Justice and Peace Committee

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY

The mission of the Justice and Peace Committee is to provide help to members of our community who are in need These efforts are funded entirely by the donations we receive directly from you.

Please be generous when you are able by placing your offering in the green envelopes provided with the regular collection envelopes or by simply putting "Justice and Peace" on any any envelope or on the memo line of your check.

Thanks so much for you continued generosity!

Colorful hands with heart shapes raised, symbolizing unity and love.

GRACE ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION through august 2, 202

HELPING LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED

The Justice and Peace Committee will be collecting school supplies for GRACE again this year.

This program provides school supplies for school age children in Greene County Public Schools each year. In 2019, 200 children received supplies at the beginning of the school year and many others were helped throughout the year.

Please leave your donations in the container in the entryway of the church.

THE DEADLINE FOR DROP OFF OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND,

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

(a printable copy of this list is available on the Bulletin & Information page under Weekly Bulletin, Schedules and Helpful Information)

Backpacks (standard size)
Clorox wipes
Crayola Markers (box of 8)
Colored pencils (box of 12)
Composition notebooks
Dry erase markers (low odor)
Expo Markers (thin, black)
Erasers (pink pearl, not pencil top)
Folders (sturdy, 2 pockets
Folders (with prongs and pockets)
Glue sticks
Hand sanitizer (pump)
Headphones (corded only)
Highlighters (assorted colors)
Notebook paper (wide rule)
Paper towels
Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga
Pencil sharpener (with cover)
Pencil box or pouch
Post-it notes
Scissors (child)
Tissues
Ziploc bags (quart and gallon size)

Helping Our Neighbors

Greene Care Clinic

The Greene Care Clinic's mission is to provide healthcare to residents of Greene County who are uninsured and whose income is below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Services are available Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 am until noon. They also sponsor a Medical Supply Closet where all types of items can be borrowed free of charge. For more information, go to https://www.greenecareclinic.org

GRACE

Greene Care Clinic

Greene Alliance of Church/Community Efforts, Inc. (GRACE) is an alliance of faith-based people doing needs-based ministry. The purpose of GRACE is to assist Greene County residents in need, incorporating the hope of Christ and the principles of a responsible lifestyle. GRACE depends on a network of volunteers and donations from churches, civic groups, bus and individuals to help meet these needs. For more information, check out their website: https://www.greenealliance.org .

Feeding Greene

Feeding Greene, Inc. is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing food to those in need in our community. Located at 81 Main St., Stanardsville, the

food pantry is open every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon and on Wednesdays from 4 - 6 PM.

Donations can be mailed to PO Box 13, Stanardsville, VA 22973. For more information, check out their webpage: https://www.feedinggreeneinc.org .