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Local Outreach Partners

Community Outreach

As Christians, we are instructed to be salt and light in our world, yet sometimes we do not feel adequately equipped to carry out this mandate. Throughout the year, our church works together to reach out to our community. Our prayer is that these resources can help you be intentional with your life, work, and family so that others may come to Christ because of your willingness to reach out to them.
For questions or more information, email outreach@hbclynchburg.com.

Personal Care & Cleaning Supply Drive

We are excited to partner with Park View Community Mission and The Agape Center in providing for needs in our community. The most helpful donations include personal care items and cleaning supplies that many families are unable to purchase with food stamps or an EBT card. We will collect donations on 5th Sundays in the bins around campus. Click here for a list of most needed items. Thank you!

Park View Community Mission

Park View’s mission is to restore the lives of families and communities by building relationships and providing life-changing resources.

Programs:

  • Food for Families – Supplemental groceries are offered to food-insecure neighbors on a monthly basis at no cost
  • Food for Thought – A backpack type of supplemental feeding program that provides food-insecure students with nutritious meals as they leave school on Friday afternoons, to sustain them over the weekend
  • Park View Café – Provides a nutritious hot meal at no cost to families and individuals in need every Wednesday night throughout the year (currently take-out due to COVID)
  • Community Resource Center – Provides neighbors with personal, one-on-one assistance with the critical issues of daily living such as utility disconnection notices, locating childcare or employment, accessing healthcare or transportation, or finding housing, food, clothing, hygiene, and other basic necessities
  • Life Skills Institute – Free classes to help people develop practical skills for living, including how to get and keep a job, use a computer, eat smarter, and keep a healthy home environment

HBC hosts a food drive for Park View every 5th Sunday. Click this link to see more information on our food drives and what items they need most!

Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center

The Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center is dedicated to helping men and women faced with an unplanned pregnancy.

Ways to Serve at Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center:

  • Help with setting up and tearing down for Fundraising Events
  • Client Advocate– meeting with clients in order to identify and meet his/her needs by making referrals and advising in regards to all of his/her options (parenting, adoption, and abortion)
  • Mommy & Me Boutique– processing of donated clothing, small baby goods, and preparation of baby shower gifts
  • Church Liaison
  • Building & Grounds Maintenance
  • Cleaning the Center
  • Parenting and Life Coaching Classes
  • Baby Shower Host
  • Bible Study Leader (Post-Abortion & Discipleship)

*Some training may be required

FIVE18 Family Services

FIVE18 Family Services supports south-central Virginia’s most vulnerable children and helps create strong, loving families through our interconnected programs.

Programs:

  • CarePortal – In every community, there are children and families at a point of crisis, who need help. In those same communities, there are churches and people who care and want to take action. CarePortal is the connection point.
  • Safe Families – Provides struggling families with an alternative to foster care where their children will be safe and loved until they get back on their feet.

 

Sports Outreach

The mission of Sports Outreach Institute is to recruit, train, equip, and deploy committed Christian leaders in the effective use of sports ministry for the purposes of sharing the gospel and alleviating human suffering.

Email: info@sportsoutreach.net

Currently needing volunteers for:

  • Summer Multi-Sports Camp – This camp will be hosted at HBC July 18-22 (no session on Wednesday),  6-8 PM. If interested, contact MacKenzie at mjordan@sportsoutreach.net.

The Agape Center Lynchburg

The Agape Lynchburg Center is a nonprofit that provides food, clothing, furniture and household items to those in need which include families in Central and Southwest Virginia. Now, the Agape Center Lynchburg team partners with churches and volunteers in the local area to provide items for those in need. Donated items are accepted and then provided to those who need help in their building at 3026 Carroll Avenue. Lynchburg, Virginia.

Serving Opportunities:

  • Food Pantry – donation intake and serving clients
  • Client mentoring – reaching people in need through developing meaningful relationships and changing lives through the power of the Holy Spirit

Other: Clothing, Car loader, front desk, social media, transportation, etc.

 

Isaiah 117 House

When children are removed from their homes out of concern for their safety, they are usually brought to a child welfare services office to await placement. This wait can be a few hours to several days. These children often have nothing with them and are scared, lonely, hungry, and in dirty clothing. Isaiah 117 provides a comforting home where these children instead can be brought to wait – a place that is safe with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets. This space allows children to receive the comfort and care they need while child welfare staff can do the necessary paperwork and identify a good placement.

Serving Opportunities:

  • Administrative work, construction (general), construction (electrical/plumbing/HVAC),  information booth, caring for children, cooking/baking, lawn care/landscaping, organization/supply management, case workers appreciation, event planning/fundraisers, maintenance, prayer team, cleaning/housekeeping, golf outing committee, musical instrument (playing/singing), sign language, grant writing, newsletter design, social media administration

Hope Aglow

Hope Aglow Ministries commits to being disciples for Christ in the jails and prisons. By offering the Word and Love of Christ to those who are reaching the edge of no hope, we can save lives, families, and the community.

*Unfortunately, this outreach partner is unable to utilize volunteers due to COVID but is accepting donations.

Freedom 4/24

Freedom 4/24 exists to bring freedom and justice to victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Good News Club

WHEN: Mondays from 3:30-5:00 pm
WHERE: Sheffield and Sandusky Elementary Schools
WHAT: Good News Club is an after-school outreach program for children in grades 2-5. The clubs meet for 10 weeks each semester on Mondays. The program includes a Bible lesson, singing, snacks, and a lot of fun. Helpers are assigned to a small group of children that they interact with each week so that they can build relationships with them.
*We anticipate opportunities to volunteer with Good News Club Fall 2022.
For more information, contact Pastor Tony at tony@hbclynchburg.com.
 

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Beginning in the fall of 2000, Tim has had the privilege of serving the Greater Lynchburg area through the ministry of FCA. He has witnessed the Lord’s faithfulness in this area and continues to seek God’s will for the ministry of FCA in our community.

Tim is blessed by his family, celebrating 27 years of marriage to his wife Christy and cheering on his children, Emily and Conner, as they fulfill their God-given opportunities. He has served in a coaching capacity and lived in Lynchburg for over 30 years. His ministry efforts through FCA are possible because of appreciated donors’ faithful prayer and financial support.

Serving Opportunities:

  • Huddles – A certified small group bible study/devotion for coaches and athletes
  • Camps – A certified ministry event that uses the annual theme and scripture for athletes and coaches to develop athletic skills, create influential relationships and encounter Jesus Christ.
  • Coaches – FCA Coaches Ministry is the ministry program to coaches through huddles, events, training and resources.

International Trips – FCA offers a variety of trips with FCA staff and other partner organizations around the globe.

GraceFull Fitness

WHEN: Mondays from 6:00 to 7:15 PM
WHERE: Gym
WHAT: GraceFull Fitness is a free dance-themed workout with an energizing Christian music emphasis. Each week’s workout is followed by a devotional. This is designed to be a comfortable atmosphere for ladies who may not attend church, so bring a friend with you! 
CONTACT: Peggy Broda at peg.broda@gmail.com
Find out more on our Facebook Page.

INTERESTED IN STARTING AN OUTREACH TEAM?

Our desire is to help our HBC family identify and utilize their gifts, talents, and abilities to reach out to others. We would love to equip and connect you with others as you serve. Email us at outreach@hbclynchburg.com with your questions or ideas.