COMMUNITY | CORONADO GIVES BACK
THROOP BY DAV I D
It’s that special time of year again. The holidays cast a special effect on us, we resolve ourselves in the actions of our better angels. It’s a time for making memories with friends, and loved ones, to share in the moment and to celebrate the season. It’s a period for reflection of all that is important and all that we cherish. But for some, the holidays are a reminder of what they lack, of what they don’t have or what may have been lost. For them, the holidays can be difficult and stressful. That’s where the generosity of others can make a huge impact. In the spirit of the holidays, here’s our list of organizations working to make a difference for families in need.
Holiday Outreach at Christ Church Outreach is fundamental to those who worship at Christ Church and is a core philosophy for the congregation to give back to those in need. The holiday season brings the annual “Bridging Love and Service” program and is more than just a catch-phrase at Christ Church. With participation from parish and day school families and partnering with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in City Heights, Uptown Faith located at St. Luke’s in North Park, and other agencies, the donations range from food to money. The donations are used to assemble 150 bags of Thanksgiving fixings and a turkey grocery gift card. Another program that Christ Church develops during the start of Advent season is the beginning of the annual Advent Angel program. The program strives to collect nearly 100 gifts of toys and books collected for children who are served by the Episcopal Community Services South Bay Head Start program. This Head Start program provides educational opportunities for children ages 3-5 years and resources for their families to help in early childhood development. Christ Episcopal Church 1114 Ninth Street | Coronado, CA 92118 | (619) 435-4561 | christchurchcoronado.org
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