SHARE THE BLESSING
OUTREACH
As a group, we have been challenged to bless and to take care of those around us in our Community, Canada and beyond.
Two important factors to remember as we move out are that,
“But for the grace of God”… this could be our position and we are to always bring honor and love to those we help.
There are 200 Scriptures written which refer to
caring for those in need.
One of these is …
Matthew 25:34-40 TLB
“Then I, the King, shall say to those at my right, “Come, blessed of my Father, into the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world, For I was hungry and you fed me: I was thirsty and you gave me water; I was a stranger and you invited me into your homes; naked and you clothed me; sick and in prison, and you visited me.’
“Then these righteous ones will reply, `Sir, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you anything to drink? Or a stranger, and help you? Or naked, and clothe you? When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?”
“And I, the King, will tell them, ~When you did it to these my brothers you were doing it to me!”
Two important factors to remember as we move out are that,
“But for the grace of God”… this could be our position and we are to always bring honor and love to those we help.
There are 200 Scriptures written which refer to
caring for those in need.
One of these is …
Matthew 25:34-40 TLB
“Then I, the King, shall say to those at my right, “Come, blessed of my Father, into the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world, For I was hungry and you fed me: I was thirsty and you gave me water; I was a stranger and you invited me into your homes; naked and you clothed me; sick and in prison, and you visited me.’
“Then these righteous ones will reply, `Sir, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you anything to drink? Or a stranger, and help you? Or naked, and clothe you? When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?”
“And I, the King, will tell them, ~When you did it to these my brothers you were doing it to me!”
Opportunity to Share the Blessing
How would you like to help others who are in need of the most
basic provisions? Would you like to help us help our neighbors?
1. WAPITI HOUSE & ST. LAWRENCE CENTRE (homeless shelters for 156)
Both locations provide drop-in support to the homeless 24/7.
St. Lawrence Centre also has a daytime drop-in day, day programs and warming
Center 9:00am to 9:00pm (serving 80+ daily).
a) Donations of food and winter clothing - if you would like to help, please consider purchasing packaged cookies or breakfast bars, coffee, chips, instant oatmeal, crackers, Ichiban noodles, peanut butter or fruit. Donations of socks, underwear, work gloves, toques, jackets and warming ‘Hot Packs’ for feet and hands. Used, if clean, is fine, except underwear.
b) Please Pray for the health & safety of the staff and residents.
c) New Years Party - Delivered to the door. Will take place in February 2023
(date to be determined).
Both locations provide drop-in support to the homeless 24/7.
St. Lawrence Centre also has a daytime drop-in day, day programs and warming
Center 9:00am to 9:00pm (serving 80+ daily).
a) Donations of food and winter clothing - if you would like to help, please consider purchasing packaged cookies or breakfast bars, coffee, chips, instant oatmeal, crackers, Ichiban noodles, peanut butter or fruit. Donations of socks, underwear, work gloves, toques, jackets and warming ‘Hot Packs’ for feet and hands. Used, if clean, is fine, except underwear.
b) Please Pray for the health & safety of the staff and residents.
c) New Years Party - Delivered to the door. Will take place in February 2023
(date to be determined).
2. CENTRE FOR YOUNG PARENTS (formerly Pregnant & Parenting Teens)
Presently there are 44 moms in this program with one or more children.
(Throughout the year they have provided service to 65 families.)
a) Needs - Formula, diapers (sizes 4,5,6), Pull-Ups (boys sizes 3, 4), wipes,
baby nasal aspirators, hooded baby towels, receiving blankets, facial tissue,
baby bottles (Tommy Tippee/Advent). Place in box in the Foyer.
b) Christmas Gifts & Blessings - for the moms, Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Delivered to the door.
c) Volunteers Needed - for childcare, donation rooms, administration, fundraising and selling tickets. Contact Heather at 780-538-3854.
Presently there are 44 moms in this program with one or more children.
(Throughout the year they have provided service to 65 families.)
a) Needs - Formula, diapers (sizes 4,5,6), Pull-Ups (boys sizes 3, 4), wipes,
baby nasal aspirators, hooded baby towels, receiving blankets, facial tissue,
baby bottles (Tommy Tippee/Advent). Place in box in the Foyer.
b) Christmas Gifts & Blessings - for the moms, Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Delivered to the door.
c) Volunteers Needed - for childcare, donation rooms, administration, fundraising and selling tickets. Contact Heather at 780-538-3854.
3. PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE (PCCGP)
Provides compassionate care to those experiencing unexpected pregnancy and pregnancy related loss. Also community referrals to those needing the support.
a) Volunteers Needed - to work with clients and board members. Call 780-533-2888.
b) Needs - used maternity clothing, little toiletries (lotion, perfume, etc.)
Provides compassionate care to those experiencing unexpected pregnancy and pregnancy related loss. Also community referrals to those needing the support.
a) Volunteers Needed - to work with clients and board members. Call 780-533-2888.
b) Needs - used maternity clothing, little toiletries (lotion, perfume, etc.)
4. THE SALVATION ARMY (*means urgent help is needed)
a) *Kettle Campaign Volunteers* needed - the campaign commenced Friday,
November 17 and will end December 24. The goal is to raise $600,000. They have URGENT NEED of help to man the kettles for 2 hour shifts throughout the city or get a team together to take on a full day! Contact Allison @ 780-296-3946.
b) Please Pray for these 3 events.
1. Hope in the City - February 2023 to provide winter kits. (funds raised by a youth group)
2. Kettle Campaign - funds would come in as needed.
a) *Kettle Campaign Volunteers* needed - the campaign commenced Friday,
November 17 and will end December 24. The goal is to raise $600,000. They have URGENT NEED of help to man the kettles for 2 hour shifts throughout the city or get a team together to take on a full day! Contact Allison @ 780-296-3946.
b) Please Pray for these 3 events.
1. Hope in the City - February 2023 to provide winter kits. (funds raised by a youth group)
2. Kettle Campaign - funds would come in as needed.
5. GRANDE PRAIRIE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
a) “One Window Resource” - this is an outreach which distributes blankets, clothing and toiletries to people in need.
1) Donations Needed - small toiletries, toothbrushes*, toothpaste, razors. Mitts*, gloves*, hand and foot warmers, toques* and winter outdoor footwear. (*urgent)
2) Donation of Household Items - blankets, sheets, pillows and small household items. Place in the box in the Foyer.
b) “Community Kitchen” - This is a collaboration of Salvation Army & the Friendship Centre to serve three (3) meals per day, Monday to Friday, to those in need (100 suppers/day).
c) “Baby’s Best Start” - there are 500 children and 356 families in this program, teaching mom’s and dad’s, on parenting and nutrition and preparing in the kitchen.
1) Donation Needed - baby food (any kind, for any age).
a) “One Window Resource” - this is an outreach which distributes blankets, clothing and toiletries to people in need.
1) Donations Needed - small toiletries, toothbrushes*, toothpaste, razors. Mitts*, gloves*, hand and foot warmers, toques* and winter outdoor footwear. (*urgent)
2) Donation of Household Items - blankets, sheets, pillows and small household items. Place in the box in the Foyer.
b) “Community Kitchen” - This is a collaboration of Salvation Army & the Friendship Centre to serve three (3) meals per day, Monday to Friday, to those in need (100 suppers/day).
c) “Baby’s Best Start” - there are 500 children and 356 families in this program, teaching mom’s and dad’s, on parenting and nutrition and preparing in the kitchen.
1) Donation Needed - baby food (any kind, for any age).
6. CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
a) WILLOW PLACE (57 residents)
1. Christmas Party - Delivered to the door. Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
2. Pray - please pray for the residents. This time of the year is difficult for many.
b) MOBILE ADDICTIONS OUTREACH - for community members struggling
1. Needs - Winter jackets, Hot Paws (feet & hands), small toiletries, winter boots, shoes, socks, men’s underwear, gloves, hats, bras, snacks, granola bars and juice boxes. Call 780-933-2224.
2. Recovery College - free community courses for boundaries, recovery, anxiety, communication, art of friendship, etc. Call 480-402-4532 for info.
a) WILLOW PLACE (57 residents)
1. Christmas Party - Delivered to the door. Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
2. Pray - please pray for the residents. This time of the year is difficult for many.
b) MOBILE ADDICTIONS OUTREACH - for community members struggling
1. Needs - Winter jackets, Hot Paws (feet & hands), small toiletries, winter boots, shoes, socks, men’s underwear, gloves, hats, bras, snacks, granola bars and juice boxes. Call 780-933-2224.
2. Recovery College - free community courses for boundaries, recovery, anxiety, communication, art of friendship, etc. Call 480-402-4532 for info.
7. ODYSSEY HOUSE (a safe shelter for women & children)
From 2021 to 2022, 194 women and 171 children stayed in the emergency shelter and 16 women and 24 children in the second-stage shelter, Serenity Place.
They took 2,305 calls on their crisis line during that time.
a) Wish List - Clothing for women & children, boots, shoes, mittens, scarfs, hats, slippers, socks, women’s PJ’s, feminine hygiene products, makeup, hairbrushes, wash cloths, women’s underwear, journals, nail clippers, toothpaste and towels.
From 2021 to 2022, 194 women and 171 children stayed in the emergency shelter and 16 women and 24 children in the second-stage shelter, Serenity Place.
They took 2,305 calls on their crisis line during that time.
a) Wish List - Clothing for women & children, boots, shoes, mittens, scarfs, hats, slippers, socks, women’s PJ’s, feminine hygiene products, makeup, hairbrushes, wash cloths, women’s underwear, journals, nail clippers, toothpaste and towels.
8. SUNRISE HOUSE - is a youth emergency shelter with 12 beds (8 during Covid).
In 2021/2022 this home had 127 intakes and 1547 bed nights.
a) Donations Needed - canned or non perishable food, school snacks, pj’s socks, underwear, gloves, combs/brushes, personal products & gift cards.
In 2021/2022 this home had 127 intakes and 1547 bed nights.
a) Donations Needed - canned or non perishable food, school snacks, pj’s socks, underwear, gloves, combs/brushes, personal products & gift cards.
9. NORTH REACH - “WHO PROGRAM” to increase women’s access to health and social services. The program seeks to connect women ages 13-44 years having a history of poverty, homelessness and/or substance abuse, who belong to vulnerable and/or marginalized groups who are pregnant or at risk of becoming pregnant.
a) Donations - Newborn and size 1 diapers, sanitary pads, nipple pads, baby mattress covers, small toiletries, small baby clothes and baby bottles.
b) Prayers - This is overwhelming and difficult for these women at this time.
a) Donations - Newborn and size 1 diapers, sanitary pads, nipple pads, baby mattress covers, small toiletries, small baby clothes and baby bottles.
b) Prayers - This is overwhelming and difficult for these women at this time.
10. MISSION THRIFT STORE - Proceeds help transform lives locally and in more than 40 countries through Bible League Canada. Open 12 - 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday and 12 - 8:00pm on Thursdays.
a) Volunteers Needed - To work in store, sort items, look after change rooms, test electronics, pray, etc. (2-4 hours per week or month) (Note: you can work in the store when it is not open, 9:00am to noon). Contact Robbie at 587-259-8861 to get involved or apply in store.
a) Volunteers Needed - To work in store, sort items, look after change rooms, test electronics, pray, etc. (2-4 hours per week or month) (Note: you can work in the store when it is not open, 9:00am to noon). Contact Robbie at 587-259-8861 to get involved or apply in store.
11. RISING ABOVE (H.E.L.P.S.) Housing/Employment/Life Skills/Personal Development/ Spiritual Formation is committed to breaking the cycles of defeat for men and women. They can presently house 36 people (19 men & 17 women) in five Grande Prairie locations. Sept 2021 - Sept 2022, 108 people were housed and 132
from the community ministered to for inner healing. Altogether they served 140.
a) Volunteers (men & women) are needed - to build relationships, mentor
clients, help with life skills & do fundraising. Call 780-533-3025.
b) Prayer Opportunities - General prayer partners are needed. Call 780-533-3025.
c) Donations for Client Needs - washcloths, towels, single sheets, personal hygiene, shampoo, deodorant, canned and dry goods to the Park Campus.
d) Donations for Christmas Gifts - mitts, gift cards, deodorant and puzzle books.
from the community ministered to for inner healing. Altogether they served 140.
a) Volunteers (men & women) are needed - to build relationships, mentor
clients, help with life skills & do fundraising. Call 780-533-3025.
b) Prayer Opportunities - General prayer partners are needed. Call 780-533-3025.
c) Donations for Client Needs - washcloths, towels, single sheets, personal hygiene, shampoo, deodorant, canned and dry goods to the Park Campus.
d) Donations for Christmas Gifts - mitts, gift cards, deodorant and puzzle books.
12. ELDERS CARING SHELTER (12 RESIDENTS)
Indigenous friendly housing for homeless over the age of 55. (16 bedrooms)
a) Donations - non-perishable foods, cereals, canned goods & hygiene items.
b) New Year’s Tea Party - Delivered to the door. Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Indigenous friendly housing for homeless over the age of 55. (16 bedrooms)
a) Donations - non-perishable foods, cereals, canned goods & hygiene items.
b) New Year’s Tea Party - Delivered to the door. Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
13. HAMPERS - These will be arranged for family and friends of CFA who would benefit from a hamper. In past years we have made 50 hampers for single parents, those in need, and outreaches. Value approx. $150 each. You can help with donations of money or vouchers. Call Connie at 780-832-1997 for more info.
*Deadline to request a hamper is Nov 27. Deadline for money donations is Dec 31.*
*Deadline to request a hamper is Nov 27. Deadline for money donations is Dec 31.*
14. DONATIONS OF MONEY AND ITEMS
a) Place gifts of money in offering envelopes designated ‘Community Outreach.’
a) Place gifts of money in offering envelopes designated ‘Community Outreach.’
15. DONATIONS OF TIME
a) You will notice that we have mentioned there are volunteers needed where you will have opportunities for relationship with the people we are blessing.
b) Prayer - this is a priceless gift you can give these agencies. Many ask for prayer at this time.
a) You will notice that we have mentioned there are volunteers needed where you will have opportunities for relationship with the people we are blessing.
b) Prayer - this is a priceless gift you can give these agencies. Many ask for prayer at this time.