ACCEPTING DONATIONS THRU CHRISTMAS EVE

Each year, Providence UMC gives 100% of the Christmas Eve offering to make a big impact by helping a deserving ministry reach an unrealized dream. This year, the Mission Council selected a local non-profit who is doing amazing things in the lives of refugee and immigrant children—Our Bridge for Kids.

The Bridge For Kids Dream: Community Garden, Outdoor Drama Center, and Chicken Coup

For years Sil Ganzo, Executive Director, had a dream to provide outdoor classrooms and spaces for their kids. But there was never enough room in the budget. Their dream is to build a community garden, an outdoor stage for cultural performances/drama club, and a chicken coup. The Aldersgate Retirement Community (a United Methodist supported ministry) has already enthusiastically shared their vast property so that Our Bridge Kids can have a permanent home there, and have also given the okay to enhance the green space. And, they already have the plans, the volunteers, and the curriculum to make them inclusive and relevant to the kids and the cultures represented. They just need the funds to make their dream come true.

Total Estimated Cost: $30,000

Donate online:

GO TO DONATION PAGE then click “make your online gift” then select “Christmas Eve Offering”

Mail a check:

Mail a check noting “Our Bridge for Kids” Providence UMC 4305 Monroe Rd. Charlotte, NC 28205