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At River Oaks we are all about showing compassion to our neighbors. We believe in showing compassion and serving them
HUGS Christmas Drive
The HUGS Project is collecting items for U.S. troops serving overseas and away from their loved ones this holiday season. Your donations and prayers will make their Christmas so special. Please place donations in the "HUGS" basket in the Lobby throughout December. Items needed: tuna packets, jerky, Slim Jims, bagged ground coffee, peanut butter, microwaveable meals, Wet Wipes, hand warmers, stick deodorant, feminine hygiene products, batteries, and 3-8 oz. shampoo and body wash.
8th Annual Pack-a-Thon
Saturday, January 23 from 8:45am-12:00pm
Join us for River Oaks' 8th annual Pack-A-Thon for Children's Lifeline in Haiti. We will pack over 32,000 meals! Sign up with your family, friends, neighbors, or small group!
Local Compassion
Empowering struggling students to become contributing members of their communities through academics, job training, and faith-based character education.
Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network is devoted to providing resources and temporary shelter for the homeless in crisis by partnering with congregations and the community.
The HUGS Project of Elkhart is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to sending cooling neckties and care packages to troops in the Middle East. We are comprised of approximately 75 volunteers who give their time and talents to make HUGS and prepare care packages. We pack and ship approximately 50 care packages monthly. Each customized package contains items specifically needed and requested by our troops in remote areas where base stores are non-existent or under-supplied.
RETA is a faith-based, pregnancy clinic and family resource center located in downtown Elkhart, Indiana. Established in 1985, they provide free, confidential help by appointment, Monday through Friday.
They provide services and help for those facing an unplanned pregnancy; for new parents or new grandparents, for men who want to make a better life or learn to be good dads, and women who want to become good moms.
SPA (Spiritual & Personal Adjustments) Women's Ministry Homes is a Christ-centered, residential treatment program that empowers women to address the root causes of life-controlling issues and addictions in order to live productive lives of recovery.
Providing services to meet the essential needs of anyone with limited income.
Serving Saturdays
We see Jesus change our community when we serve our neighbors with compassion! That's why our whole campus is serving Elkhart County together on one day. We'll send out groups of people to partner with our supported local agencies for the morning. Wear your "Jesus Changes Lives" T-shirt if you have one and pick where you'd like to help. More details coming soon!
Multi-Campus Serving Opportunities
Not sure who you're looking for or have general question. We'll connect you!
Call 574-875-1152, stop in and see us at 58020 County Road 115, Goshen, IN 46528, or click the button below to email us.
Faith Mission
Once a month from 4:45-6:45pm
Our Faith Mission teams could use you and/or your small groups' help serving dinner to walk-ins and residents. This is a great opportunity for families with children over 10 years of age to serve together.
Fixers, Builders, & Instructors
(Wednesday, January 13 from 6:30-8:00pm)
FBI is a group of men and women dedicated to showing compassion to their neighbors through manual labor and service projects. They meet the second Wednesday of each month at the Goshen Campus to discuss upcoming projects. Feel free to join a meeting and find how you can serve. Contact us for more details below.
River Oaks Garden
Love working with your hands or digging in the dirt? We have a unique opportunity for you to show compassion. Our River Oaks Garden, located at the Goshen Campus, helps provide tons of fresh food for Church Community Services' Food Pantry every year. This group meets Mondays throughout the summer to weed and harvest.
Jail Ministry
The Jail Ministry shares the Gospel in the context of relationship with the inmates of Elkhart County Jail through over 100 different programs, Bible studies, and church services.
Missional Communities
Elkhart Campus
Come alongside Church Community Services as they help Elkhart residents find food and resources in emergency situations as well as providing job and life skills training.
Come alongside Elkhart Parks & Rec by volunteering at monthly events like the Frosty 5K Run and Gus Macker Basketball Tournament; participate in annual Trunk-or-Treat, Winterfest, and more; join in park cleanups days; and volunteer at summer neighborhood picnics.
Come alongside the residents and staff of Golden Living by building relationships during the week; hosting weekly activities; reading, talking, or writing notes with residents; and/or hosting themed special event nights throughout the year.
Come alongside students and staff by building relationships with students as role models and mentors; helping students with homework, playing games, and reading together; assisting staff with after school activities and events throughout the year; hosting themed events; improving the building and playground; and hosting breakfast for the staff twice a month.