The children and youth at our church are involved in various service projects throughout the year such as Thanksgiving food baskets delivered to needy families in the area; the Warm Woolly Tree for collecting scarves, hats and mittens; making lunches for the Rescue Mission, gathering items for local food pantries, and collecting children’s books for at risk children.
Our middle school and high school youth have also participated in various work trips both locally and out of state.
In Summer 2024, any local youth who have finished grade 6 and above are eligible to participate in our local Weekend of Service, August 23-25, 2024. Two service projects will serve as our way to help the greater Ithaca community with food insecurity, community connection and general household needs. To learn more and register for this program, click here.
During our 2024 Youth Weekend of Service, our teens developed the idea of collecting previously loved Plush Toys, giving them any necessary “spa treatments” and preparing them for their next adventures. These ready-to-be-loved-again plush toys will be made available, free of charge to anyone in need. Our first adoption session will be held during our Annual Kids Craftapalooza event on Sunday December 1, 2024 from 1:30-3:30pm. In addition any organization that can ensure the Stuffies will find a new happy home, may request a group adoption by contacting Darlynne Overbaugh at darlynneoverbaugh@fccithaca.org
