In Matthew 25 Jesus instructs us to care for those that are in need. He says "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." At First CRC, we take this charge seriously. We are providing opportunities for members to learn more about a variety of needs and are challenging them to get involved!
As we consider all the needs of this world, we try to find a good balance between local opportunities and well as needs that exist on the other side of the globe. Here are some of the needs that we are addressing at this time.
Local Needs / Organizations
REACH Waupun:
REACH Waupun brings poverty awareness and relief to the community of Waupun, through relationships and education, allowing youth and their families to REACH their individual highest potential.
www.reachwaupun.org
Waupun Food Pantry:
The purpose of the Food Pantry is to assist those living within the community of Waupun who are in need of basic food and sanitary supplies during times of hardship.
Waupun Community Table:
Dodge County & Fond du Lac Wisconsin Right to Life:
For over 45 years Wisconsin Right to Life has been 100% committed to saving lives. The vision of Wisconsin Right to Life is to touch hearts and minds so that all will cherish human life.
www.wrtl.org
Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County:
St. Ben's Project:
In cooperation with Waupun's First Reformed Church, we prepare, deliver, and serve a meal twice each year at St. Ben's church in Milwaukee. On average, we serve about 450 men, women and children who suffer from extreme poverty.
International Needs / Organizations
Open Hands 4 The Fatherless (Myan school in Haiti):
OH4F, Inc is a nonprofit organization that is called to provide a christian based education to children in Myan, Haiti that otherwise would not have the resources to attend a school.
www.oh4f.org
Voice of the Martyrs:
The Voice of the Martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational Christian missions organization dedicated to serving our persecuted family worldwide through practical and spiritual assistance and leading other members of the body of Christ into fellowship with them.
www.persecution.org
Open Doors:
Open Doors USA is a non-profit organization focused on serving persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries through: 1) Bible & Gospel Development, 2) Women & Children Advancement, and 3) Christian Community Restoration.
www.opendoors.org
Heartbeat International:
Heartbeat International is an international Christian association of 2,200 crisis pregnancy centers, providing assistance in education, training, support services, and networking with other centers.
www.heartbeatinternational.org