Social Ministry Committee
Our intention is to awareness about people and organizations in need and offers opportunities for Grace members to support them through fundraising drives. This includes providing meals to the homeless, food drives, a school supply drive, creating Welcome Kits for foster care children, a Christmas gift drive, the Adopt-a-stocking project with the Night Ministry, and a collection of mittens, gloves and winter hats.
Grace’s Spring Food Drive: May 3 through June 14.
The Social Ministry Committee is collecting non-perishable, unopened, unexpired food items including pasta and sauce, canned meat and fish, cereal, peanut butter, and canned vegetables. Please place items in the bin in the Atrium. Children enrolled in Vacation Bible School will divide up the food for Beyond Hunger, Forest Park Food Pantry, and Harmony Community Cares Food Pantry. Last fall, we collected over 1,000 items and delivered a full carload to every participating pantry. Our goal this spring is to exceed that impact. Thank you for your generosity and help in feeding those in need.
Organizations We Support
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Beyond Hunger
Beyond Hunger’s mission is harnessing the power of communities to end hunger.
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Night Ministry
The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to provide human connection, housing support, and health care to those who are unhoused or experiencing poverty.
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.
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New Moms
New Moms believes in the strength, skills, and potential of young moms.
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Oak-Leyden Developmental Services
Oak Leyden serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays and their families by providing individualized therapy, education, housing, job placement, and comprehensive services.
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Harmony Community Cares
The organization is founded on nurturing each and every neighbor by creating an environment where they can be safe, healthy and educated.
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
Wonder Works’ mission is to spark curiosity and creativity in all young children through positive play-based learning experiences.
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