OES chapter donates to homeless shelter

Published 8:00 am Friday, March 29, 2024

By Staff Reports

Members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Queen Ester Chapter #67, pose with the Rev. Cornelius Ponder III outside a house he’s opened to provide shelter for the homeless. With Ponder are Worthy Matron Sheila Jackson, Associate Worthy Matron Sylvia Carter, Sister Beverly Peterson, Sister Cheryl Ousley and Sister Lucy Peterson.

MOULTRIE — The Order of Eastern Star, Queen Ester Chapter #67 of Moultrie, recently donated blankets, cleaning supplies, socks, gloves and personal hygiene materials to a local homeless shelter founded by the Rev. Cornelius Ponder III.

Worthy Matron Sheila Jackson stated that Ponder’s homeless shelter was selected as the recipient for this particular community project because of its non-profit status, and because it was established to help families who are temporarily without a place to call home. She said his shelter provides all the essential living needs for a safe and clean environment.

Jackson thanked all the sisters of Queen Ester Chapter #67 for the success of the community project, and Ponder also thanked them for their donations and support. He said the shelter is primarily funded by individual donations.

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