We at SCCC has often extended a helping hand through our Compassion Ministry with Christmas Hampers and emergency compassion needs. With financial struggles ever present in our communities and families.
South Calgary continues to receive referrals from around the neighborhoods and our English and Russian language ministries for individuals and families who need food support. December gives us a unique opportunity to encourage each household with a grocery gift card.
Over the last few years we have transitioned away from a physical food hamper to gifting a 'grocery card' so each household can purchase the food and items they most need. Each delivery is a hand-delivered Christmas greeting from you, the congregation of South Calgary.
If you know of a family or individual who would benefit from receiving our support of a grocery card, please call or email the office with your referral.
Here are three ways to support South Calgary's Compassion (Hamper) ministry:
On Sunday Dec 1 and Dec 8, give a donation to the Christmas Hampers in your offering. Designate your gift as 'hamper'
Volunteer to deliver 1-2 Christmas cards Dec 18th.
Contact the office with your availability to deliver these gift cards.
Include the Compassion Fund in your regular offerings. Designate your gift as 'compassion'.
Any offerings to Compassion needs over and above your regular tithes are also eligible for a receipt. At any time, donations to "compassion" or "hamper" can be designated on your offering envelope or online giving transaction.
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