How to Help
In a time of chaos and uncertainty, we, the Church, have a responsibility to reach out and serve our neighbors. Here are some ways you and your families can serve together through COVID-19.
Serve Locally.
The Lamb Center (Fairfax)
Need: Donated items such as hand sanitizer, bleach, gloves, face masks, and food items for packed lunches.
Website: https://www.thelambcenter.org/
Instructions: Call for drop-off hours
FOOD FOR OTHERS (FAIRFAX)
Need: Individual volunteers
Website: https://www.foodforothers.org/
Instructions: Sign-up on their website
FACETS (FAIRFAX COUNTY)
Need: Servers for Hypothermia Prevention Meals
Website: http://facetscares.org/
Instructions: Email volunteer director, Tammy Voss, at tvoss@facetscares.org
HOSPITAL DONATIONS
Need: Donations of Personal Protective Equipment like masks and gloves
Website: https://www.donateppe.org/takeaction
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Need: bankruptcy prevention
Website: https://www.eater.com/2020/3/17/21182293/coronavirus-relief-funds-restaurants-food-service-workers
Instructions: Click on the links provided in the article above and help keep a restaurant you enjoy from going out of business by purchasing gift cards
Serve Around the World.
FREE RICE
Website: https://freerice.com/
Instructions: Test your vocabulary while donating food (rice) to the World Food Programme
This is a fun, educational way for your children to serve those around the world
CHARITY MILES
Instructions: Download the app and start raising donations for the exercise you already do
For every mile you move, you help earn money for your charity from their corporate sponsorship pool and can also get sponsored by your friends.