This Lent, serving is your calling!
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17 ESV
Connecting with others in Christ through service comes in a variety of shapes and sizes this Lent. Introducing Missions-To-Go, a list of people and organizations with assorted needs who are looking for you! Gather your family, your friends, your Life Group or go it solo. Pray about what speaks to you and it is so easy to serve! There are some options to drop your donations at church or deliver directly. The focus is on our neighbors in Stamford so let’s show them our giving hearts Stanwich!
Please consider the following menu of items:
Salvation Army of Stamford
PEHT
Hopeline
Inspirica
Pacific House
JFS
New Covenant Center
Salvation Army of Stamford
The Salvation Army is a very busy, God fearing mission serving the homeless, the hungry, and those in great need of practical necessities. Could you help with the following?
Volunteer Morning at Salvation Army: Saturday April 12th 9 AM -12 PM
Location: 198 Selleck Street, Stamford, CT 06902
Project Description: (please state your preference if you have one)
- Deep Clean Pantry Area: including freezers, small kitchen (3-5 volunteers)
- Landscaping of Property (RAIN OR SHINE): weeding, raking, mulching perimeter (4-6 volunteers)
Contact: Mauri Klinges Clarke, Director of Stanwich World Missions | missions@stanwichchurch.org
PEHT
PEHT (Partnership to End Human Trafficking) provides survivors of human trafficking a safe haven and offers the support and resources they need to heal.
Volunteer Afternoon with PEHT: Tuesday April 1st 12:30 PM -3:30 PM
Location: Extra Space Storage, 2101 State St Ext Bridgeport, CT 06605
Project Description: Organize PEHT Storage Facility including throwing unnecessary items away and transporting items including some furniture to the Catholic Charities Furniture Ministry located in in close proximity to the PEHT Storage. 6 volunteers Needed/a pick up truck is also needed!
Contact: Mauri Klinges Clarke, Director of Stanwich World Missions | missions@stanwichchurch.org
Hopeline
Hopeline Pregnancy Center has been helping women in Connecticut for over 30 years. Our faith based organization is committed to caring for women and their families through our free and confidential pregnancy services.
Project Description: Collect baby clothes, bibs and pacifiers as follows:
- Winter boy clothes (all sizes from newborn - 24 months)
- Winter girl clothes (sizes newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months)
- Bibs (boys and girls)
- Pacifiers
Location: 441 Summer St. Stamford, CT 06901
Drop-Off Days/Times: Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 3 PM
OR drop off at the bin in Emmaus Hall/Stanwich Church from March 9th - April 13th
Contact: Mary Holmes-Small | mary@hopelineprc.org
Inspirica
Inspirica Stamford is devoted to changing lives and breaking the cycle of homelessness and housing insecurity. With a host of programs focused on these goals, Inspirica is currently offering Parenting Programs for those in their Family Housing Shelter.
Project Description: Providing Lunch for Parenting Program Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Inspirica is looking for individuals or groups to sign up to provide a meal or lunch during this program. The meal would feed 10 people and can be prepared at home or cooked on site at their Children's center between 10:00am-12:00 pm. If you would like to deliver a meal only, please arrive no later than 11:30 AM for 12:00 PM lunch. Utensils, plates, cups, etc. will be provided by Inspirica on-site. Please refrain from nut-related ingredients.
Location: 141 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Contact: Please call the front desk upon arrival to be let into the building at 203-388-0140. The main contact is Ruth Rodriguez, Senior Director of Children & Senior Services 203-388-0141. For any questions, please contact Kelhens Cherine at KCherine@InspiricaCT.org or 203-388-0110.
Pacific House
For close to 40 years, Pacific House has been responding to the needs of men and young adults who struggle with homelessness in Fairfield County.
Project Description: The shelter is filled to capacity at this time and the staff requests cleaning supplies.These items are especially appreciated as they have 99 men at the Shelter, more than 130 people in their Housing and are losing some of our funding.
- Mop Heads: 4 mopheads
- Mop Sticks: 1 box
- Lysol Wipes: 9 cases
- XL Disposable Gloves: 3 cases
- C-Fold Paper towels: 5 cases
- Disposable Spoons: 5 cases
- Disposable Forks: 5 cases
- Pine Sol: 1 case
- Lysol Spray: 9 cases
- Regular Garbage Bags: 1 case
- Facial Tissue: 1 case
- Tide Pods: 5 cases
- Soap/Body wash: 1 case
- Toothpaste: 1 case
- Large Black Garbage Bags: 7 cases
Location: 597 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 06902 Attn: George
OR drop off at the bin in Emmaus Hall/Stanwich Church from March 9th - April 13th
Contact: Michelle Fenwick, Development Director | 203-434-6579
JFS
Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greenwich is a full resettlement agency offering services to those displaced from their homes in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador etc. In addition to resettlement assistance, they offer a full host of services including super marketing for seniors, Compassionate Companions for Seniors and the Disabled, assistance in providing meals to local schools and running a year round farm stand.
Project Description: Donation of Full Sized Toiletries (not bagged)
- Toothpaste
- Soap (hotel sized)
- Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Deodorant
Location: Please label "JFS" and place your donations at the bin in Emmaus Hall/Stanwich Church from March 9th - April 13th.
New Covenant Center
New Covenant Center (NCC) is focused on hunger prevention and social services for a better life. Our facility in Stamford provides expanded basic need services to our guests.
Project Description: Collection of Warm Gloves, Hats and Toiletry Packets
- As the winter months continue, NCC is looking for simple black hats and gloves for our clients in the Cafe program. Approximately 100 of each is needed.
- Also needed are Toiletry Packets for our Food Pantry and Cafe clients. For the Cafe clients, trial sized items would be preferred. They recommend larger sized items for the Food Pantry Program. They would like to receive 120 toiletry packets. All items should be placed in a clear plastic container or baggie so that they are easily identifiable.
- Bar soap
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Cream
- Razor
- Wash cloth
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
Location: 174 Richmond Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
Drop Off Days/Times: Mon.-Fri. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 2 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 2 PM
When dropping off, let a staff person know they are for Leisa Hinds Simpson and if not available, to be placed in the Toiletry Program Room.
Contact: Leisa Hinds Simpson | LHinds-Simpson@ccfc-ct.org