As we’ve been learning in our teaching series this year, part of being a disciple is actively bringing Jesus’ Kingdom to earth through how we live and what we do. We want to be a church that shares God’s love with those around us. Our Give Love Away campaign during the month of February highlights several opportunities for us to put our love into action and make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Here are a few opportunities you can get involved in to help bring God’s Kingdom to Earth.
Baby Bottle Drive
Harmony Women’s Care (CareNet-RI) is gearing up for their best year yet! They opened a new clinic, have a new name, and a new vision for ending the demand for abortion in Rhode Island. Take home a bottle, fill it with change, and return it by February 27th and know that your support is helping women choose life.
Blessing Bags
We are collecting supplies for Mathewson Street Church, a community partner in Providence that works to fight against homelessness & food security. Please pick up a blessing bag with checklist from BridgePointe, and bring the bag filled with supplies by February 27th.
Good Neighbors Supply Drive
Due to the pandemic, Good Neighbors soup kitchen continues to be closed and they have no volunteer opportunities in person yet. As we wait for that opportunity to return we are serving them by collecting non-perishable food items to provide support to their food bank in Riverside.
Operation Valentine
We are partnering with the Rotary of EP/Seekonk to send valentines to local senior citizen residents in elderly housing. Families are encouraged to get their kids involved. Pick up a valentine kit from the lobby, decorate and write an encouraging note to spread the love of Jesus. Kits can be picked up January 18th-30th. Please return by February 10th.
We hope there’s an initiative you can take part in, and if not, find your own way to give love away and let us know what you did!
Volunteer Connections
Are you connected with a community organization or know of a local serving opportunity? We are compiling a list of community organizations that our church family can volunteer with and support. Check out the list below and contact Taylor to help us grow the list. Thanks!
Boys & Girls Club of East Providence
epbgc.org
The Boys & Girls Club fills the gap between school and home providing a positive environment for kids to build supportive relationships with peers and adults. They offer a wide variety of programs to inspire, educate to those in the East Providence community.
DORCUS International
diiri.org
A non-profit in Rhode Island that provides several programs and services for immigrants, refugees and others in the community.
Foster Forward
www.fosterforward.net
A nationally and locally recognized leader in the community. Foster Forward ensures all children and youth impacted by foster care are provided with a safe, healthy and nurturing environment.
Good Neighbors
www.goodneighborsri.org
Good Neighbors is a local soup kitchen, food pantry and day shelter located in East Providence.
Harmony Care (Care Net RI)
harmonycareri.org
Care Net RI is a a local Christian non-profit organization in Providence that provides services for women’s care when faced with unplanned pregnancies. The serve women with free and confidential services.
Mathewson Street Church
www.mathewsonstreetchurch.org
A community partner in Providence that works to fight against homelessness & food security.
RI Blood Drive Center
www.ribc.org
The RI Blood Drive Center is the primary provider of blood and blood products through the state and regionally. Their mission is to help save lives by ensuring a safe, plentiful and cost-effective blood supply.
Together With Love
www.togetherwith.love
Local non-profit that exists to support ministries and agencies caring for survivors of domestic sex trafficking and to spread awareness to the community.
We Share Hope & Hope Market
wesharehope.org
We Share Hope & Hope Market’s mission is to provide food and other necessities for those who need it most in the Rhode Island Community.