GILLIAM DESTITUTE CARE MINISTRY, INC.
FUNDRAISING LUNCHEONS
Gilliam Destitute Care Ministry, Inc. sponsors fundraising luncheons every other year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we were unable to sponsor a fundraising luncheon since 2018. At this time we do not know when we will be able to resume our fundraising luncheons. Notwithstanding the pandemic, we continue to receive donations and we will continue to meet the needs of many here and abroad.
2007
Marco Polo Restaurant, Vienna, VA
2008-2009
American Legion Post 180,
Vienna, VA
2010-2012
Marco Polo Restaurant,
Vienna, VA
2013-2018
The Waterford Conference Center, Fairfax, VA
Luncheon Purpose: Fundraising, Praise and Fellowship
The purpose of these luncheons is to raise money and to give God praise and glory over fellowship, a meal, and program, for all He has provided so that we may continue to bless those in need.
The funds each year are then used to donate to organizations, individuals and other charitable causes voted upon by the Board of Directors. The recipients are announced at these Luncheons.
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40
PAST RECIPIENTS AND DONATIONS
The following recipients have received monetary and in-kind donations over the years. Money raised through the luncheons has helped us provide donations for various causes.
Caledonia Farm in Zimbabwe
Donations of clothing and funds in (2007 and 2010)
Trinidad
Donations of clothing and school supplies in (2007 and 2008)
Ethiopia
Donations of clothing and funds for children with HIV/AIDS (2009-2011)
Fairfax, Virginia - Katherine Hanley Family Shelter
In-kind donations of toiletry supplies, deodorant, soap, paper towels, hygiene products and cleaning supplies (2011)
Vienna, Virginia
Monetary donations to furloughed Federal employees during the Federal Government Shut-down (2019)
Petersburg, Virginia
Monetary donation to The Children's Home of Virginia Baptists, Inc. (2020-21)
Northern Virginia
A Monetary donation to the American Red Cross, and miscellaneous individual donations for a mission trip, pandemic economic aid, and funeral expenses. (2020)
St. Jude Children's Research Center - Monetary Donation (2021)
American Red Cross - Monetary Donation (2021)
Numerous Individuals/Families - Various needs during and since the COVID-19 Pandemic to the present.