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Heifer
International
Heifer International
believes in giving families
a source of food rather than
short-term relief. Since
1944 when Heifer first
shipped cows to impoverished
families, they have known
that livestock offer one of
the best resources for
ending the cycle of chronic
hunger and poverty that
plagues two-thirds of the
planet. Over the last five
decades, Heifer has helped 4
million small-scale farm
families on five continents.
Ending hunger and poverty
and caring for the earth is
a job that requires all of
us to get involved. Heifer
invites you to join one of
their hands-on activities.
There are many volunteer
opportunities as well as a
need for monetary donations.
BPUMC has sent money to
Heifer through our “change
for children” offerings.
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Habitat
for
Humanity
Habitat
for Humanity International is a
nonprofit, nondenominational
Christian housing organization.
They welcome all people to join
us as we build simple, decent,
affordable houses in partnership
with those in need of adequate
shelter. Since 1976, Habitat has
built more than 150,000 houses
in more than 89 countries,
including some 50,000 houses
across the United States.
Local Habitat affiliates
coordinate house building and
select partner families.
Homeowner families are chosen
according to their need; their
ability to repay the no-profit,
no-interest mortgage; and their
willingness to work in
partnership with Habitat.
Habitat houses are purchased by
the homeowner families. Three
factors make Habitat houses
affordable to low income people
worldwide:
1.Houses are sold at no profit,
with no interest charged on the
mortgage.
2.Homeowners and volunteers
build the houses under trained
supervision.
3.Individuals, corporations,
faith groups and others provide
financial support.
Volunteers are always needed to
help with a variety of projects
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Friday
Night Feed
Every
Friday night, Christian Biker Tabernacle, along many other people and
organizations bring clothing, food, and love to the people downtown on the
streets of Tacoma. The location is under the I-705 bridge on Puyallup Ave &
"A" Street.
BPUMC has chosen to participate each month on the second Friday. We gather
at the church at 6:30 p.m. to put together care packs to give away and then
car pool to the “feed”. Hope you’ll join us — all ages are welcome.
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My
Sister’s Pantry
is a
faith-based,
inner-city
ministry that
welcomes and
serves all who
come to their
door. My
Sister’s Pantry
includes a food
pantry that
provides
groceries and a
kitchen that
supplies hot
meals.
