Circles Johnson County is hosting volunteer information sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays, Feb. 23 and March 23 from 7-8 p.m. They are looking for volunteers to serve as Allies and Resource Team Members to help our neighbors who are learning how to break out of poverty.
Looking for ways to serve our local community during COVID-19? This page will be routinely updated as new opportunities become available.
Students returned to in-person learning in January, so after getting seven weeks worth of supplemental food to students before they went virtual in November, the Weekender team is now back to packing bags of food for students each week.
Resurrection is hosting our third Pack Away Hunger packing event in Resurrection Hall on Saturday, Jan. 23, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Packing is setup with ample distancing between workstations, and all volunteers must wear a mask, hairnet, and gloves. There are 16 volunteer spots available, and sign-up by Thursday, Jan. 21.
A team of people gathered Wednesday, Nov. 11 to pack 1,900+ bags to distribute over seven weeks to students in three local schools. The team worked hard to get all of the bags to the students before they left school, and are proud kids also received a goodie bag with fun stuff, extra food, and a large jar of peanut butter.
For 2020, there are two ways to choose gift tags from RLC’s Sharing Wreath for much needed items for Perry Township families: Select tags from our physical wreath in the church narthex, or use our virtual wreath to make your selections! Wrap and drop off the item(s) you select by Monday, Dec. 14.
Sign-up for a free, 2-hour training session hosted by Upstream Prevention, Inc. and the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Johnson County. Get rained in QPR and learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
It’s the time of year when we reflect on our blessings, and many Lutheran congregations collect a special Thankoffering to support the work of the Women of the ELCA (WELCA). Please consider making a donation, large or small, to WELCA, in thanksgiving to God, by Sunday, Dec. 6.
Second Helpings, a long-time partner of Resurrection and RLC’s Friday Community Meals, is looking for volunteers and pasta donations. Learn how you can become a volunteer and how you can donate pasta during November.
Resurrection and Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity are partnering again to help a local family build a safe, affordable home on Saturday, Nov. 7. All training, materials, safety equipment, lunch, and water will be provided. Sign-up to save your spot by Saturday, Oct. 24.
