4 Ways 2 Give
As we've found during past Christmas seasons, the generosity of Hope overflows this time of year. We've partnered with several local agencies to develop "4 Ways 2 Give." Throughout the holiday season, you will have opportunities to give back. This will be a great teaching opportunity for families about the true meaning of Christmas - to celebrate the birth of our Savior by sharing his everlasting love. More details will be available in weekly bulletins or at the Mission Center.
Way #1: Adopt-a-Family with Bidwell Riverside
You know Christmas is near when the Adopt-a-Family envelopes appear! Hope will again partner with Bidwell Riverside, a Christ-centered nonprofit organization, to share some of the joys of Christmas with families around the Des Moines area.
The Christmas Sharing Program at Bidwell Riverside serves over 600 families. This year Hope plans to adopt over 400 families. Hope's partnership with Bidwell Riverside began in 2002 and has been a blessing to those who have taken part as both recipients and providers.
What does it mean to adopt a family and what is new this year? You, your family or small group will provide gifts of toys and clothing - from a specific, suggested list, which is different than past years. You will also provide a holiday meal and deliver all of these items to the family you select. Envelopes with family information, including the gift suggestion list, will be available at services beginning Nov. 14 & 15. Watch the bulletin or the Mission Center for details or click here.
Way #2: Scan Away Hunger with Hope Ministries
Providing hope begins with a meal for the homeless and hungry in our community. Scan Away Hunger takes place each holiday season starting after Thanksgiving and running through Christmas. Scan Away Hunger plates will be included in the bulletins for Nov. 26, 28 and 29. Stop by participating Hy-Vee stores to scan your plate, knowing that you are playing a role in providing food, clothing, shelter and recovery support for those in need during this holiday season. All proceeds will be used by Hope Ministries to help feed and care for homeless and hungry men, women and children in central Iowa throughout the year.
Way #3: Toys for Tots
Hope will be a collection site for Toys for Tots again this year. New, unwrapped toys can be placed in the boxes at the main entrances. Collection boxes will be available Saturday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 13. Reminder: gifts for pre-teens and teens are always greatly needed.
Way #4: Share Christmas with a Senior
Too often seniors in our communities are forgotten or alone during the holidays. Hope wants to provide a way for you to reach out to them through Share Christmas with a Senior. We are partnering with the Trinity Center at Luther Park. Suggested gift lists will be available at the Mission Center or by clicking here. Return unwrapped gifts to the collection boxes at Hope's Mission Center by Sunday, Dec. 13.
For more information, contact Missions at 515-222-1520 or missions@hopewdm.org.
