A contribution of time, talent, funds, food or other resources constitutes participation. In the 1980's, our social service caseworkers and administration were faced with an alarming number of Henrico citizens with low or no income and insufficient government or area resources to resolve emergencies such as evictions, utility cut-offs, prescription medication, and lack of food. We turned to Henrico County congregations for help. Thirteen congregations, working with the Henrico Department of Social Services, created the formal structure. More than 4,000 families have been assisted and over 90 tons of food have been distributed to 14,000 households that included more than 40,000 individuals.
More help is needed.
Please visit our pages to determine if you or your group or congregation can join with more than fifty other congregations in ministering to our less fortunate Henrico neighbors. Consistency in distribution of limited funds. Case planning to prevent recurring emergencies. Reduction in duplication of effort and funds. Congregations of any size or faith and in any area of the community can share together in an ecumenical ministry.