APC Hands-On Mission
At Face to Face in Germantown, struggling families, individuals and the homeless can enjoy a hot meal, take a hot shower and receive a new set of clothes, and have access to a variety of social services, early child education and after school programs. Volunteer activities include preparation of meals and serving. Check out their volunteer hub by clicking here.
West Kensington Ministry (WKM)
A faith community of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, in West Kensington, serving people challenged by drugs, violence, unemployment and a 50% school drop-out rate. In addition to financial support, APC members serve on the WKM board, work on projects around the building, and can become a mentors through WKM’s, Building Bridges Mentoring Program. You can also support the ministry by participating in WKM’s Annual Golf Outing by playing in, sponsoring, or donating to that event. If you want to serve or learn more, contact Chad Pilling.
An organization that changes lives by transforming hope into action for children, youth and families impacted by loss, abuse, neglect and/or addiction. Gemma Services offers education programs, mental health services in residential and community settings, foster care, adoption services and prevention programs. Along with financial support, Mission Council collects back packs filled with school supplies and purchases gifts for Christmas giving. To participate, please contact Georgene Pilling.
A local organization that provides support and temporary housing to unwed, expectant mothers and their children. The staff provides help with budgeting and financial planning, transportation to job interviews, parenting classes, as well as serving as a resource for finding permanent housing. Volunteers can help with transportation, babysitting and house maintenance.
Gifts purchased from The Alternative Gift Market during Advent provide help, hope and relief to people, families and communities in need around the world.
Outreach Programs that Mission Council supports with your mission dollars:
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)
PDA joins with Church World Service (CWS) and Action by Churches Together (ACT) to provide rapid response to disaster events worldwide.
Presbyterian Education Board (PEB)
PEB has taken over many of Pakistan’s state schools that were failing and now provides high quality education to children regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Moreover, PEB educates girls in a country where girls are not usually afforded an education.
A faith–based organization serving people seeking to lift their lives and families out of addiction and poverty by connecting them with resources and programs throughout the Montgomery and Bucks community.
Special Offerings Received by the Presbyterian Church (USA):
