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We highlight opportunities to serve because we believe following Jesus means caring for others. These moments allow us to step into our community, meet practical needs, and make a meaningful impact together.
Food Donations and/or Volunteers needed
We’re excited to once again have the opportunity to show our local law enforcement officers and their families how much we appreciate them and the sacrifices they make to serve and protect our community.
Officer Appreciation Day is a special day filled with fun, food, fellowship, and an opportunity to communicate God’s love to the officers and their families. More than 200 officers and their families will be cared for throughout the day, with activities including games, inflatables, wagon rides, go-karts, a giant shooting range, and more. Nearly 1,000 people are fed during the event!
Want to see what the day looks like? Click the Snapshot of the Day button for a glimpse of the activities and opportunities taking place throughout the day.
How You Can Help
An event of this size takes hundreds of volunteers and lots of food to make it possible. We’ll be sharing the Volunteer and Food Sign-Up Genius links in the next couple of weeks.
We would love for you to consider how you can be part of this special day by volunteering your time or donating food. Every contribution helps us create an environment where officers and their families feel welcomed, cared for, and appreciated.
Reta
RETA is a nonprofit organization offering no-cost pregnancy clinic services, mentorship, mental health support, and family resources. RETA is committed to restoring hope and healing, empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges and rediscover their self-worth in the light of Christ’s unconditional love.
Downtown Ministries
Downtown Ministries Inc. (DTM) is a Christ centered organization that desires to love our neighbor and serve our city. DTM empowers individuals and families who have experienced difficult circumstances, abuse, and poverty. Everyone has God-given potential with unique gifts and talents that need to be developed.
Cultivate Food Rescue
Cultivate Food Rescue has now proviced 8 million meals for families facing food insecurity in Elkhart, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties. Their new cold storage facility in South Bend has played a key role in accelerating this progress.
Cultivate is now on track to provide $47 million worth of nutritious meals annually. That’s nearly two meals a day for every food-insecure child and a daily meal for over half of adults and families living in poverty throughout our service area.
Child Evangelism Ministries
Child Evangelism Ministries is devoted to serving Christ and furthering His kingdom by teaching His Word to children. We are made up of a diverse group of people, ready and willing to sacrifice our time and desires for Christ. There are many ways to volunteer. If interested in volunteering please call 574-848-4800.
First Light Mission
First Light Mission is devoted to providing a place of refuge and fresh starts for the homeless in crisis by providing resources and temporary shelter in partnership with congregations and the community. Click below if you are interested in volunteering or donating.
New Mercies Ministries
New Mercies Ministries is a gospel-centered organization providing supportive connections, safe housing, and restorative services for women and families, empowering them to gain stability and ultimately live independently.