Spread the Joy Program
“Spread the Joy” Program
The Social Concerns Ministry invites you to help “Spread the Joy” of the Risen Lord by participating in this year’s program. Three organizations have been identified as recipients of gift cards.
La Esperanza assists the Hispanic community. They have indicated a need for $25 Walmart gift cards to help provide for clients’ clothing, food, and personal care needs.
Little Sisters of the Poor provides compassionate care to the aged poor. There is a need for $25 Olive Garden, Applebee’s, Bertucci’s (Best of Italy), or Panera gift cards for resident birthday meals, and $25 Amazon gift cards to help with purchase of supplies for activities.
Meals on Wheels provides dinner meals to the homebound. In addition, breakfast and lunch items are provided to their most food-insecure clients using $25 gift cards to any local grocery store.
Here's how to contribute:
· Purchase the gift card(s) requested by the organizations as listed above.
· Place the gift card(s) in an envelope labeled “Spread the Joy.”
· Drop the envelope in the collection basket OR
Drop the envelope in the secure giving slot at the church office OR
Mail/drop off the envelope to the church office.
· All contributions must be received by the April 30th.
Your participation in this program is greatly appreciated as we seek to “Spread the Joy” of the Risen Lord to those needing our assistance.