cleansers on their card).
Donate items for the thrift store. (if you haven't used it in 6 months - donate!)
Contribute financially.
Donate extra bibles.
Volunteer your time in the store or pantry.
Organize a group to help with special projects.
Pray for the Outreach, it's staff and volunteers.
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN THRIFT STORE
A favorite for local shoppers, and our clients, Pennies From Heaven Thrift Store covers all the expenses of
the Outreach.
By converting donated items into merchandise sold in it's thrift store,100% of
all cash donations received by the Outreach go directly to our
clients and their needs. Clients are also allowed the
opportunity to shop in the store seasonally for their families at no charge.