Circles of Hope

The goal of Circles is to help families that demonstrate a strong desire to leave poverty by surrounding them with a network of training, encouragement and support.  Circles is based on a national program with demonstrated practical results.

First Call for Help “JumpStart” (Discretionary Assistance)

First Call for Help administers JumpStart which is supported by several churches in our community.  The funds are used to assist individuals who have urgent needs.  Specific guidelines are followed.

Food Bank of Reno County

The Reno County Food Bank is an organization that helps supply food to people upon referral by the Salvation Army. Donations of food and funds are given by members of our congregation as well as other churches in the community.

New Beginnings

New Beginnings provides for men, women, and children who are displaced from their homes and offers transitional housing for those who need time to reach their goals, permanent supportive housing for those who wish to live independently even with disabilities, and affordable housing to ensure that people can be the masters of their own lives. Job training and employment is offered for those who need to redirect their life’s work.

The Noel Project

Emergency Overflow Lodging
The need for an emergency overflow shelter has been met with the remodeling of some of the New Beginnings property at 400 West 2nd.  The Emergency Overflow Lodging will be open 365 nights a year and will allow for immediate housing for 15 people a night with the potential of another 15.
The Overflow Lodging has three family rooms, a dormitory for single men, a dormitory for single women, showers, lockers, and a kitchen and dining room where breakfast and dinner will be served.  The Lodge will open at 5:30 p.m. and close at 7:00 a.m.  During the day, the New Beginnings Emergency Housing Specialist will meet with the guests to help them find the community resources and housing that they need.  At night, there will be a combination of staff and volunteers.
New Beginnings is excited about this long needed service (read more about the shelter at this link)

Christian Soup Ministry

The Christian Soup Ministry provides meals for people in our community who need extra help. About forty groups and churches, including New Covenant Presbyterian, volunteer to help provide and serve meals throughout the year.

Interfaith Housing

Interfaith Housing Services (IHS), a faith-based organization not affiliated with any religion, is a convergence of many denominations, civic organizations, social groups, businesses, and individuals who help meet the needs of our community. IHS develops, promotes, and implements programs which assist persons of low to moderate incomes to meet their housing needs.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides assistance to individuals who need help in money management, and to our neighbors who have needs beyond their means, and partners with the Food Bank of Reno County.

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

The Center provides confidential, non-judgmental support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, their families and friends.

Special Requests

General/Undesignated

Funds in the general account are used to help defray some of the cost in serving meals at the soup kitchen, to purchase food items for the Matthew 25:35 Food Box Project, for emerging needs, and seed money for new projects.