Change for Change
Nardin Park UMC collects loose change every Sunday during service that is donated to various nonprofits in our community. Every month the nonprofit changes. Please read below about some of the organizations we donate too. Thanks for helping us, help our community.
April - Crop Walk for Hunger
Sponsored by Church World Services on Sunday, May 7, 1-3 pm. A 1 mile and 5k will be blocked off in downtown Farmington for the walk, with the starting place at Farmington First UMC, 33112 Grand River.
Local agencies share 25% of the total amount raised;
- CARES of Farmington Hills
- Neighborhood House of Farmington
- Salvation Army Farmington Branch
- Yad Ezra Kosher Food Pantry
- Zaman International
May - Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House is a non-profit charity, supported totally by our local community, that provides assistance to local needy families and individuals in Farmington and Farmington Hills. Neighborhood House is an affiliated organization with the Farmington Area Goodfellows.
June - Soles for Souls
All donations to soles for souls will go to Melvindale Centro Familiar Cristiano UMC. Donations can be labeled Soles for Souls, or “shoes”.
July / August - School Supplies
Some suggestions for the school supplies collection…
Crayons
Pencils
Books
Scissors
Colored Pens/Pencils
Colored paper
Folders
September - Food Fund
This is a fund used for any need involving food. For example, if there are not enough funds specifically designated to provide food items for the annual lunch that Nardin Park UMC provides for the Crossroads program, funds can be obtained from the Food Fund.
October - Harvest Altar
Some suggestions for the Harvest Altar food collection…
Boxes of mac n cheese and pasta
Pasta sauce in a can
Peanut butter
Cake mixes
Packages of cookies
Cans of tuna
Mayonnaise
Instant potatoes Ex. Hungry Jack
Cereal
Fruits and vegetables in cans
Toilet Paper, although not a food item
November - Operation Common Good
Operation Common Good (OCG) is a non-profit organization that supports families in Farmington Public Schools in Farmington, Michigan. OCG is a subsidiary of the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation. (501(c)3) Absolutely 100% of donations go directly toward helping our families in need.