Hands of Hope
This is the community service component of My Brother’s Keeper.
Hands of Hope usually does single day projects for people in the community with special needs. There have been leaf-raking events, painting and repairs, …
The whole population of Hope is invited to be a part of these “hands-on” service events. These service events are intended to serve people in the community that truly need help. These are day long project events. Usually 3-5 a year.
Seasonal "Giving" Projects
These are “giving” events that take place at church intended to help others in the community. For instance, Adopt-a-Family events, Back-to-school Backpack stuffing events, Christmas Gift collections, Thanksgiving baskets for families, … The whole population of Hope is invited to participate by “giving”.
The “Project Team” identifies the particular activity and coordinates the “giving” opportunity to benefit people in the community .
Urgent Care
This is the collection/distribution of canned goods and food and health care items at church. Pastor is able to distribute to those in need that contact the church. Currently, the items are collected on ongoing basis in the foyer. If the storage area in the “hall” gets full the items are then brought to food local pantries.
There are special collections at time of need in the community.