Philanthropy

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SLM-Mosaic Virginia, one of NewCity's local Mercy Ministry partners, exists to spread the gospel of Jesus and affirm life in the womb. They do this by offering support, education, and medical services to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. They also come alongside women and men to offer post-abortive support and healing, as well as have a maternity home.

January is Sanctity of Human Life Month, and we want to support SLM-Mosaic Virginia in their efforts to provide resources to women who desire to mother their children but need help to do so. Our church will be holding a silent auction that will coincide with the NewCity Members' Vision Dinner on March 16. All proceeds will go to SLM-Mosaic Virginia. Learn more about these partners here: SLM | Mosaic Virginia

We are providing Family Groups (FG) an opportunity to work together to help with this philanthropy effort. We are asking each FG to consider providing two or more donations for the auction, and each FG can determine how they want to contribute donations as a group. Non-members will be allowed to participate virtually during the dinner, so feel free to add your donations to the sheet. More details to come, and please contact Brit if you have any questions.

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. Remaining training dates: 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.