Current Needs
Homestretch Update
Thank you for your continued faithfulness in caring for Homestretch and the families they support transitioning out of homelessness. This summer, NewCity has been able to provide assistance in several ways:
- We recently concluded our Back-to-School Clothing Drive where we were able to sponsor 61 children, with 29 receiving clothing items and 32 receiving gift cards.
- Our Children's Ministry was able to quickly address a more immediate need that arose this summer: Homestretch is moving locations this fall (remaining in Falls Church) and as such, postponed the Bi-annual Household Supplies Drive due to storage logistics. They ended up having three new families join the program at once and asked if we could hold a "mini drive" to provide household supplies for these families. Within a two-week turnaround, Children's Ministry abundantly supplied the items in need.
- In July, our very own Hsuan Wang had the opportunity to speak with clients in Homestretch's program through their Life Skills Classes; which are offered to provide education and assistance in practical areas including financing, resume-building, dental hygiene, etc. Hsuan presented on the topic of investing, and NewCity was able to supply a meal for the attendees and their families.
To learn more about Homestretch, please visit their website or see their annual report. Homestretch will also be having their 35th Anniversary Celebration on September 18 at Crescendo Studios, Falls Church. They will have a silent auction and food trucks; it's a ticketed event, and you can find more details on their website.
Family Advocacy Ministry (FAM)
The Family Advocacy Ministry (FAM) exists to provide care and support to vulnerable children and families, particularly through foster care and adoption. We believe the church is called to care for the orphans, widows, and vulnerable in our community. We also understand the difficulty of this work. The FAM ministry seeks to come alongside those entering into the hard work of caring for those who come from hard places by forming Care Communities to provide wraparound care and support for them.
If you are interested in learning more and/or becoming trained to be a volunteer with our FAM, please join us at our next Volunteer Training on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM (Location: NewCity Center). RSVP here.
ongoing Needs
SLM-Mosaic Virginia
Join SLM-Mosaic in prayer through text.
When you sign up for a prayer text, you receive real-time information when a woman enters one of SLM-Mosaic Virginia's clinics. When you open the text, you will be prompted to pray.
Wishlist Donations
Consider donating wishlist items.
Looking for a simple, meaningful way to help? Our local ministry partners have shared specific wishlist items that meet real, everyday needs—everything from hygiene products to household essentials.