OUTREACH

Extending Love, Inspiring Hope

South Elkhorn is dedicated to supporting and uplifting those in need by providing grants to various non-profit organizations, focusing on key areas where help is needed most.

Outreach Focus Areas

Children in Need – Providing resources and opportunities for a brighter future.

Drug Rehabilitation – Supporting recovery programs that restore lives.

Homelessness – Assisting individuals and families in securing safe and stable housing.

Food Insecurity – Partnering with organizations to combat hunger in our community.

Veterans – Honoring and aiding those who have served our country.

2024 Grant Recipients

The following organizations have been awarded $5,000 grants by South Elkhorn’s Outreach Team in 2024. These grants provide essential support to groups making a positive impact in the community and helping build a stronger, more compassionate future.

Additionally, a special grant has been given to the Ronald McDonald House to further support their ongoing efforts.

SECC Outreach is honored to contribute to these organizations as they continue their vital work in the community.

Honor Flights

The Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization focused on honoring America’s veterans. Veterans are transported to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. The only cost is to the companion who accompanies the veteran.

South Elkhorn provides designated Outreach funds to cover the cost of the companion for any church veteran who has the financial need.

Learn more about the Honor Flight here.

New Life Day Center

New Life Day Center in Lexington, KY, provides critical services to homeless women and children, offering a safe and supportive environment. The center focuses on meeting the basic needs of its clients, including food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing life skills programs, education, and counseling to help individuals rebuild their lives and transition to long-term stability. Through compassionate care and support, New Life Day Center empowers vulnerable individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and find lasting hope.

Learn more about the New Life Day Center here.

Step by Step

​Step By Step is a nonprofit organization in Lexington, KY, dedicated to empowering young single mothers. mothers facing challenges such as homelessness and addiction. They provide a comprehensive program that includes safe housing, mentoring, life skills training, and emotional support to help these women rebuild their lives. Through initiatives like Revive Nights, they offer workshops on various topics such as parenting, education, and career development. Their goal is to equip women with the tools and resources needed to achieve stability and self-sufficiency for themselves and their children.

For more information or to get involved, visit their official website here.

Arbor Youth Services

Arbor Youth Services in Lexington, KY, is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and support services for youth facing homelessness and other challenges. They offer emergency housing, crisis intervention, counseling, life skills development, and independent living programs to help youth achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Arbor collaborates with local agencies to support youth in crisis and empower them for a better future.

For more information or to get involved, visit their official website here.

Samaritan’s Purse

​Samaritan’s Purse is an international Christian organization dedicated to providing emergency relief and assistance to those affected by poverty, natural disasters, and other crises. While their national headquarters are located in Boone, North Carolina, they actively engage in various regions, including Kentucky.​ They assist with home repairs and recovery efforts, while also running the Operation Christmas Child program, which collects and delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world, providing essential items and toys.

For more information, visit their official website here.

​Mission Health Lexington

​Mission Health Lexington is a free clinic located in the heart of Lexington, KY, dedicated to providing comprehensive charitable healthcare services to Fayette County residents who are uninsured and meet federal poverty guidelines. Their offerings include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy care, all delivered by a team of volunteer licensed healthcare professionals. Services are available to adults over 18 years old who do not have medical or dental insurance and whose annual household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty line.

For more details on their service and volunteer opportunities, visit their official website here.

Other Ministry Partners

Week of Compassion

Week of Compassion (WoC) is the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. WoC works with partners around the world to alleviate suffering through disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development.

South Elkhorn celebrates the work of Week of Compassion each February with a special offering. Your financial gifts support this ministry as they work year-round to help save lives.

Learn more about Week of Compassion here.

Habitat for Humanity

Lexington Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that focuses on providing families with homes.  Habitat for Humanity is active in constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions.

Each year, Lexington Disciples congregations come together to fund and build a Habitat for Humanity house for a local family. You can participate by donating to the  campaign (simply put “Habitat for Humanity” on your check or online gift) or volunteer to help build or serve food to the builders.

Learn more about Lexington Habitat for Humanity here or contact Alan Campbell at ascampb@gmail.com about our next build.

God’s Pantry Food Bank

God’s Pantry Food Bank is committed to reducing hunger in Kentucky. Hunger can affect anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender. Together with more than 400 food pantries and meal programs, God’s Pantry is making a difference in our community.

South Elkhorn is proud to be a drop-off location for non-perishable food donations for God’s Pantry. The blue donation bin can be found next to the kitchen in the Christian Ministry Center. In addition to donating food, there are many ways to volunteer.

Learn more about God’s Pantry Food Bank or ways to volunteer here.

Finding Freedom through Friendship

Finding Freedom through Friendship (FFF) is a Lexington based nonprofit working with abandoned women in Guatemala and Egypt. Alleviating poverty by providing shelter, health, nutrition, education, micro loans, and life skills, FFF provides long-term sustainability of the individual, community, and subsequent generations.

South Elkhorn supports the organization’s efforts through annual financial gifts through the Outreach Committee and Martha’s Circle.  Each fall, FFF brings fair trade crafts available for purchase from their respective countries.

Learn more about Finding Freedom through Friendship here.

GleanKY

GleanKY gathers and redistributes excess fresh fruits and vegetables to nourish Kentucky’s hungry. By gleaning (gathering) excess produce from farms, orchards, grocery stores, farmers markets and home gardens, GleanKY reduces local food waste and provides fruits and vegetables for more than 100 feeding programs.

Volunteer gleaners are an important part of GleanKY.  Gleaners pick up fresh produce from a source (grocery store, farm, etc.) and immediately deliver it to a recipient site (food pantry, hunger agency, etc.) where it can be distributed to those in need. Gleaning usually only takes a couple hours and you can sign up for a time that fits your schedule.

Learn more about GleanKY and how to become a gleaner here.