Philanthropy

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NewCity has faithfully served the Falls Church Homeless Shelter for over a decade now, and we look forward to continuing our support for the shelter for the winter season. As we have done in previous years, our Family Groups will take turns to help provide Saturday dinners for the shelter. This will be coordinated with Family Group leaders in the coming weeks. In addition, there are several other volunteer opportunities for individuals and families such as:

1. Volunteer Staff Training: Be trained to provide coverage during the evening shifts at the shelter. Training is brief but mandatory. Training dates: 12/7, 1/19, 2/8. 
2. Bag Lunch/Supply/Grocery Provider: Sign up to provide/shop for a week's worth of grocery or supplies, and/or to provide 12 bagged lunches for shelter residents.  
3. Board of Directors: Shelter is seeking new board members for the upcoming term. Contact Teresa Hsu if you are interested in learning more.

Thanksgiving break is approaching and we will be collecting grocery store gift cards to benefit vulnerable students and their families at Timber Lane Elementary School. Many Timber Lane students rely on free meals provided through their school. Their access to food becomes challenging during extended breaks. Our church hopes to step into this need and help bridge the gap in food access. Gift cards in $25 increments to Giant, Safeway or Aldi may be dropped off during church service on November 24.