WHAT WE DO
Our mission is to mobilize the Church to transform lives and our communities In the Name of Christ.
HOW?
We connect people in need with local churches and service agencies who can help them.
MINISTRIES
Clearinghouse
Through the Clearinghouse, Love INC:
- Receives requests for help
- Screens the requests for extent of need and legitimacy
- Refers the requests to a local church ministry or community agency
Love INC is the body of Christ working together to empower and transform lives!
RECEIVE SERVICES
- Call the Love INC Clearinghouse at (503) 537-3999 to schedule a one hour intake appointment
- Speak with a volunteer to discuss your situation, assets and needs
- Receive vouchers and referrals for necessary services
Gap Ministries
Love INC strives to fill gaps in services and resources in the community by helping local churches develop ministries that meet tangible needs in our area without duplication.
SOME OF THESE MINISTRIES INCLUDE
- Bus Passes
- Three Clothes Closets
- Community dinners four nights each week
- Diapers
- H.U.G.S. – Hats, Umbrellas, Gloves, Scarves
- Kitchen Set-up
- Linen Closet
- Non-Food Pantry
- Over the Counter Meds
- Shear Joy Haircuts
- Wood Ministry
Relational Ministry
The Love INC Relational Ministry program is a place where participants attend a 45 minute class on money management or life skills, then spend 45 minutes in one-on-one or group discussion/mentoring.
The classes offered usually range from Money Management (required), Nutrition, Building Healthy Relationships and Job Skills.
These classes happen every Thursday night between 6:30PM and 8:00PM at Newberg Christian Church.
BENEFITS
- Shoulders to lean on for spiritual support and encouragement
- Gain valuable knowledge in many topics
- Build relationships with members of your community
- Childcare provided
Newberg Community Shelter
The mission of the Newberg Community Shelter is to provide women with a safe home and opportunities to achieve stability.
Studies show that lasting life transformation happens when people engage in new relationships that model health and mutual respect. The consistent presence of a varied pool of Christ followers in the lives of the women we serve is powerful when combined with the positive case management Love INC staff provides.
The Newberg Community Shelter provides opportunities for Christians to put feet to their faith and use their God-given gifts, talents and resources to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
STAY IN THE SHELTER
If you or someone you know could benefit from joining our community of shelter guests, please call (503) 537-3999 to find out if there is an opening.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer hosts spend the night in the house to provide overnight presence. They enjoy a meal with the women, stimulate conversation and friendship during the evening and then retire around 10PM to sleep in their own private room.
Hosts usually leave at 8AM, but that is very flexible. Training is provided to volunteer hosts and support is always a phone call away.
WHAT THE NEWBERG COMMUNITY IS FACING
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
“Because every one of us is suffering from brokenness in our foundational relationships, all of us need ‘poverty alleviation,’ just in different ways. Our perspective should be less about how we are going to fix the materially poor and more about how we can walk together, asking God to fix both of us.”
WHEN HELPING HURTS BY STEVE CORBETT AND BRIAN FIKKERT
Every dollar given is multiplied to serve the Newberg area. In 2015 we produced over $1 million worth of services!
HOURS & LOCATION
MONDAY – THURSDAY
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
120 S. ELLIOTT RD, NEWBERG
(503) 537-3999