PRHeSS was founded in 2007 by Samuel Kormoi MD and his wife Mary RN in response to the devastation that resulted from the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone that lasted from 1991 - 2002. PRHeSS is dedicated to improving sanitation, providing quality healthcare services and promoting human empowerment through education and economic development. We strive to restore hope and dignity to present and future generations of rural Africans. africanhopeanddignity.org
NSUMC has been associated with PRHeSS from its inception. We have supported the building of the clinic and have participated in all of PRHeSS efforts. NSUMC hosts the PRHeSS Annual Dinner and has several NSUMC members serving on the Board.
Feeds hungry people, creates jobs and provides education and community development for twenty years. 170 people are served nourishing meals each evening. The food pantry serves 180 households, 60 children receive nourishing snacks/meals and 250 families are assisted by the Producemobile. ajustharvest.org
NSUMC has provided and served the evening meal on the fifth Wednesday of the month for the past two decades.
Helps homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response in 43 states for two decades. Families with children make up 35% of the people in this country who experience homelessness. FP provides temporary housing, meals, and services to more than 125,000 family members annually. FP mentors at-risk families teaching financial literacy and helps these families find jobs and affordable housing. FP creates programs to meet specific needs in their communities. FP advocates for public policies that alleviate poverty and promotes the economic stability of low-income families. Family Promise North Shore Chapter website.
NSUMC offers housing, meals and fellowship in partnership with Congregation Hakafa two weeks each year to families-in-need. We have been working with FP for almost a decade.
Since 1894, the mission of Kids Above All [formerly ChildServ] has been to protect, heal and educate children and families so they can build better lives. For 125 years, Kids Above All has helped more than 142,000 children to reach their potential through early childhood learning programs, foster care and adoption services and housing for teens and homeless young adults. Kids Above All was founded by Methodists and maintains a connection to the United Methodist Church. The organization strengthens families and encourages mental health and preventative care. kidsaboveall.org
NSUMC provided 14 Craft Supply Kits to assist parents and pre-school children for supervised learning programs sponsored by KAA.
Improves outcomes for young adults living in at-risk situations though work and life skills training. Since opening in 2012, only 3% of program students have returned to prison. State and National rates are both above 80%. Life skills, Intellectual skills, Food Service Skills and Experiential Skills are at the core of the training program for young people between fifteen and twenty-four years of age. Curt’s Cafe has two locations, in Evanston and Highland Park, serving breakfast and lunch. Catering services are available. curtscafe.org
The United Methodist Committee on Relief serves those who suffer from natural or human-caused disasters. UMCOR provides relief, response, long-term recovery grants, technical support and training for partners to address emerging and ongoing issues related to disaster relief, recovery, and long-term health and development. Founded in 1940, Connection is at the core of the work. Global Ministries connects The United Methodist Church, its people and congregations to partner with others engaged in God’s global work, which takes place in a variety of settings, countries and cultures. 100% of all money donated to global projects in 60 countries goes directly to those in need. umcmission.org
NSUMC responds to UMCOR with One Great Hour of Sharing on a March Sunday. Funds collected support UMCOR to enable 100% of Advance Giving is directed to those in need. Additionally, special collections are received throughout the year to support specific relief efforts.
Glencoe Youth Services (GYS) provides recreational, educational. social service, and leadership opportunities, in a safe and supportive environment to high school and middle school age youth living in New Trier Township. glencoeyouthservices.org
NSUMC collected 25 backpacks with school supplies and held several grocery drives to help with GYS initiatives with underserved communiites.
Challenges such as a major illness, job loss, family tragedy or change in marital status bring about circumstances that make it difficult to cover all family expenses and the food pantry makes having enough to eat possible. NTFP website.
NSUMC has continually collected non-perishable food, cleaning products and paper goods to assist our neighbors.
Provides housing, health care, outreach, spiritual care, and social services to adults and youth who struggle with homelessness, poverty, and loneliness. 16.000 young adults ages 14 to 24 are on the streets of Chicago alone. Each year NM serves more than 6,000 young people and adults who have nowhere else to go through our Health Outreach and Youth Housing Programs. www.thenightministry.org
cleans the ocean and coastlines while working to stop the inflow of plastic by changing consumption habits. With the implementation a business model that would allow 4oceans to grow quickly, workers are paid, cleanups funded , and information about the ocean plastic crisis is disseminated. Ocean cleanup and advocacy mission is funded primarily by 4ocean product purchases. 4ocean.com
NSUMC Youth Hannah Kaplan introduced this organization and sold bracelets to congregation members. This effort is serving as one of the initiatives to support environmental awareness and care.
