Sunday, December 1st 9:30 am to 12:30 pm King Hall
The ministries below represent ways to spread God’s love to those in need and make a real difference in the lives of people in our community and in the world beyond.
Gifts may be made directly to the represented ministry or you can give your gifts in the name of a family member or friend. Gift cards are available.
THE STEPS
1. SCROLL
Look through the organizations below and see where your gifts can do the most good.
2. CLICK
Click the ‘Donate/Pay‘ button on the left of this page and under “Additional notes about this payment,” you can indicate which group you are donating towards. Then, fill out the rest of the form.
3. PRINT
This file with optional gift tags that you can provide to your giftee.
TO GIVE TO MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS
Either fill out the giving form multiple times, OR write the names of the other organizations you would like to give to in the ‘additional notes’ field and be clear about how much is supposed to go to each group.
Common Ground is a collaborative of three churches- Foothills, Shepherd of the Valley, and Santa Sophia, working in support of elementary schools in the Spring Valley community for more than 20 years. We provide a wide variety of services including Christmas gifts, food boxes, clothing and hygiene supplies, books for home libraries, bikes, and school supplies. We also help with emergency needs as they arise. Your contributions support our mission and make a real difference in the lives of the students and families in our community.
Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit agency serving the community since 1960, committed to assisting elderly and disabled persons to live independently in their own homes. Foothills provides volunteers for two routes to deliver an average of 70 meals weekly, Monday through Saturday. Volunteers not only provide nutritious meals but also much needed social interaction and wellness checks for our clients. Your gift ensures wholesome meals will continue to be provided to those in need.
The Spencer Topham Foundation was created to encourage and promote youth and youth programs that seek to create safer, more harmonious communities full of informed and compassionate people. The foundation’s namesake was a youth leader and camp counselor who lived to serve others and always sought a way to better interpersonal relationships, the local community and the planet. The foundation in his name provides camperships to local high schoolers, so they can attend Camp Cedar Glen, and it also provides college scholarships to local United Methodist Youth, who have shown an interest in positive social change.
EarthCare Ministry is a group ministry dedicated to educate and inform the community on environmental issues. We engage in promoting active and healthy involvement in our community, families and church. Your donations will allow us to establish more community gardens and be able to educate our community on how we can all make a difference if we work together to address climate change. We are dedicated to serving our community and providing opportunities to learn more about sustainability and the benefits of caring for God’s gifts.
Foothills United Women In Faith “Turning faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.” is the vision of the United Methodist Women organization. Foothills’ UWF raises funds for local missions including The Good Shepherd Ministry Center, Good Neighbor Centers, and Calexico Neighborhood House; and supports worldwide mission projects in more than 100 countries.
Prayer Quilt Ministry provides comfort in the tangible form of a quilt tied with knots to represent prayers lifted for the recipient. Quilt requests from Foothills UMC members are available to anyone.
Volunteers in Medicine San Diego is a free clinic established in 2003 to care for the uninsured. We are located in a modular building on the premises of Chapel of the Valley UMC, at 1457 East Madison, El Cajon. Donations are critical to our mission: Ensuring that residents of San Diego County can access healthcare services and support. We are able to provide medical visits and treatments, diagnostic tests and imaging with donor support.Currently we have close to 100 volunteers, ranging from medical providers and registered nurses to support staff.
Calexico Neighborhood House is a product of the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Women. Calexico Neighborhood House provides a comprehensive array of direct services in the areas of childcare for working parents, case management, parent education, shelter for homeless women and children, emergency food and utility assistance, micro business support, and provides meals to children under the age of 18 throughout the year.
Heifer International is sponsored by Kids Connect. Purchase a gift of a farm animal to give in the name of a loved one and help children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help them become self-reliant.
Guatemala Mission Project supports mission teams traveling to Guatemala. These teams focus on the construction and installation of fuel efficient stoves in individual homes. These stoves provide a much safer environment for the families.
The Good Shepherd Ministry Center serves more than 320 families experiencing food insecurity by providing a selection of fresh produce, milk, eggs, and non-perishable food items. Partnerships with area churches, Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food Bank, and local grocery stores, supplement the generosity of the Foothills UMC congregation.
Little Lambs Diaper Program – The need for diapers goes hand in hand with food insecurity. Parents or grandparents receive free diapers on Saturday mornings through the Little Lambs Diaper Program.
Good Shepherd Gentle Yoga Classes – Complimentary yoga classes with a certified instructor are for everyone regardless of ability. Guests of GSMC can enjoy the benefits of gentle stretching and mindfulness in the peace-filled sanctuary.
Good Shepherd’s Community Learning Garden – GSMC neighbors are growing their own produce in the learning garden. Time in the garden promotes healthful eating as well as fellowship with other gardeners.
Shepherd’s Closet – The clothing ministry at GSMC opens its doors on the first and third Saturdays of the month to provide a boutique experience for those in need of clothing at no cost. Donations of lightly used and new clothing are always welcome. Your monetary donations go a long way in keeping vital, basic clothing items in stock.
Just for Ewe Adult Diaper Program – Adult diapers are provided to older Ewes (and Rams) with incontinence who need extra protection.
Shepherd’s Hennery – Chickens are laying eggs on the GSMC campus! These eggs are offered to members of Foothills UMC for a small donation, and those funds are used to purchase eggs from a local ranch for distribution it the food pantry.
Fig Tree Soil Amendment Program – The Fig Tree Soil Amendment Program completes the circle of environmental care by composting rotting produce from the food pantry with manure from the hennery to create a rich soil amendment to be returned to the ground to grow more good food.
Bethlehem Food Pantry welcomes more than 250 families every Saturday morning for those experiencing food insecurity by providing a selection of fresh produce, milk, eggs, and non-perishable food items in the market style setting. To meet the growing need, we have formed partnerships with other area churches, Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food Bank, and local grocery stores, to supplement the generosity of the Foothills UMC congregation.