![]() ![]() Once the back house renovation is complete it will provide a permanent clothing giveaway shop. Refreshments and popcorn are served free. Started earlier this year any given movie night will attract a dozen to 15 people. “We will start a program, and when it starts rolling it will have a leader who handles it, and we go start on the next thing.”Īmong programs currently happening is a Friday Movie Night, which takes place at The Table the second Friday of every month, coordinated by another volunteer, Kathy Pulkkinen, who wanted to establish a chance for families to go out and enjoy chemical-free socializing. “What we do is come with ideas to solve problems for the community,” Alexander said. For families working toward reunification, this is a safe place. “It’s available for that kind of use,” Alexander said. In cases of house fires, the Red Cross uses the building to meet with victims to replace lost clothing and provide short term housing and other services. “We’re here to help people get back on their feet, whether they’ve had a fire, have experienced domestic violence, are in recovery, whatever.”īurnham networks with other organizations around Oxford Hills to reach clients, including case managers at the hospital, the school district, Community Concepts and with public safety departments. “The intent of The Table was to make an impact on the community, especially around recovery, to feed and clothe people,” Alexander said. There are four teams of volunteers, representing different local groups, who are responsible for organizing one weekend each month. The Norway Grange Hall is also the site of free Saturday breakfasts between 8-10 a.m. It’s open to anyone who walks through the door.” ![]() There are no residential or income requirements. “There is such a huge need,” added Karen Turino, administrator for The Table. ![]()
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