Ministering to the Under Served
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An independent 501(C)3 walk-in ministry located in our building. Volunteers from our church and the greater community serve residents with emergency needs and referral services.
Hope's Front Door is open with curbside, walk-up assistance.
Hours: 10:00am - 12:00pm (noon) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
To volunteer, please email Hope's Front Door. To donate items, see this list.
To donate to the annual school supply drive, ending August 10, see this list.
CONTACT: Kathy Nazzarini - kathy.nazzarini@hopesfrontdoor.com
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Downers Grove Community Kitchen
In response to the pandemic of 2020 our church began serving meals on Monday nights outside of our west entrance. A grass-roots group of individuals began serving food at the public parking garage and train station. We joined together in a true community response and this coalition of churches, community organizations, and individuals all began serving from our newly acquired building.
The Community Kitchen is open once again! On Monday and Tuesday nights, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, FCUCC, St. Joseph and Avenue Church host a sit-down meal at our Two Way Street Coffee House. Other churches host sit-down meals and grab-n-go meals on other evenings. Click the link for the full CK APRIL CALENDAR. Please use the following FCUCC Community Kitchen APRIL SignUp link to volunteer for our evenings! Questions? Call or text Rosemary Brooks at 630-606-9982. We serve the local unsheltered and food insecure communities, providing not only meals, but also toiletries, coats, boots, gloves, and other necessities.
CONTACT: Rosemary Brooks - email
Dave Humphreys - email
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The Little Free Pantry
In response to the pandemic of 2020, our church converted the Little Free Library erected by the youth in front of our building into a Little Free Pantry. Based on the activity that has occurred over the past year, we have decided to keep it going. The number of people in our community facing food insecurity is still very high. The pantry is stocked with non-perishable food and personal items.
To help us continue this effort, please donate to the pantry using this link for a full list of acceptable items. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting this pantry!
CONTACT: Kathy Gajewski - kag0405@gmail.com
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Our church partners with this DuPage County organization providing mentors and an aprtment to a family in need as they work through a two-year program of self-sufficiency.
CONTACT: Char Wild - charwild@comcast.net
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Mission Trips
There are opportunities offered each year for youth and adults to get outside of their comfort zones, meet those in need, and grow in faith.
CONTACT: Pastor Scott Oberle - pastorscott@uccdg.org
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This Chicago organization provides housing, healthcare, and human connection to those struggling with poverty and homelessness. On the third Sunday of every month, volunteers from our church make sandwiches from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and then car pool to the site in Humboldt Park from 5:30-8 p.m. to deliver the meal and connect with those in need.
Volunteers are always needed on the third Sunday of the month from 4:30 - 7 p.m. to make sandwiches and deliver them to the Night Ministry bus.
