It is G.L.O.W.’s 5th year Annual Prom and funding
G.L.O.W. Ministries of Rincon,Ga.
G. L. O. W.- God Loves Orphans & Widows
Prom, most of us has had the pleasure of experiencing this amazing night of fun at least once. Unfortunately this is not the case for everyone. The Effingham County ministry, G.L.O.W., has worked hard the past several years to provide this "rite of passage” to those who have special needs. It is G.L.O.W.’s 5th year organizing and funding a prom and the non-profit is in need of individuals to volunteer to help with the event.
G. L. O. W.- God Loves Orphans & Widows has a working relationship with Our Father’s House and Shining Stars, both of them local ministries geared towards helping those with special needs. All those who participate in these ministries are invited to the annual prom. Anyone else who is interested in attending is welcome to do so.
Each year, turn out for the event increases and this year they are expecting about 100 kids and their families. The prom will be held at Rincon Church of God on April 18th with guests beginning to arrive at 6:30pm that evening.
It is a family oriented event with everyone hitting the dance floor, even if they’re in a wheelchair, on crutches, or attached to an oxygen tank! No one lets their so called "dis” ability interfere with their ability to show off their best dance moves! On this one night of the year, everyone is on an equal playing field, enjoying the magic of the night. In describing the event G.L.O.W. Founder Wendy Turner said, "It is a full blown prom. There is a DJ, food, candlelight, white tents, photography, and more!”
"On this magical night these kids are enjoying the prom, something they never thought they would get to do because ‘they don’t fit in’ or they have a ‘disability’. When we are all together (at the annual prom), all that is left behind. These kids love everything about our prom and look forward to it all year long,” Wendy shared.
If you are interested in volunteering for this amazing event or making a monetary donation, you can call Wendy Turner at 663-5806. All checks can be mailed to: G.L.O.W. Ministries P.O. Box 2573 Rincon, GA 31326.
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