For over 25 years, our penny collection has been converting your generous contributions into relief for the poor and the hungry. The idea is that by taking small donations from many individuals each month, we will be able to gather sufficient sums that can make an impact on improving the lives of the poor. Indeed, over the years more than $150,000.00 has been collected and distributed to SHIP to serve the poor. The Penny Collection has been a genuine example that our small deeds and contributions have a collective major impact on large problems that face our community.