Help House is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having opened its doors for the first time on Aug. 5, 2003. The public is invited to attend the celebration on Aug. 5, 2023, beginning at 2 p.m. with short Help House tours.

Following at 2:30 in the of the Lyndon First Baptist Church sanctuary will be special speakers and other dignitaries attending. The past, present, and future of Help House will be presented. A reception will follow at 3:30, and tours will be available again.

For anyone who has wondered what goes on at Help House, now is the time to check it out.

“We hope to see you there as great things are happening and there are exciting plans for the future.”

Christmas in July

Beginning this week through July 28, Help House is having A Christmas In July. Holiday decorations and various other items that need to be cleared out of storage to make room for donations to the Christmas Store, have been unpacked and are available to those wanting to get an early start on their shopping, or just to think about Christmas and being cool.

School supplies collection

Help House is again collecting school supplies to be distributed among the various elementary schools in Osage County that do not provide needed supplies for their students as we did last year. Help House only collects items listed on the school websites for grades kindergarten through fifth grade. A list of items needed can be found at www.helphouse.online or on the Help House Facebook page. Drop off donations that have been purchased any time during regular business hours, or make secure cash donations on Help House’s website and designate it for school supplies, or mail to Help House, PO Box 356, Lyndon, KS 66451. Home schools that could use supplies for students should contact Scott Perkins for other arrangements.

Volunteer

Have you been thinking of volunteering? Help House could use volunteers on 4-7 pm Monday evenings, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. Stop by anytime and fill out a volunteer application and visit with Scott Perkins or Raylene Quaney about the different areas of service, such as the pantry, sorting, reception, receiving or other tasks.

“Come join the Help House Family. We believe you will find your service to God and others will be rewarding and fun.”

Support Help House

Help House is supported by contributions, donations, grants, and volunteers. Without our wonderful and faithful staff of volunteers we could not keep our doors open. So, we invite you and your church family to come join us. It is a ministry that not only blesses those we serve but those of us who are there to be of service.

For more information, stop by Help House at 131 W. 15th St., Lyndon, Kan., see www.helphouse.online, call 785-828-4888, or email osagecountyhh@gmail.com.

Information thanks to Raylene Quaney.