Compassion Weekend is Coming!

Friday-Sunday | September 20-22

Save the date and get ready to get your serve on at Faith's 12th annual Compassion Weekend.  We'll be rolling up our sleeves and heading out to partner with organizations and projects that make a real impact in the lives of people in our community.

We are excited to be adding several new opportunities.  As part of our serving weekend, we want to extend care and love to those in need in our very own neighborhoods. If you, or someone you know, needs any help with projects/tasks around their home you are encouraged to submit that need by clicking below.  From cutting lawns, to painting, to yard work, our Compassion Weekend Team would like to help our neighbors on that weekend.
As details continue to develop for Compassion Weekend, we'll be communicating them right here. Check back here for the latest updates on this year's serving opportunities and how you can get involved.

Aurora Packing Center

555 Exchange Ct, Aurora IL

Mission and Values:
Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God's children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and we ship the meals to nearly 70 countries around the world.
Serving Opportunities:
Packing nutritious meals for hungry children at the Aurora packing center.

For Ages 5 and Above
(anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Friday | September 20 | 7:00-8:45 PM --- Opportunity is Full

Mutual Ground, Inc

418 Oak Ave, Aurora IL

Mission and Values:
Mutual Ground Inc. was founded in 1975, providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Mutual Ground is one of the largest and oldest domestic violence shelters in the state. All services are victim-centered and focus on advocacy that empowers each individual to make her/his own decisions. All services are offered free of charge.
Saturday | September 21 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter

420 Industrial Dr, Naperville IL

Mission and Values:
A.D.O.P.T. was founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated volunteers determined to find homes for animals in need. Over the years, our objective has remained the same: to place animals into permanent, caring homes and advance the humane treatment of animals through education.
Serving Opportunities:
Help provide support to staff at the shelter including cleaning and organization.

Open to All Ages

Saturday | September 21 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM --- Opportunity is Full

Sunnymere Nursing Home

925 Sixth Ave, Aurora IL

Mission and Values:
Sunnymere is a non-profit organization which strives to provide gracious living accommodations for senior citizens. Based on the belief that human dignity is paramount, facilities are provided at moderate, subsidized prices and accommodations are maintained at a level responsive to the changing needs of the community.
Serving Opportunities:
Interact with residents by playing Bingo and Trivia.

Open to All Ages

Saturday | September 21 | 1:00-2:30 PM

Eola Road Cleanup

Clean up the roads around Faith! Put on a vest and gloves, and grab  a bag to help make our roads clean again.

Open to All Ages

Saturday | September 21 | 2:00-3:30 PM

Phil's Friends

Mission and Values:
Providing Christ-centered support and hope to those affected by cancer. We are committed to carrying out our mission in a Christ-centered, caring culture dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer. We will adapt to the dynamic needs of the people we serve by acting responsibly, with a sense of urgency and a passion for excellence. With integrity, our team will serve with compassion, respect and kindness, offering hope and peace to all.
Serving Opportunity:
Help make Care Packages and Cards of Hope

A care package is a small gift of hope, carefully hand-packed by volunteers at our Hope Centers and sent to individuals battling cancer. Each care package is filled with items that are practical, comforting and encouraging. Thousands of these care packages are distributed each year. They are shipped nationwide from our Hope Centers or personally delivered to those in hospitals by our Hope to Hospitals team.

Open to All Ages

Sunday | September 22 | 1:00-2:30 PM

Go. Serve. Love.  T-shirts

Cost:  $15.00 each

Shirts will be available for pickup at the church Sunday, September 10.