Local Community
Here at Christ the Rock our Core Calling is to reach and restore the hurting to wholeness in Christ; not just inside our church walls, but outside as well.
Christ The Rock's 4,000-plus members and visitors come from each of the 18 unique communities that make up our Fox Valley--sometimes called the "Fox Cities." Within those cities are neighborhoods and homes where we believe God has you living for a purpose: To make Him known. Because Church isn't just about coming to a building; it's about being the church where you live.
Want to help?There are many opportunities around the Fox Valley where you can make a difference by meeting people's practical and spiritual needs with the love and compassion of Jesus. Where has He called you?
Need Help? If you or someone you know is in need of food, clothing or other basic needs, we hope this a resource for you to find such services provided in an atmosphere that also helps satisfy your spiritual needs.
Opportunities
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Wisconsin Interfaith Needs Response, Inc.
Location: 808 North Main Street, Oshkosh | Phone: 920.236.0131 | Mission: to provide donated vehicles to income eligible families who need reliable personal transportation to gain, retain or improve their employment status.
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Clothing
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Community Clothes Closet
Location: 1465-B Opportunity Way, Menasha | Phone: 920.731.7834 | Mission: The CCC gives away clothing free of charge to those in need.
Fair Market Thrift Store
Location: 2130 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton | Phone: 920.882.6688 | Mission: raise funds for Christian education by selling tax-deductible donations received from generous people throughout the community.
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Emergency Shelter
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Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley
Volunteers are invited to the Fox Valley Emergency Shelter from 7:00-9:30am on the first Saturday of every month to prepare and serve breakfast to residents there. To sign up for a morning this summer, contact Madeline Prahl at (920)809-1853.
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Food
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Double Portion Soup Kitchen
Location: St. Thomas Church, 226 Washington Street, Menasha | Mission: to feed those who are hungry, physically and spiritually, and to maintain the dignity of everyone who comes to Double Portion. They serve a free meal every Monday, Wednesday (except the third Wednesday of the month), and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and holidays that fall on a serving day.
Leaven
Location: 1475 Opportunity Way, Menasha | Phone: 920.738.9635 | Mission: to work through volunteers to assist people in crisis who have basic needs that cannot be met elsewhere. LEAVEN provided emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, transportation and other basic human needs to over 6,000 households in 2007.
St. Joseph's Food Program
Location: Midway Outreach Community at 1465A Opportunity Way, Menasha | Phone: 920.734.9461 | Mission: a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-sectarian organization that has operated since 1982. They distribute 30 tons of fresh food and non-perishable items per week to hundreds of men, women and children - the elderly, working poor and temporarily unemployed.
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General/Misc. Support
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Salvation Army
Location: 130 E. North St., Appleton | Phone: 920.734.3324 | Mission: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.
Shepherd's Care Community Outreach
Location: 1631 Royalton Street, Waupaca | Phone: 920.558.4742 | Mission: to visit with guests in residential care facilities, help lead Christian church services or bible studies with guests, offer encouragement to families.
Outagamie County Health and Human Services
Mission: to promote healthy, independent individuals by: protecting the community and vulnerable individuals; fostering self-sufficiency; providing education, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and rehabilitative services; and managing public funds efficiently and effectively.
Reclamation Resource Center
Location: PO Box 1062, Oshkosh | Phone: 920.303.1041 | Mission: to extend God's love and grace by proclaiming to all who will listen that freedom from same-sex-attractions and other forms of relational brokenness is available through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Housing
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Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley
Location: 400 North Division Street, Appleton | Phone: 920.734.9192 | Mission: provide temporary shelter to homeless individuals and families in a safe environment, while providing guidance to those both homeless and at-risk that promotes independence.
Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities
Location: 611 N. Morrison St., Appleton | Phone: 920.731.6644 | Mission: to be the low cost provider of quality affordable housing to low income families living in the Fox Cities. To provide families, adults and children, the opportunity to realize their potential and make a lasting contribution to society through effective transitional housing and supportive services.
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Mothers and Expecting Mothers
Victims of Domestic Violence
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Harbor House
Location: 720 W 5th St, Appleton | Phone: 920.832.1667 | Mission: to lead a community-wide partnership in the awareness and prevention of domestic violence and abuse and to offer safety and support to diverse families and individuals in crisis.
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Youth Support
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Life Promotions
Location: 4 N. Systems Drive, Suite C, Appleton | Phone: 920.738.5588 | Mission: to convince youth that they have value and can choose to live life to the fullest. Life! Promotions strives to accomplish this goal through relevant, real and relational programs in schools, at conferences and festivals, during community outreaches, through trips and resources, and on the internet.
Best Friends of Neenah Menasha
Location: 181 E. North Water Street. Suite 225, Neenah | Phone: 920.729.5600 | Mission: help young people thrive through the power of mentoring friendships and supportive family networks.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Location: 117 S Locust St., Appleton | Phone: 920.739.3542 | Mission: to assist youth in becoming competent, confident and caring individuals, through relationships with caring mentors.
Outagamie County Mentoring Program
Mission: to serve youth, 6-17 years of age, who are either involved in the Child Welfare System or Juvenile Justice System through Outagamie County by matching them with a volunteer mentor, spending a few hours a week with the youth, as a role model.
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