Below is a list of some of the organizations and charities which Christ Presbyterian Church has supported in the past few years. A brief explanation of the work of each organization is provided as well as a link to their web sites.
ARC:
The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving support and services for people with mental retardation and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young children.
The Christmas Child program – this program, run by the NJ Division of Youth and Family Services, supplies gifts for needy children in the area at Christmas time.
Somerset Chaplaincy to the Elderly,
whose goals are to provide regular chaplaincy services to residents in all eldercare facilities in Somerset County not being serviced by another agency. To support and enhance the role of those who care for the elderly.
El Porvenir, an organization which provides wells and sanitary wash areas in Nicaragua's poorer areas. In 2004, 8 church members spent a week in Nicaragua in support of El Porvenir.
Presbytery of Elizabeth Christ Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbytery of Elizabeth and a portion of the mission budget is allocated to support them in their mission work in local areas such as Elizabeth Port.
Mano-A-Mano - (Medical and Surgical Salvage, Inc.)- The mission of Dr Cordero and Dr. Bayes that sends medical supplies and offers surgeries to those in need in countries around the world.
Food Bank:
The mission of The Food Bank Network is to distribute food and to provide other basic human needs to those less fortunate in our community in a manner which recognizes and advances self worth and human dignity.
The Food Bank Pantry that we serve is located in the Hope Church at 519 East Main St. in Bound Brook. It is open every Saturday morning from 10 am to 12 noon. We serve on the First Saturday of each month with at least 3 volunteers. In addition we contribute non-perishable foodstuffs and make monetary donations to The Food Bank Network of Somerset County.
Habitat for Humanity:
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry with the goal of making decent, affordable housing available to every family worldwide. Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity (RVHFH) is committed to achieving that goal in Somerset and Hunterdon counties.
New York Blood Center
We participate in blood drives for New Jersey Blood Services which is part of the New York Blood Center.
Since 1973, New Jersey Blood Services has been fulfilling its commitment to the people of New Jersey by supplying blood products and services with quality and compassion. New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) serves approximately 60 New Jersey hospitals and conducts blood drives on a daily basis in 14 New Jersey counties. In order to collect enough blood for the patients in these hospitals, NJBS needs approximately 120,000 blood donors annually. NJBS conducts an estimated 250 blood drives each month, partnering with business and community organizations who host these drives for their employees, residents, students and members.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for U.S. Hurricane Response (Katrina/Rita/Wilma).