Outreach Opportunities
There are countless ways to connect in our community. Our Outreach Committee has three opportunities for us to donate during this giving season. Each month we will support a different non profit organization. Financial contributions can be made early but please bring physical items to our Narthex while each drive is active.
As in previous years, monetary donations are welcome in lieu of or in addition to physical items. Financial contributions can be made via cash or check - please note the organization on the memo line. Donations can also be made online at the following link or via Outreach in Simple Give.
September and OCTOBER - Matthew’s Crossing
Every year, Saint Matthew’s makes a meaningful impact at Matthew’s Crossing, providing Thanksgiving sides to 300 families in need. Donations can be made through 11/10 in preparation for this year’s distribution.
Food Collection Starts Sunday, September 22nd
We'll be collecting specific food items each week, which will be picked up by Matthew’s Crossing staff. Here's the schedule:
September 22: Green beans (29oz cans) & Turkey or chicken gravy packets (no glass, please)
September 29: Yams (29oz cans)
October 6: Stuffing
October 13: Mashed potatoes (13.7oz box)
October 20: Brownie mix
October 27: Cranberry sauce
November 3 & 10: Catch up on shortages
Donate now through 11/10
NOVEMBER - Helen’s Hope Chest
Many of the almost 14,000 children in the foster care system are teens. Unfortunately they are sometimes forgotten at Christmas. Make this a Christmas to remember this year. Shopping couldn't be easier. Helen's Hope Chest has provided a wish list of gift cards most desired by teens. Simply purchase one or more of these gift cards (suggested values of $10 or $25 please) and hang it on the Christmas tree in the Narthex. Please be sure to write the value on the card to assist Helen's distribution. We'll have Sharpie pens near the tree to help. The tree will be up the entire month of November as Helen's begins distribution in early December in order to accommodate the large number of clients they expect.
Donate now through 11/24
December - HopeKids
The first two Sundays of December we will be collecting toys for Children’s Caner Network, to support Arizona families who have a child battling a life-threatening medical condition. Place your toys in the Blue Bin in our Narthex in December or make a monetary donation anytime.
All toys should be new and unwrapped.
WISH LIST AND GIFT IDEAS:
Barbies, dolls, baby dolls, Squishmallows, LOL Surprise toys, and Disney Princess toys
Lego sets, superhero toys, Star Wars toys, Beyblades, Pokemon toys, video games
Board games, card games
Baby toys, play dough, Paw Patrol/Cocomelon/Bluey toys
Sensory friendly toys that light up or make sounds, kinetic sand, fidgets, etc.
Craft or science activity sets (good for "Tweens”) - Such as friendship bracelet kits, magic set, etc.
Donate now through 12/8