Pastor Stewart Pepper and his wife Kathy of the Parkersburg SDA Church distribute Blessing Bags. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG — Two church organizations in Marietta and Parkersburg partnered on July 7 to help the homeless in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

The Team God Foundation under the leadership of Associate Pastor Israel Okyere from the Marietta Seventh-day Adventist Church joined with Pastor Stewart Pepper and the Parkersburg SDA Church to extend a helping hand to the homeless population.

Team God distributed Blessing Bags of hygiene items, water bottles, first aid kits and other items, Patricia Baidoo, Team God spokeswoman, said.

The team on July 7 distributed the bags at House to Home and the Latrobe Street Mission in Parkersburg and the Legacy Day Shelter in Marietta, she said.

More activities are being planned.

Yvonne Adjei of Team God Foundation distributes Blessing Bags at House to Home. (Photo Provided)

“We believe that by coming together and leveraging our collective resources, we can make a real difference in the lives of the homeless,” Okyere said. “Our mission is to provide not just immediate relief, but also long-term solutions that empower individuals to regain stability and rebuild their lives.”

The effort aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need. Recognizing the challenges faced by the homeless, the team has a common goal to provide essential support and restore hope to those who have fallen on hard times.

The initiative encompasses activities supporting the homeless community, such as providing access to shelter, meals, clothing and essential hygiene items. The team will closely work with local organizations and resources to facilitate job training, healthcare services and educational opportunities, fostering a holistic approach to addressing homelessness.

Members of the Team God Foundation from the Marietta Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Parkersburg SDA Church. (Photo Provided)