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.

JC Nalle Community School is a Title I School in Southeast DC. Our very own, Laena Lee, is the principal of this school. Last year during our Lamentations sermon series, many of you heard Laena share about the difficulties that the children and families in her school face on a daily basis. Nearly 70% of the children in her school are considered "at risk" meaning they are in need of various kinds of government assistance. Additionally, 10% are homeless and 2% are children in the foster care system. Our church is helping the school with various needs throughout the year but as the colder winter season approaches, the school is in desperate need of winter clothing for their children. The following two Sundays, Dec 8 and Dec 15, we will be collecting new or USED winter coats, gloves, hats, and winter shoes/boots. They can range all sizes (3T - adult L/XL). There will be a box for collection in the lobby.