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Serving in the community is important at New Horizon. We are involved with and support a variety of ministries in the Champaign Urbana area.
Boy Scout Troop 314
Food Pantry -- Know someone in need of food? Contact Mike Mueller mrmueller@landolakes.com to arrange a delivery to a family in need. Food deliveries can be made any day or time as needed. A list of specific items is put together in a box.
Funds for perishable items could be provided by you or your small group.
Current needs for the pantry : Macaroni & cheese, Canned -- vegetables, fruit, meats, or soups, Peanut butter, applesauce, 100% Juice, Hamburger/Tuna helper. Items may be dropped off in the foyer at the main entrance.
Serving Opportunities: We are looking for people to take donated items to the panty area, keep track of items needed and prefill boxes so they are ready for distribution.
Garden Hills School
Omega Ministry
Rides Ministry -- Help those without transportation have the opportunity to worship at New Horizon on Sundays. For more information contact John Marshall (pdr1008@sbcglobal.net )
Serving opportunities : We are looking for volunteers to pick up people for 9:45 or 11:10 services and take them home afterward.
Community Organizations we Support
Champaign County Christian Health Center (CCCHC) –Not for profit health center serving the uninsured in Champaign, Urbana & Rantoul. Volunteer opportunities include hospitality, interpreters, spiritual care and liscensed professionals for triage. For more information go to their website: www.ccchc2003.org
Christian Mercy & Justice Network (CMJN) The purpose of this organization is to bring churches in the CU area together to address mercy & justice issues through information sharing and community service events. A yearly event that CMJN coordinates is the Family Resource Day held in August at Salt & Light. Last year over 800 filled backpacks were distributed along with food & clothing giveaways and health checkups. The website for the Network is www.cmjnetwork.org
Serving Opportunities include: attending monthly CMJNmeeting, coordinating New Horizon school supply collection, volunteer to help with Family Resource Day in August.
To find out more, contact Donna Battershell (bshell@ix.netcom.com)
Cunningham Children’s Home Located in Urbana Il, Cunningham serves children who are 6-21 years of age who are dealing with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. There are many ways to help including prayer, quilt making & collecting Campbells soup labels. For more details go to www.cunninghamhome.org .
empty tomb A Christian organization that helps churches show Jesus love through serving the poor. Small groups and individuals can serve in a variety of ways including food and clothing distribution, health services, furniture delivery, and home maintenance.
The Adopt a Project program connects a church with someone in the community needing home repair. Empty tomb is located at 301 N. Fourth St, Ch. www.emptytomb.org
Faith in Action A program through Provena Covenant Hospital lending a helping hand to seniors in Champaign, Urbana & Savoy. Serving opportunities include helping with chores, friendly visit, meal prep, transportation, shopping. They offer Chore Days for groups as well. Email Faith in Action at fia@provena.org
Restoration Urban Ministries (RUM) Offers transitional housing & spiritual care for displaced and homeless families. Restoration believes that through God’s strength & love, people are enabled to turn their lives around. Ongoing needs include FOOD, Home goods for Kitchen/ Bath, Bus Tokens, laundry detergent, office supplies, and seasonal clothing. Used cars and appliances such as microwaves, tv’s or refrigerators are also needed. Website www.restorationurbanministries.com
Salt & Light 1512 Anthony Dr., Ch. A ministry whose mission is to share God’s love by helping meet the needs of those in poverty. They distribute food & clothing and offer financial classes & counseling. Volunteer hours are 9-5 M-F, 8-12 1st Sat of Month, and 6-8pm 1st Tues of Month. For more info go to www.saltandlightministry.org
TIMES Center A transitional living program serving homeless men in Champaign County. The program also supports a community soup kitchen serving 3 meals daily.
You can help by tutoring or teaching a class, holding a food, clothing or toiletries drive, or helping with food prep and serving meals. Contact their volunteer line 217-239-4637. To help with the new Horizon Bible Study held each Tuesday contact mrmueller@landolakes.com