(PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
MISSION … Bobby Woodart showing off a patriotic wooden ornament.
By: India Kenner
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
india@thevillagereporter.com
Bobby Woodart, Executive Director for Military Christian Mission makes handmade wooden ornaments to lessen the burden of Military families living on base. The wooden ornaments also help the families feel connected to home.
Mr. Woodart explained his research showed many organizations out there lean toward assisting Veterans but unfortunately not many are designed to help soldiers currently enlisted.
This was where he felt inspired to fill this need. The Mission has been working with various USO locations including Japan, United Kingdom, Fort Campbell, and South Korea.
Different Groups, Organizations, and businesses have joined to support this cause. Supporters include but are not limited to Lugbill Supply Center (donating supplies) Amtrak (offering tickets to deliver ornaments) and Edon Northwest Local School Art Department for helping paint the ornaments.
There is an upcoming Painting Fundraiser on September 21st at the Christian Campus House at Trine University located at 406 College St. Angola, IN from 1-4 pm.
There is also an account set up at Farmers and Merchants Bank for donations. For more information contact Bobby Woodart at bwoodart77@outlook.com or call 567-239-2987.