St. Stephen's Community Outreach

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Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8

Baldwin Center - Pontiac, Michigan

The Baldwin Center’s mission is to feed, clothe, educate and empower the men, women and children of the Pontiac community. The Center has been serving our neighbors since 1981 and currently offers more than 25 support programs that meet basic needs, offer assistance in a crisis, provide education and enrichment opportunities for adults and children, and serve as a safety net.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to the Baldwin Center in 2011.
A committed group of parishoners prepare and serve lunch to the homeless and hungry once a month.
In December, as part of the Giving Tree Ministry, the Baldwin Center receives gifts of money, presents and food from our St. Stephen's family
Each May, happy gardeners purchase flats and potted flowers from the Baldwin Center flower sale.

South Oakland Shelter - Southfield, Michigan

SOS provides supportive programs and resources to homeless individuals and families in need. Through partnerships with over 60 partner congregations SOS provides temporary shelter for over 300 families and individuals each year. SOS provides career building, job readiness skills, self care and nutrition programs and much more.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to the South Oakland Shelter in 2011.
The St. Stephen's was the home for this traveling homeless shelter and our community housed 33 guests at the church at the end of September 2011.
Additional information on the St. Stephen's parish involvement with South Oakland Shelter

Building on Faith is a campaign to bring together Oakland County’s faith community to assert its belief in God by taking action to affirm the dignity and worth of the humanity that God loves. As an extension of Habitat for Humanity’s ministry, Building on Faith affirms and blesses humanity through the construction of homes and neighborhoods where at-risk families can grow and prosper as God intends.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $5000 donation to the Habitat for Humanity in 2011 and participated in the Circle of Faith for the 2011 Blitz Build in Pontiac, Michigan
Each December, three host homes (decorated in their Christmas glory) open their doors for the Christmas Walk. The 'walkers' share fellowship, hors d'oeuvres and dessert and the proceeds are applied to the yearly Circle of Faith donation.
Each June, St. Stephen's participates in the building work and hosts the luncheon for one day of the blitz build
Additional information on the St. Stephen's parish involvement with Habitat for Humanity

Bound Together - Pontiac, Michigan

Bound Together is a non-profit, after-school tutoring and enrichment program that has served the children of Oakland County, Michigan for over a decade. The program is designed to target "at risk" children including economically disadvantaged students in grades one through six. Bound Together has evolved into a top-quality tutoring program that serves the needs of the children three days a week.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to Bound Together in 2011.
In December, as part of the Giving Tree Ministry, Bound Together students receive gifts to wrap for their parents from our St. Stephen's family

Lighthouse of Oakland County, Inc. (LOC) has been providing services to low-income families in Oakland County since 1972. What began as an effort to provide food and clothing from the back door of a local church has grown into a family of agencies providing a full range of services designed to move people from crisis and instability to self-sufficiency and independence.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to Lifehouse in 2011.
On Sundays, St. Stephen's parishoners contribute canned and other non-perishable foods to the food basket. After being blessed at the Offeratory, this food is delivered to Lighthouse.
Each Thanksgiving, the St. Stephen's Sunday School decorates paper grocery bags which are then filled by members of the congregation and donated to Lighthouse.

Troy People Concerned is a service organization supporting Troy residents in times of need with assistance, information and referrals.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1100 donation to Troy People Concerned (TPC) in 2011.
In December, as part of the Giving Tree Ministry, TPC receives gifts of money, presents and food from our St. Stephen's family
Each fall, our Middle and High School Youth rake yards for the elderly of Troy as a service for Troy People Concerned.

Mariner's Inn - Detroit, Michigan

The mission of Mariners Inn is to provide 24-hour, residential, substance abuse treatment for adult, homeless men of Southeastern Michigan, in a professional, compassionate, therapeutic environment conducive to reducing their problems of drug and alcohol addiction, thereby promoting their return to health, independence and increased self-worth.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to Mariner's Inn in 2011.
Each year, the St. Stephen's family donates gently used men's coats for the residents at Mariner's Inn.
In 2011, St. Stephen's was awarded the Safe Harbor Award from Mariner's Inn

Gleaners Food Bank - Pontiac, Michigan

For more than 33 years, Gleaners Community Food Bank has been "nourishing communities by feeding hungry people.” Last year, Gleaners distributed 40 million pounds of emergency food to over 552 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. Of every dollar donated, Gleaners uses 95 cents for food and food programs. One dollar provides three meals for a hungry neighbor.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to the Gleaners Food Bank in 2011.

The Catholic Community Response Team was founded in 2004 by the Pontiac Area Vicariate to provide direct referral and support services to those with crisis needs. They also work to build a permanent bridge between two populations who live in close proximity, but whose life experiences are worlds apart: those in crisis with urgent, unmet needs (primarily in the Pontiac area), and volunteers wanting to live out their faith through the works of charity and justice.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to the Catholic Community Response Team (CCRT) in 2011.
CCRT is one of the St. Stephen's Giving Tree recipients and we donate items as needed such as bikes, hats, mittens and small stuffed animals

HAVEN - Pontiac, Michigan

The HAVEN's mission is to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through treatment and prevention services across Oakland County and surrounding communities.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to the HAVEN in 2011
Each year, guests at Advent by Candlelight donate a collection of infant clothing and supplies for HAVEN

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (LSSM) creates communities of service. LSSM walks with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions.
St. Stephen's Troy provided a $1000 donation to the LSSM in 2011.

The Troy-area Interfaith Group exists to invite all faith communities to gather, grow and give for the sake of promoting the common values of love, peace and justice among all religions locally and globally. The Group believes that peace among peoples and nations requires peace among the religions.
St. Stephen's Troy is a member and provided a $100 donation to the Troy Interfaith Group in 2010.