Donations Needed For Soldiers and “Give Children A Chance” Ring of Fire Evangelistic Ministry has adopted a soldier who reaches out to meet the needs of war torn children. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jarrod Gozy was adopted by the ministry. Care packages will be sent to him once a month - along with letters and prayers. Some needed items for the care package are: almonds and hand-warmers. As with previous care packages sent - Army Sgt. 1st class Jarrod Gozy has agreed to share items with other soldiers. Items such as granola bars, candy and other items are also needed. Items may be dropped off at 208 N. Boone St. in Olney, IL or phone:618-392-7880 or 838-0328 for more information. Army Sgt. 1st class Jarrod Gozy had his needs met growing up. He grew up in Chillicothe and was one of eight children. He has been deployed to Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan and has seen the great need of these children in those areas. In an effort to help children who have done without - he started the “Give Children A Chance” program. Gozy started by handing out candy and toys to Haitian children approximately a decade ago. But, he realized these children needed school supplies and other basic items for living such as clothes ect. The project was expanded ( approximately 2 years ago) to provide clothing to keep the children warm. Money was raised and used to provide book bags, coats and school supplies. This project is directed through Cameron Baptist Church - which is near fort Bragg, N. C. Gozy is a member of this church. The donations that were given provided supplies for a school full of students, 20 teachers and three administrators. These items would not have been a reality if they had not been donated to these war torn areas. Donations may be sent to: “Give Children A Chance” Sfc. Jarrod Gozy HHC LTF 173DSB APOAE09355 or e-mail Gozy at: jarrod.gozy@us.army.mil or send donations to: Cameron Baptist Church P.O. Box 155 Cameron NC 28326 Attention: Give Children A Chance. If items are sent to the church - this will ensure it is used for this purpose. This also cuts down on shipping and handling. The church works closely with nearby Fort Bragg to get items oversees. Donations to be sent for Gozy and the other soldiers should be dropped by: 208 N. Boone St. in Olney, IL 62450. May God Bless You for the willingness to donate to support the soldiers.