There are more people out there doing good than you could ever imagine. Wonderful ministries and charities are everywhere doing their work quietly, efficiently, and with love. Our Safe Harbor Church has chosen four ministries to support – Graceworks, One Generation Away, Flint Global and Lifeline Pregnancy Help Clinic. Our members volunteer at these ministries when we are able, and OSHC donates funds to them as well.
Why these ministries? We know them and trust them!
Graceworks has been a Franklin institution for years. Several of our members volunteer weekly at this ministry that combines many needed ministries in one place. Food, clothing, home necessities, financial aid, and more are all in this one place. Local churches, regardless of denomination, have trusted Graceworks to do what individual churches cannot do – and they are never disappointed. Under the leadership of Valencia Breckenridge, CEO, and Alicia Bell, Director of Development, Graceworks has become an example of how to do charitable work right. Many of OSHC members are personal friends of Alicia and have worked alongside them for years. They are the best.
One Generation Away (aka OneGenAway) has one mission: to wipe out hunger in one generation. Through the tireless leadership of Chris and Elaine Whitney, OneGenAway has forged partnerships with grocery stores and corporations in order to bring fresh produce and the highest quality groceries to poor families. Because of these agreements, the work of volunteers, and the efficiency of this ministry, they can provide a truly good, healthy, tasty meal for 10 cents! We have known the Whitneys and this work for years. They love the Lord and they love the poor. They treat each person with grace, love, and dignity and are truly a joy to work with.
Lifeline compassionately cultivates life through tangible support, relationship skills, and education. Our goal is to serve women, men, babies, and students with love and compassion. Services that are accessible online include relationship skills workshops and post-abortion grief support. Through our wide variety of programs & services we desire to help equip families to thrive.
Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center - We partner with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to operate a satellite pantry for Summit View residents twice a month from 3-5 pm on the second and fourth Mondays at the Summit View Elementary School. Annually, we distribute more than 66,000 pounds of non-perishable food and fresh produce and serve more than 7,000 residents at this location.
The Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen is a local non-profit organization based out of Pueblo, Colorado. Our organization is focused on providing free meals to unhoused and underprivileged members of Pueblo County. We believe that no one should have to go hungry and that everyone deserves access to food. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that we are able to provide nutritious and delicious meals to those in need. We rely on the support of our community to continue our mission and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
OSHC operates as frugally as possible so that we can share what is given to us with ministries that have a proven track record of using donations wisely and efficiently. Thank you for helping us help others.