“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”

Romans 15:5-7

OUR NEW NEIGHBORHOOD…

Our new building is nestled between downtown and the railroad tracks, putting us at the heart of a vibrant community with a significant homeless population. We desire to be a Church that is welcoming and generous just as Christ has welcomed us and has given His life for us.

VISION FOR THIS CLOSET…

We first and foremost long for our neighborhood, county, nation and world to know and love Jesus.

“All our doing is not the gospel. The goal of the gospel is not feeding the hunger or ending homelessness, if people don’t know Jesus, they will have 40 years of peace and an eternity apart from God. THE MISSION is people meeting Jesus, everything else is secondary.” _Leonce Crump.

LOCATION OF OUR CARE CLOSET…

This closet will be located in the Fellowship Hall foyer. Our hope is to fill this closet with easily accessible item for any in need. We will also be providing a list of local resources such as shelters, food pantries, healthcare facilities and more.

ACESS TO CLOSET…

This closet will be open to all and we want to empower and equip YOU to have the ability to add to this closet at anytime and also to give items away to those in need.

Basic Necessities:

  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste

  • Deodorant

  • Soap and body wash

  • Shampoo and conditioner

  • Combs and hair brushes

  • Razors and shaving cream

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Toilet paper

Clothing and Footwear:

  • Socks (new)

  • Underwear (new)

  • T-shirts (new or gently used)

  • Sweatshirts and sweaters (new or gently used)

  • Pants and jeans (new or gently used)

  • Coats and jackets (new or gently used)

  • Gloves and hats

  • Scarves

  • Sturdy shoes and boots

  • Rain ponchos

Suggested Items

Food Items

  • Non-perishable snacks (granola bars, trail mix, etc.)

  • Bottled water

  • Ready-to-eat canned goods with pull-tab openings

  • Instant foods (like noodles, oatmeal packets, etc.)

Shelter and Sleeping Supplies:

  • Blankets

  • Sleeping bags

  • Small pillows

  • Tarps

First Aid Supplies:

  • Band-aids

  • Antibacterial ointment

  • Gauze and tape

  • Alcohol pads

  • Latex-free gloves

  • First aid kits

Personal Protection:

  • Sunscreen

  • Lip balm

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Insect repellent

  • Face masks

Miscellaneous:

  • Backpacks and tote bags

  • Notebooks and pens

  • Flashlights and extra batteries

  • Prepaid phone cards

  • Resource lists (local shelters, food banks, free clinics, job centers)

  • Bus passes or transportation vouchers

Seasonal Items:

  • Warm clothing and thermal wear for winter

  • Cooling towels and hats for summer