COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMARY 1. Help with Coats for Kids (4) Obstacles and Challenges Getting the word out / advertising Storage and drop off, transportation Make it easier ~ example numerous drop offs, contact phone numbers Make the need real Action Steps Free TV events, newspapers continue advertising Church has room to store Members willing to pick up take turns Members go to garage sales Who 5 - 10 members Involve our kids 2. Change our Name Give ourselves a specific name 'The River' 'Bethel' Want to remove the barrier known as the 'Dutch Church' Obstacles and Challenges Spend money on legal fees Need a new sign Approval by congregation Loss of the CRC name Action Steps Contact Lawyer Brainstorm and approve new name 3. Nutritional Meals for Families (5) Obstacles and Challenges Church kitchen doesn't meet health & safety requirements Personnel Space Action Steps If we use a facility that is independent there would be more success, no church phobia Inquire about independent facility Pre-register Output of cash Pre buy groceries Prepare menu Once a month Advertising Who Church men & women volunteers 4. Neighbourhood Dinner Get to know the community Obstacles and Challenges Financial Planning - who would take this job Volunteers Action Steps Planning Committee Raise money for food 5. Volunteering in the Food Bank Over the next 6 months we will have 15 - 20 of the congregation present for a short period of time at the Essex Food Bank Obstacles and Challenges Time frame involved at Essex Food Bank (hours / day?) Getting people motivated to participate Youth involvement (Gen Y) Action Steps What are the actual needs Process Who Gerry - contact both food banks for procedures etc. 6. Lunch for factory workers once a month Leaflet with church activities Contract established Obstacles and Challenges Volunteers Health department Other catering business Action Steps Get information Establish menu, find resources for menu items Drivers for delivery Get volunteers 7. Fundraising ~ Visibility within the community 8. Fundraising for agencies 9. Volunteer activities