United Church of Christ
GIVING BACK
JOIN WEST PARISH AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO HELP EACH OTHER!
Feed the Hungry
Support Families in Need
Provide Aid for Housing Projects
Support Local Community
DONATE FOOD
Ballard Vale United Church now hosts a 24-hour freestanding self-serve pantry and fridge! The community is invited to leave what they can and take what they need. Donations can be dropped off directly in the pantry at 23 Clark Rd or online donations accepted here.
HELP GROW FOOD
The Permaculture Garden builds community and the faith that we are called to partner with God in caring for the earth, while planting seeds to nurture body, mind and spirit.
DONATE CLOTHING
Empower women through the clothes in your closet. Your beautiful clothes will give low-income women the tools to build self-esteem and self worth..
REMEMBER OUR SENIORS
Seniors may be isolated in their homes or in retirement homes. Send a card, note or drawing to let you know you are thinking of them! West Parish Seniors are in Marland Place, Edgewood, Prescott House, and Brooksby Village - but any note would be wonderful!
SUPPORT EMMAUS HOUSE
Emmaus helps more than 35,000 people out of homelessness and toward self-sufficiency. Join our team of volunteers as we serve meals to homeless individuals at their temporary shelter.
GIVE TO HOUSING PROJECTS
Andover Community Trust and Habitat for Humanity provide housing to low income families. Please help these amazing organizations as you are able.
SUPPORT CHILDREN
The Greater Lawrence Boys and Girls Club provides to-go dinners for kids of all ages 4:30-6:00 pm Monday to Friday. Donate to support this organization which means so much to West Parish. .
PROVIDE CHILDREN CLOTHING
Catie's Closet mission is to improve school attendance by providing clothing and toiletries to children in need - at their schools. Donate today to help these children in need.
HELP NEIGHBORS
Do you have time to pick up groceries or help with cleaning at someone's house? Let the Outreach team know. They'll connect you with someone in need!
Please contact the Outreach Team
with any questions or for more information!