LOCAL missions

Brandy and Joe Link chose to serve God by serving families in crisis by serving with Safe Families.  SafeFamilies provides support to families in the midst of challenging circumstances like homelessness, illness or job loss.  Without the support of extended family, some families find themselves having to turn to DCFS for help.  This is where SafeFamilies come in.  SafeFamilies volunteers help families bridge the gaps during difficult life seasons to keep families together. 
 
Although the Links had challenges and initial concerns with their first hosting, ultimately knowing they made an impact in a child and his family's life encouraged them to continue to serve other families.  “I saw the joy on the families’ faces when they were able to call, meet and reunite with their children,” says Brandy.  “It’s God’s work.”
 
By serving through Safe Families, Brandy and Joe quickly found the selfless “end goal of helping the whole family to reunite healthy and happy.” Host families, family friends, and resource friends are all needed in the Safe Families Circle of Support.  If you are looking to serve God by serving families in your community, learn more here: 

Contact Ministries serves the Springfield-area with a women’s and children’s temporary and transitional shelter, in addition to other social assistance.  To find out more, visit their website by clicking on the button below. 

Hope adopted Feitshans Elementary, a local public elementary school in 2015.  Since then we have provided office help, mentors, and support for their activities that encourage parent involvement.   To become a mentor or learn more about our partnership, contact Beth Yokley at [email protected]

Safe Families is the bridge for children and their families facing traumatic situations and instead, providing stable, compassionate and God-centered relationships to prevent trauma.  For more information about Safe Families visit their website by clicking on the button below.

The Outlet is a local non-profit that seeks to defend the fatherless by partnering boys and young men without males in the home with a male mentor and regular positive experiences, including a variety of activities.  To learn more, visit their Facebook page by clicking on the button below.