YOUR GIVING DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
First Church tithes or gives 10% of every dollar that is donated through the weekly offering. That money is given to outreach efforts both locally and globally.
NEW HEIGHTS CCDA
New Heights CCDA is a non-profit under the umbrella of First Church.
New Heights CCDA helps to equip our under-resourced neighbors in Benton Heights and the surrounding Berrien County, MI area through community engagement, resources and tools needed to move from scarcity, to stability, to success, while empowering each with the love of Jesus.
NEW HEIGHTS AUTO SERVICES
New Heights Auto Services is a full-service auto repair business servicing the general public. 100% of the profits fund New Heights Auto Ministry. The auto ministry helps financially strained individuals and families get back on the road by overcoming transportation challenges with vehicle repairs, maintenance, and when available, vehicle donations.<br>
COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK
The Community Food Network is so much more than food. It’s a food cooperative and connection point for financially insecure households often isolated from both good nutrition and revitalizing relationships. Members can access healthy food and choice-based selections, while participating in a thriving community with an intentional focus on the body, mind and spirit. Volunteers and members pitch in together: unload trucks, help sort food, and provide the best experience for one another, creating a vibrant community centered on service, compassion, and making a tangible difference in each others’ lives.
NEW HEIGHTS LAUNDRY HUB
New Heights Laundry Hub provides state-of-the-art laundry facilities in the neighborhood of Benton Heights, along with 800 square feet of “flex” space for partner agencies that offer wrap-around social services. While patrons wait for their laundry, they are often able to connect with community resources such as financial education, health screenings, literacy, spiritual encouragement, bicycle repair and job readiness training.
Call 269-932-4653 for more information.
MOSAIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
The Mission of Mosaic CCDA is to create opportunities for steps to greatness as we prepare people for further education, life and work while sharing Christ's love.
Mosaic believes that a relationship with God is key to shaping and sustaining both their vision and their work. A life committed to Christian Community Development principles and work is often difficult and has been described by many as "working in the trenches". Prayer, spiritual sustenance, and community are critical.
LIFEPLAN
Life Plan provides caring, confidential support to people facing pregnancy and family related issues. Life Plan's services are offered without any discrimination, and often extend to the family or significant others related to the woman.
Many of our clients come for a confidential pregnancy test, but also receive maternity and baby clothing or other supplies.
Life Plan, strives to graciously provide an opportunity for each client to hear the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is our ongoing support from our partners, sponsors and volunteers that allows LifePlan to continue serving those in need in our community.
CAROL'S HOPE
Carol’s Hope is a 24-hour crisis intervention facility serving Berrien County, that provides a supervised, supportive setting for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
As an alternative to emergency room care, the center provides clients a welcoming environment where individuals can develop a recovery plan and connect to services.
MAP
The mission of the MAP is to educate and bring awareness to the community about human trafficking and to further develop a plan for a victim-centered approach using a multidisciplinary team.
MAP is a collaboration of law enforcement, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations and concerned citizens.