Canteen Run—Four times each week, Canteen Run volunteers go out to feed our neighbors who are struggling with homelessness and poverty.  They also provide clothing, basic necessities, prayer, and info on where to get help.  Once every month, Faith has a group that goes on the Canteen Run together. 

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The Canteen Run goes out Sun. from 3-5pm as well as Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 6:30-8:30pm. Contact info:                      cucanteenrun@gmail.com or 369-9344. See also cucanteenrun.org.

 

Courage Connection—Provides housing for women and children affected by homelessness and/or domestic violence. A continuum of services is provided so that women can achieve safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. Services provided are emergency shelter for women unsafe due to domestic violence, court advocacy, career and budget counseling, support groups, job skill training, and job search assistance. For more information and volunteer opportunities go to www.courageconnection.org.

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C-U at Home—The Phoenix is a ministry of C-U at Home and is daytime drop-in center that provides the opportunity for friends without an address to come together with people from the community. It is a casual, welcoming space with computers, board games, musical instruments, and—most importantly—companionship. They are open from 12-5pm Tues-Fri and welcome volunteers.  Every Wednesday afternoon, a group of people from Faith help out at the Phoenix.  Visit cuathome.us.

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Cunningham Children’s Home—This is a treatment center for children and youth that provides residential living, counseling, school and spiritual support. Each year, a quilt show raises money for the program. For information or volunteer opportunities contact Cheryl Van Ness at cvn902@aol.com; or www.cunninghamhome.org.

 

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen—A nonprofit, volunteer run program to provide hot meals and sack meals to the neighbors struggling with poverty and homelessness. Providing food to around 200 guests each day, volunteers are needed to help serve lunch, pickup food from the Food Bank, and help out at the referral desk. To connect, email dbskvolunteering@gmail.com or visit       dailybreadsoupkitchen.com

 

Faith’s Food Pantry—Our food pantry began in 1981. Each year, we provide food to over 200 families/700 individuals. Food referrals usually come from Empty Tomb, and enough food for a week is delivered to the family. Faith members contribute canned and dry foods, which is stored at the church in the food pantry (Room 3). Perishables are purchased the day of the delivery with money from donations to the food pantry fund. We also serve families who come to come to the church during office hours. They are asked to come only once a month and are given a pre-packed bag of groceries. Contact the church office at info@champaignfaith.org or 359-3631 for more details.

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Faith’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program—A new ministry in 2019, we are laying the groundwork to do minor home repairs in our community.  As an extension of our worship, to build relationships, and meet a need, a team of volunteers partner with a homeowner in need to do things like lawn maintenance, siding, and interior construction. For more info, contact Pastor Cory at 217-359-3631 or cory@champaignfaith.org.

 

Salt and Light—Salt and Light shares the love of God by fighting poverty with dignity.  They do this through opportunities that engage, empower, and equip for lasting change. They connect families in need with resources such as clothing, food, and household items. To connect or get more info, visit saltandlightministry.org.