Genesee County Family Promise initiated hosting homeless families at 13 area churches earlier this year. Our church serves as a support church for the Flushing Presbyterian Church when their turn to host arrives four times each year. This past week our 16 volunteers performed the hosting activities for 2 of...
Tri-County Christmas In Action performed significant home repairs to 7 homes of low-income or handicapped seniors in the Linden/Fenton area during April 2014. Twelve volunteers from our church worked with many other volunteers on Saturday, April 26, at a house on Main Street in Fenton Township. Our team constructed a...
On Sunday, March 23, 18 youth and 5 adults made blankets for the Women and Children’s Homeless Shelter in Flint, MI. Members of the congregation sponsored the cost of materials to make 35 blankets for children and adults! Thank you to everyone who participated in this worthy cause. ...
On March 23 from 12:15-3:30, the youth are making blankets for the Women and Children’s Homeless Shelter in Flint. Members of the congregation can sponsor a blanket in the name of a loved one, or a specific cause. The cost for each blanket is $10, but any donation is appreciated. ...
On Saturday, February 15, fourteen volunteers traveled to the Shelter of Flint to clean and paint a two-bedroom apartment as well as to clean toys and organize various supply closets for the children. Our tour demonstrated how well they assist their guests. At the “new” main shelter, they can now serve 50%...
All of the animals and the Adopt-a-Pet personnel thank the 15 volunteers from our church who rolled up their sleeves and tackled assigned tasks on a snowy, cold Saturday, January 25! About half of the volunteers socialized the cats and dogs. The other half did any other jobs suggested by...
On a cold and wintery day, our members shared their Christmas Joy with the community and helped the Salvation Army raise some money so that more local families could enjoy Christmas. Our members smiled, sang Christmas carols and greeted shoppers at VG’s on Silver Lake Parkway as well as at...
On December 7, 2013, our church hosted our second Red Cross Blood Drive of the year. We want to thank the 47 people who showed up to donate their blood and give the gift of life to others. We also want to thank the Boy Scouts for assisting in setting...
It’s nearly time for the Deacons’ Christmas Project. Our congregation will have the opportunity to help a family have a more joyous Christmas. You’ll be able to help by purchasing a grocery bag of food, or clothes and/or a toy for a child. This will all start November 17th after...
“In 2012, 49 million people or 1 in 6 people lived in food insecure households. Together, we can do something to provide relief to our neighbors in need. We appreciate your willingness to keep hunger relief in your philanthropic giving and we will continue to be good stewards of your...
