Sumter Fireside Fund Helps Injured Single Mom Without Child Support Keep the Heat On

Every winter since 1969, The Sumter Item has held a fundraiser to raise money from its readers that will be donated entirely to Sumter United Ministries.

The faith-based nonprofit organization provides emergency and life-rebuilding services ranging from food, shelter and clothing to paying the final notice bill, access to educational opportunities and a medical clinic . The Sumter Item recognizes and appreciates every ministry led by its staff and volunteers, but Fireside Fund was created to focus on one area that will become critical over the next few months: heat.

Every penny donated to this fund will directly help the people who live in Sumter by preventing heating services from being turned off, providing access to propane or other sources of heating and, when sufficient funds are available and the need is there, by funding long-term housing solutions. to make homes more efficient.

This year, Fireside Fund is dedicated to the memory of Hubert D. Osteen Jr., former publisher and editor of The Sumter Item and father of its current owners. He died in December 2020 at the age of 84.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE

Donations can be mailed to:

The Summer Item

Box 1677

Sumter, SC 29151

Deposit donations

The Sumter article is located at 36 W. Liberty St.

What to include

Names, including groups, must be spelled out completely.

When making a donation in honor of someone, the names will be printed as is.

Checks should be made payable to Sumter United Ministries.

NEED HELP WITH THE HEATING?

Anyone needing help with heating or heating costs can call Sumter United Ministries at (803) 775-0757.

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