“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
Are you ready to take your next step in missional living? Are you ready to DO something? Here are some ways to get involved.
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All Campuses
CARE PORTAL
Care Portal connects us with children and families in crisis so we can respond to their needs in real time. To best assist with the most urgent needs, we focus on providing beds/bedding and assisting with rent/utility payments.
HANNAH’S TREASURE CHEST
Hannah’s enriches the lives of children by providing clothing, books, safety equipment and hygiene items including diapers. There are a variety of ways you can get involved.
ISAIAH 1:17 HOUSE
This ministry is changing the experience of children as they are traumatically removed from their families. Isaiah 1:17 House provides a comforting, safe home with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets while children await foster care placement. Fairhaven is partnering with them to help build their first house in Dayton.
PLANTING SEEDS
Help deliver home furnishings to under-served families. You can also donate household items and furniture.
REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT NETWORK
The nations are coming to our neighborhoods. Refugee and Immigrant Network (RAIN) is a ministry dedicating to equipping the local church to come alongside refugees in our community. People from hard-to-reach countries are in Dayton, and this is a great opportunity to share the hope in Jesus to all the ends of the earth without leaving Ohio.
SHOES 4 THE SHOELESS
Shoes 4 the Shoeless provides new, correctly fitting gym shoes and socks to Dayton area children in need, helping children eliminate one of poverty’s most visible stigmas.
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE (SHP)
No kid sleeps on the floor in our town! We partner with the Montgomery and Warren County chapters of SHP to build & provide beds for children in our county. We participate in periodic build days where our parking lot becomes a bed assembly line!
VICTORY PROJECT
Victory Project is a faith-based, after-school program mentors young men through homework assistance and tutoring, entrepreneurship, and weekly Bible studies.
Beavercreek Campus
FEED THE CREEK
The mission of Feed the Creek is to end weekend hunger in the lives of children of Beavercreek. This volunteer organization is committed to providing food for children to reduce childhood hunger and promote healthier bodies, minds, relationships, and grades.
Centerville Campus
THRIVE TOGETHER
Thrive is a holistic approach towards addressing poverty. Participants learn new skills, get helpful info and support, and receive encouragement through community. They are looking for adults to commit to investing in a participant’s life and be part of the Thrive Family.
FAITH + FINANCES
Faith & Finances is a 12-week financial education ministry where we come together to learn money management skills, discover biblical stewardship principles, and build supportive relationships. Join the Faith & Finances ministry team to teach and connect with students going through the training.
FEEDING FRIENDS FOOD PANTRY
We partner with other local churches to help provide a food pantry in Kettering at 5737 Bigger Road. You can help pack boxes or distribute food. This is a great opportunity for a small group to do together. Have fun serving our community and making someone’s day.
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
The number one need in Montgomery County is beds. Sleep in Heavenly Peace organizes local bed-build events, where anyone can help make a bed change someone’s life through a good night’s sleep. Visit their website for upcoming building events and more information.
Northmont Campus
COMMUNITY TABLE
We partner with Community Table, a partnership of local churches, Northmont City Schools and other community businesses, to help relieve food insecurities for the Northmont area families.
Springboro Campus
SPRINGBORO COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CENTER (SCAC)
The Assistance Center (next to Springboro Jr. High) partners with local churches and families to provide for immediate needs like food and household items. Help serve our neighbors by volunteering at the SCAC or donating items to the center on a monthly basis.
ADOPT A SCHOOL (Gerke Elementary, Franklin)
Serve a local school by providing backpacks, supplies, 1-on-1 mentoring, and more. We want every student in our communities to thrive, and we help make that happen by supporting our schools!
TARGET DAYTON
Serving people who are underserved and homeless is life-changing, both for the people you serve and for you. Follow in Jesus steps, and let Jesus use you to serve those who need your help the most. We create “once a month” opportunities to serve together on a Saturday afternoon/evening at Target Dayton.