Local Missions
GAP Packs
This is a food outreach ministry that targets food insecurity in our local student population. The students we serve are enrolled in the meal assistance programs at their schools, but often do not have sufficient food in the home for the weekends. The backpacks are filled towards the end of the week and then delivered to the local schools. The teachers give the backpacks to the students at end of the day to take home. The students bring the backpacks back to their respective schools at the beginning of each week, and the weekly cycle is repeated.
Family Promise
S.O.S. Food Bank
The Spirit of Sharing (S.O.S.) Inc., Food Bank has been in operation since June 1, 1988. We are an ecumenical group of churches and civic groups that have come together to help the needy of New Braunfels. All food distributed is donated and all labor is volunteer. Most of our donations come in as non-perishable food items. However, although we don't solicit money, we also receive monetary donations.
New Braunfels Food Bank
Founded in 2010, the New Braunfels Food Bank is a branch facility of the San Antonio Food Bank. We believe that no child should go to bed hungry, adults should not have to choose between a hot meal and utilities, nor a senior sacrifice medical care for the sake of a meal. Over 7000 food-insecure people served each month. Volunteers needed!
Crisis Center of Comal County
The Crisis Center of Comal County is dedicated to providing crisis and prevention services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The agency provides a safe environment where individuals can make educated non-biased decisions about their futures.
The center provides services to women, children and men of all ages. These services include 24-crisis line, shelter, counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, assistance with filing for child support, case-management, victim’s advocacy, transportation, information/referral and community education/prevention. Walk-ins are welcome. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-434-8013.
Fisher House
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world.
Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room.
National Missions
Lydia Patterson Institute
Lydia Patterson Institute is a Methodist Christian college-preparatory school located in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1913, it offers programs for Spanish-speaking children, primarily from Juarez, to attend high school in the United States and attend an American undergraduate university. All high school classes are taught in English, and the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
UMCOR
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church (UMC), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operated under the auspices of the General Board of Global Ministries.
As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, UMCOR strengthens and transforms people and communities.
100% of all contributions go to those in need.
International Missions
Homespun Hope Marketplace
Homespun Hope Marketplace envisions entire communities freed from poverty.
We pursue this by reaching out to the most vulnerable people in Rwanda and creating environments where they are empowered to live out their full potential at work, home and in their spiritual lives.
As you learn more about us, you will read an incredible story about how God used one woman to step out in faith to help a group of impoverished widows in Rwanda. What has resulted is phenomenal. Lives are changed forever, our team continues to grow and we have developed amazing partners who continually spur us on toward our vision.
Click here to explore the amazing outreach of Homespun Hope Marketplace