The people of CCE seek to be the heart and hands of Jesus by aligning our passions and strengths with organizations that work to meet the needs of our neighbors, both locally and internationally.  Throughout the Bible, we learn that God wants us to work for justice, especially for the vulnerable.  Justice and mercy are core values of what we strive to do in our service through Missions and Outreach.

The organizations we support have been looked at through this lens and include our four priorities of ending hunger, providing shelter, enhancing educational outcomes, and ensuring access to health care. Providing relief to the suffering is part of what we do, while also seeking opportunities for systemic, transformative change.

In the past year, Christ Church supported the following mission partners. We invite you to join us as we work with these organizations to bring about change in Christ's name.

Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School is an independent, faith-based school providing full tuition scholarships for 4-8^th grade students of limited economic resources primarily from Richmond’s East End. www.annajuliacooperepiscopalschool.org

Communities in Schools works in Richmond and Henrico County Public Schools from K-12.  Their mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.  Our CCE connection with CIS is George Mason Elementary School in the East End which provides several volunteer opportunities. www.cisofrichmond.org

Crossover Health Ministries is a health safety net organization, providing high quality healthcare, promoting wellness, and connecting community talents and resources with people in need in the name of Jesus Christ. www.crossoverministry.org

Feedmore is Central Virginia’s core hunger relief agency.  The organization receives, redistributes, prepares and delivers food to children, families and seniors facing food insecurity. www.feedmore.org

Hope for Humanity’s mission is to "Equip South Sudan’s Girls and Boys for Leadership through a Quality Education with a Christian Foundation."  Its commitment is manifest in Hope and Resurrection Secondary School in Atiaba, South Sudan. www.hopeforhumanityinc.org

ReEstablish Richmond assists refugees to settle in Richmond while maintaining ties to their home culture and connects them with the resources to support a successful resettlement. www.reestablishrichmond.org

Richmond Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1986 based on a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.  www.richmondhabitat.org

Shalom Farms connects high-poverty areas in Richmond with consistent access to fresh food and related supports to make that access meaningful, useful and sustainable.  www.shalomfarms.org

The Sophie House provides supportive services for single women and their children, that will help meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and empower them to independently establish a stable, secure home upon successful completion of the program.  www.thesophiehouse.org

Our mission in Haiti  has been built through relationships with people at St. Marc's and St. Simeon and at the Lespwa Timoun clinic in support of education and medical care. CCE has taken several mission trips.

CARITAS works to provide effective, permanent solutions to individuals and families dealing with the crisis of homelessness and/or addiction in the Metro Richmond area. www.caritasva.org

Episcopal Relief and Development facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease.  CCE has historically helped to fund its US Disaster Program to provide resources for those affected by natural disasters. www.episcopalrelief.org

 VOLUNTEER AT THE SOPHIE HOUSE 

The Sophie House, just down the street from us, helps single women and their children move from crisis to stability. They help women who have suffered personal loss, divorce, complex health issues, poverty, unemployment or under-employment, and many others. Click here for more information and to volunteer. 

 HELP BUILD HOMES WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OR WORK AT THE RESTORE

Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity always needs volunteers to work on their home sites, as well as at the ReStore. Click here for more information and to volunteer.

 VOLUNTEER TO SERVE AT FEEDMORE 

Our Central VA food bank offers a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups who’d like to get involved. From sorting perishable and nonperishable donations to preparing and packaging food in our Bayard Community Kitchen to delivering our Meals on Wheels, there is something for just about everyone at Feed More. Click here for more information and to volunteer.

 SERVE ON A MISSION TRIP TO HAITI  
We have a long-standing relationship with two Episcopal parishes and their communities in Haiti. Our call to partner with and serve our brothers and sisters there continues! We are planning mission trips to Haiti and need hearts and hands to serve with us. Especially needed are doctors, PAs, RNs, NPs and anyone with medical experience -- but we also need folks to upgrade our partner schools and clinic. Trip timing will depend on availability and interest. If you’re interested in a mission trip to Haiti in 2019 or 2020, or in learning more about our partnerships, contact Penny Sellers, pennysellers@verizon.net.