Local Outreach

Greater Stamford

Bringing hope and help to our cities.

We believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ changes everything and can transform people, families, neighborhoods, and communities. By connecting with local organizations and intentionally loving our neighbors, we desire to mobilize our church towards meeting some of the greatest needs in our community and sharing the hope we have in Jesus.

Greater Stamford

Bringing hope and help to our cities.

We believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ changes everything and can transform people, families, neighborhoods, and communities. By connecting with local organizations and intentionally loving our neighbors, we desire to mobilize our church towards meeting some of the greatest needs in our community and sharing the hope we have in Jesus.

Ways to Serve in your City

Join us as we serve our city in a variety of different ways. There’s a place for everyone from one time serving events to weekly impact opportunities. Find your place by checking out the options below.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

Get Involved

All great moves of God begin with prayer. Believe and pray for revival with us at a prayer event at your campus or use one of the resources below.

Serve With Us

Join an impact group and serve with one of our local partners as we seek to meet some of the greatest needs in our community.

Serve With Us

Serve at an upcoming outreach event to love our city and spread the gospel.

Serve With Your Community Group

Be on mission alongside your community group, family or friends by serving a local partner through one of our Serve Together DIYs.

Focus Areas

Focusing our efforts to see greater impact in our city. 

Homelessness

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With limited affordable housing in Fairfield County, standard living costs like housing (54%) & utilities (33%) are far above national averages. Many are driven into homelessness. Nearly 1/3 of Norwalk & Stamford residents make less than the income required to afford a 1 bedroom apartment.

Initiatives:

  • Volunteer at shelters, host supply drives, resource organizations

Food Insecurity

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Hunger prevention collaboratives across Norwalk & Stamford work to serve over 50,000 residents in the region each year. We want to be part of the efforts and solution. 37% of Norwalk/Stamford students participate in the federal free & reduced priced meal program.

Initiatives:

  • Resource local food pantries & organize food drives, volunteer to distribute food, support local food rescue initiatives

Education

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In comparison to other local Fairfield County towns, Norwalk & Stamford fall lower in rankings when looking at literacy rates, testing scores, and family resourcing along with significantly higher levels of chronic absenteeism & economic disadvantages.

Initiatives:

  • Support local public schools & after school programs, provide care for teachers/administrators, volunteer with local partners

Community Partners

Person to Person

Person to Person serves residents in lower Fairfield County through programs such as food pantries, grocery home delivery, case management, a clothing center emergency financial assistance and much more. 

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Norwalk Human Services Council

The Human Services Council creates and fosters programs that educate, safeguard and empower the people of their communities through supportive housing, children's connection, and a substance abuse coalition. 

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Filling in the Blanks

Filling in the Blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends.

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New Convenant Center

New Covenant Center is focused on hunger prevention and provides social services such as a soup kitchen, grocery services, job skills programs, showers, laundry service, etc.

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Stamford Boys & Girls Club

Stamford Boys & Girls Club aims to enable all youth to reach their full potential through offering facilities, programs, and support systems that assist young people in their academic, social, athletic, and cultural pursuits. 

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Hopeline Pregnancy Center

Hopeline Pregnancy Center is a faith-based organization that is committed to caring for women and their families through free and confidential pregnancy services, such as testing, ultrasounds, and information.

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Star, Inc.

Star Inc. serves individuals of all ages who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and provides support to their families. 

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