LOCAL MISSION PARTNERS 

It’s easy to find an opportunity to help feed the homeless on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, but what about the other 363 days of the year? 363 Days Ministry was established with those days in mind. One Sunday a month we make 500 sandwiches during the Fellowship time. These sandwiches are sent to a 363 Days distribution center to be handed out to those living in shelters 
                                                   or outdoors.   www.363days.org

      ZOOM House provides transitional housing to low-income and    homeless families. Each family is provided a furnished apartment, as well as intensive, personalized mentoring to promote self-sufficiency.

Oak Knoll assists ZOOM House by providing furniture when families move into their apartment. Watch the newsletter for opportunities to donate used furniture. Additionally, Oak Knoll helps with events for the residents. This past year we have organized a fall trip to an apple orchard, sponsored Christmas gifts for several families, and helped move families during ZOOM House’s recent apartment renovation. 
www.thezoomhouse.org

 ICA (Intercongregation Communities Association) is the local foodshelf that serves families in need in Minnetonka, Hopkins, Excelsior, Deephaven, Shorewood, Greenwood and Woodland. Services include food, financial assistance for shelter, utilities payments and more

Bring your food or cash donations to the cart in Oak Knoll’s narthex. Or volunteer your time (2-4 hour shifts) in ICA’s distribution center where you can accept, sort or distribute food orwork in their office.  www.ICAfoodshelf.org