A Month of Generosity

Christmas in July is a month-long opportunity for Grace to meet needs all over Central Ohio through our Local Impact Partners and other organizations that support our community in incredible ways! Our generosity as the people of Grace Fellowship truly makes a difference for people from all walks of life.

Each campus has unique opportunities to participate in Christmas in July by purchasing physical items , volunteering, and more!

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Give Financially Today!

As part of Worthy of It All, Grace is excited to financially support organizations and projects within our local communities who serve in practical ways. When give through Worthy of It All, you're giving to support projects through Christmas in July.

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Pickerington Campus

**NEW THIS YEAR**

During this year's Christmas in July, our campus is using the month of July to volunteer in various ways throughout our local communities! Pick a weekend or join us for both! Check out the listing of all opportunities below!

Treats 4 The Streets is an organization that seeks to provide restaurant-quality foods, fresh baked goods, and other basic human necessities to those who are experiencing financial crises and displacement.

GIVE THROUGH WORTHY OF IT ALL

LOCAL SCHOOL PROJECTS

Let's pitch in to get schools ready!
Let's pitch in to get the schools ready for August! We'll volunteer at various Pickerington School locations, completing indoor and outdoor projects such as painting and mulching to get the place ready for the upcoming school year.

*More info will be released closer to the event date*

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:30am at the Pickerington Campus (1449 Refugee Rd) before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

BLESS A NEIGHBOR

Come along side families in the community that could use our assistance in tackling a house project. Help us look out for our neighbors by using your strengths and abilities to complete a project as a team!

*More info will be released closer to the event date*

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:30am at the Pickerington Campus (1449 Refugee Rd) before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

FOSTER CARE HOME PROJECTS

Help us serve local foster families by assisting them with house projects that have become too overwhelming to tackle. Various projects have been submitted, from yard work to painting. Use your strengths and abilities to help these families in tangible ways.

*More info will be released closer to the event date*

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:30am at the Pickerington Campus (1449 Refugee Rd) before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

MOVIE THEATER EVENT

Help us care for some local Foster Families, as they enjoy a morning out at the movies. We need volunteers to greet families, help them get snacks, guide them to their theater, and be present during the movie in case a parent has to step out.

Event is 9:30am - 12:30pm - Meet at Marcus Theaters Pickerington (1776 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, OH 43147)

*More info will be released closer to the event*

SIGN UP

THANK YOU MEAL FOR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Help us thank our local firefighters by dropping off some food! Select a fire station and sign up to bring a meal. Deliver the dish before 12pm and all together we will have provided five firehouses with delicious home-cooked lunches!

*See the sign up form for specific details.

SIGN UP

5K RACE - 1 MILE RUN - VOLUNTEER + REGISTER

Come help us put on a 5K race and 1 mile run to raise money for the organization "Kids Get Cancer Too." We need lots of volunteers to ensure the race event runs smoothly! From assisting with check in, being a course guide, or passing out water and bananas - WE NEED YOU!

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:00am at Pickerington Central High School before heading out into the community*

VOLUNTEER AT THE RACESIGN UP FOR THE 5K OR 1 MILE RUN

SERVE HOMELESS MINISTRIES

We are partnering with some wonderful local organizations to help those who are unhoused. Join us in being the hands and feet of Jesus in our community; from packing meals, serving and stocking food, to being a shopping assistant at our local food banks.

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:00am at Pickerington Central High School before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

ASSISTED LIVING CARE

Come spend some quality time with Assisted Living Residents in our area. In each small setting, we hope to brighten residents' days by giving them our time and attention for an hour or two.

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:00 at Pickerington Central High School before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

CAR WASH AT THE CHAPEL

Join us at The Chapel (575 Diley Rd, Pickerington) and help us wash cars! Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel (for your ride home). Sponges, soap, and rags will be provided.

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:15 at The Chapel (575 Diley Rd) before starting*

SIGN UP

THE CHAPEL

**NEW THIS YEAR**

During this year's Christmas in July, our campus is using the month of July to volunteer in various ways throughout our local communities! Pick a weekend or join us for both! Check out the listing of all opportunities below!

Treats 4 The Streets is an organization that seeks to provide restaurant-quality foods, fresh baked goods, and other basic human necessities to those who are experiencing financial crises and displacement.

GIVE THROUGH WORTHY OF IT ALL

LOCAL SCHOOL PROJECTS

Let's pitch in to get schools ready!
Let's pitch in to get the schools ready for August! We'll volunteer at various Pickerington School locations, completing indoor and outdoor projects such as painting and mulching to get the place ready for the upcoming school year.

*More info will be released closer to the event date*

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:30am at the Pickerington Campus (1449 Refugee Rd) before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

BLESS A NEIGHBOR

Come along side families in the community that could use our assistance in tackling a house project. Help us look out for our neighbors by using your strengths and abilities to complete a project as a team!

*More info will be released closer to the event date*

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:30am at the Pickerington Campus (1449 Refugee Rd) before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

FOSTER CARE HOME PROJECTS

Help us serve local foster families by assisting them with house projects that have become too overwhelming to tackle. Various projects have been submitted, from yard work to painting. Use your strengths and abilities to help these families in tangible ways.

*More info will be released closer to the event date*

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:30am at the Pickerington Campus (1449 Refugee Rd) before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

MOVIE THEATER EVENT

Help us care for some local Foster Families, as they enjoy a morning out at the movies. We need volunteers to greet families, help them get snacks, guide them to their theater, and be present during the movie in case a parent has to step out.

Event is 9:30am - 12:30pm - Meet at Marcus Theaters Pickerington (1776 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, OH 43147)

*More info will be released closer to the event*

SIGN UP

THANK YOU MEAL FOR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Help us thank our local firefighters by dropping off some food! Select a fire station and sign up to bring a meal. Deliver the dish before 12pm and all together we will have provided five firehouses with delicious home-cooked lunches!

*See the sign up form for specific details.

SIGN UP

5K RACE - 1 MILE RUN - VOLUNTEER + REGISTER

Come help us put on a 5K race and 1 mile run to raise money for the organization "Kids Get Cancer Too." We need lots of volunteers to ensure the race event runs smoothly! From assisting with check in, being a course guide, or passing out water and bananas - WE NEED YOU!

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:00am at Pickerington Central High School before heading out into the community*

VOLUNTEER AT THE RACESIGN UP FOR THE 5K OR 1 MILE RUN

SERVE HOMELESS MINISTRIES

We are partnering with some wonderful local organizations to help those who are unhoused. Join us in being the hands and feet of Jesus in our community; from packing meals, serving and stocking food, to being a shopping assistant at our local food banks.

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:00am at Pickerington Central High School before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

ASSISTED LIVING CARE

Come spend some quality time with Assisted Living Residents in our area. In each small setting, we hope to brighten residents' days by giving them our time and attention for an hour or two.

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:00 at Pickerington Central High School before heading out into the community*

SIGN UP

CAR WASH AT THE CHAPEL

Join us at The Chapel (575 Diley Rd, Pickerington) and help us wash cars! Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel (for your ride home). Sponges, soap, and rags will be provided.

*Please plan to attend a volunteer huddle at 8:15 at The Chapel (575 Diley Rd) before starting*

SIGN UP

Jefferson Campus

**NEW THIS YEAR**

During this year's Christmas in July, our campus is using the month of July to provide for local organizations and our community in unique ways! Check out options below!

This year, the Jefferson Campus is financially supporting the Columbus Dream Center, an organization that focuses on helping people experiencing homelessness right here in Columbus. They are currently operating out of their downtown location but are in the early stages of starting an East-Side location. 

For now, they are temporarily using a warehouse to distribute food. But the money that you have given through Worthy of It All will go directly to the Dream Center to pay for:

  • A forklift
  • Overhead costs
  • Food and resources for distribution
  • Staffing
GIVE THROUGH WORTHY OF IT ALL

We’re excited to once again host Single Parent Fair and provide unique services and back-to-school items for single-parent families in our community!

This year, we’re once again collecting school supplies! 

Visit the display in the Lobby following weekend services to check out what's being collected. You can take the tag(s), go shopping for the items, and then drop them off in the Lobby by Thursday, July 30.

In addition to collecting both physical donations, we also need volunteers to support Single Parent Fair. Click the button to sign up!

VOLUNTEER FOR SPF

Lithopolis Campus

**NEW THIS YEAR**

During this year's Christmas in July, our campus is using the month of July to provide for local organizations and our community in unique ways! Check out options below!

This year, our campus is supporting two local organizations! Carroll Cares steps in when a family is in crisis and provides financial support when it’s needed most. They have helped families right here in our church and community. We’re also coming alongside A Special Wish, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing joy and hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses by granting their special wishes.

GIVE THROUGH WORTHY OF IT ALL

This year, we’re collecting coloring books and materials for kids who participate in A Special Wish’s annual family Christmas Party. Grab tags in the Lobby and return items by Sunday, July 26. 

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