A busy network of volunteers helps with diverse outreach initiatives, including housing the homeless, collecting food for the local food bank, distributing toys to hospitalized children, ringing bells to raise money for Interfaith Human Services, service projects in other communities, and much more. This is a great way to get involved; many hands and diverse talents are needed to meet ongoing and unexpected needs. The opportunities and programs are numerous, including:
CROP Walk - CROP hunger walks are community-based events that raise funds to support the global mission of Church World Service and its responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. Our walk takes place each year in October.
Jared Boxes - In late October we distribute empty plastic tubs the size of a shoe box and members return them in November with toys and other goods that bring joy to children in hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics.
Out of the Cold - This program provides shelter, meals, and care to persons in Centre County who lack shelter and are homeless. Grace Lutheran hosts guests for 2-3 weeks during the year, providing a place to sleep at night as well as healthy meals.
Read our monthly Grace Notes newsletters for dates and other details; call our church office at 814-238-2478 to get involved; or reach out to us via the "Contact Us" button below.