Mission Committee
"Mission of the Quarter"
projects include:
------January-March 2009:-----Ronald MacDonald House---------------
- - - - - - --- ------ - April-June 2009:-- - -Habitat for Humanity / Matthew 25 House- -
-----September 2009: --- St. Joseph County CROP Walk -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- -- - ---- ------------- July - Sept 2009: - -- South Bend Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, Stone Soup Community
------- October - December 2009:- - - Chibanzi C.C.A.P. Partnership Projects- --- -
-January-March 2010:- - - -Hope Ministries - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Mission of the Quarter - January, February, March 2010
Hope Ministries
For many years, First Presbyterian Church of South Bend had made chicken casseroles once-a-month for Hope Rescue Mission -- now called Hope Ministries. During January, February, and March, we will learn more about the work of this community agency and collect supplies that they need for their operation as well as for their residents. These include:
For their operation:
Cleaning supplies, Coffee,Healthy snacks for children,Laundry detergent (powdered)
Paper towels,Sugar,Toilet paper,Trash bags – all sizes
For their residents :
Deodorant for men and women
Diapers and pull-ups, sizes 4-6
Hair products for African Americans
Maxi-pads, Razors for men, Socks for men and women
Also, gently used items would be appreciated such as: Alarm clocks, Bath towels, Pocket dictionaries
Donations, which are greatly appreciated, may be left on the table on the Colfax Porch or in the Church Office. Thank you.
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Mission Committee invites participation of the congregation with projects
like Rebuilding Together (formerly known as "Christmas in April"), and Habitat House each year.
The Mission Committee determines where our financial gifts are given locally.
Recipients include: The Charles Martin Youth Center, El Buen Vecino, The Advocacy Center,
Open Door Preschool, The Cassie Center, among others.
We are open to new projects.
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