Give a Gift to a Stranger

Browse or borrow a catalog, or explore online how you can help Heifer provide animals to participating families to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. Gifts can also be directed to Women’s Empowerment and Earth Care. Order from their website or use the form in their catalog.

Browse or borrow a catalog, or explore online how you can give aid kits, livestock, agricultural supplies, water, education, or health care to needy families or individuals. Order from their website or use the form in their catalog.

Established in 1994 to aid Batwa Pygmies who were evicted from their traditional rainforest home, you can purchase necessities (see the display cards) for distribution at their annual Christmas celebration or make a cash donation. Checks should be made payable to Reaching the Pygmies Ministry and delivered to the church (no online option)

Established in 1969, the Appalachia Service Project emphasizes mission trips for youth and adult volunteers to repair substandard housing in the central Appalachia region. You can support them through the purchase of candy (sign the list) or with a donation. Checks should be made payable to Appalachia Service Project and delivered to the church (no online option).

Fleeing political turmoil in their home countries, refugee families have recently resettled in our community. Each is starting a new life here and needs to set up a home and secure clothing for our new and colder winter.

Check the Angel Tree for tags detailing specific needs; shop for the item(s) and bring them back wrapped and with the tag attached by December 18th. You can also give cash donations. Checks should be made payable to First Presbyterian Church with “Refugee Gifts” in the memo line.