CLC Social Ministry and Mission
April 2025
Each month the Social Ministry highlights a special giving opportunity. April’s emphasis
is providing monetary and voluntary support for CoAction
https://coaction.care (headquartered 5240 Fountain Drive, Crown
Point) and a Housing Office in Porter County (at 2001 Calumet Ave., Valpo).
· In July, 2023, NWICA joined forces with Housing Opportunities, merging to now become CoAction. The merger expanded services to address all the financial and housing stability needs that clients face, offering them a more streamlined experience to overcome the barriers they are experiencing. The combined organization has created opportunities to serve Northwest Indiana more efficiently, directing more of our resources to serving our neighbors in
need.
· The CoAction Housing office in Valpo has a resource center for
vulnerable folks to shower, wash clothes, use pantry etc. Food Pantry donations are welcomed. CoAction is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser on the evening of Friday, May 30, 6-10pm – get tickets at https://coaction.care/trivia-night-porter-county
· Help achieve our goal of $2500
in April (over and above giving combined with CLC’s budgeted amount of $1200). Use your weekly worship giving envelope mailed with check to CLC and indicate “CoAction” or contribute through SubSplash on the CLC website https://clcvalpo.org via the “Give” button
and choose Monthly Social Ministry Emphasis. Thank you to members for supporting social ministry emphases.
Additional Opportunities:
Northwest Indiana Lutheran Food and Supply Pantries Donations.
Men’s Shelter and Resale Shop https://newcreationresaleshop.com at 2102 Calumet Ave, 219-548-3548.
You can help feed our neighbors experiencing homelessness: New Creations Men’s Center (now in partnership with the new Daybreak Respite House) continues to be a daytime base for both single men and women working at the Resale Shop, providing daily meals and a space to be during the day. You can help feed their guests at their daytime Center: lunch supplies can be dropped off at the resale shop counter during open hours (usually 10-5). Needed items include lunch meat, fruit,
individual juice, snack cakes, and chips. Call 219-548-3548 for more information. There is a basket inside door #3 for food donations.
CoAction Housing Office https://coaction.care 2001 Calumet Ave., 219-548-2800. Help stock pantry with essentials? Clothing Items (all sizes children through adult unless otherwise specified): Gloves, Boots, Underwear, Men’s XL Disposable Undergarments.
Grocery: Frozen Dinners, Microwaveable Food, Veggies, Meat, Dairy Products. Gear: Sleeping Bags, Tents, Rain Ponchos. Personal Care: Tide Pods, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Dish Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner. You can drop off donations in the lobby at 2001 Calumet Ave., Valpo on Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. If you purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist, they will be delivered to our housing office.
Immanuel Food Pantry https://immanuelvalpo.org/food-pantry 1700 Monticello – drive up drop off items. Donations can be dropped off at Immanuel, best done Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3 pm, at entrance between church and school.
Hilltop Food Pantry https://hilltophouse.org/Food-Pantry 606 Union St., Valpo.
