GRACE (Greene Alliance for Church and Community Efforts)

GRACE, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is the main benevolence arm through which the churches of Greene County help those in need. In addition to volunteer help, there are ongoing needs for furniture, appliances, basic everyday staples and funds.

Current Needs Include: 

Requests for furniture and household items are up.  Many needs have been met over the last couple of months, but we still have many more.  Here's a list of our current needs.

• Full size stand up freezer
• Small freezer chest
• Full size be and mattress set
• Twin size bed and mattress set (2sets)
• Seven dressers
• Two tires, size P18565R 14 85H (used with some tread left are fine)
• Play Pen
• Sofa
• Riding Mower
• Washer and Dryer
• Air Conditioner (can pay $50-$75)
• Two twin size metal bed frames
• Double baby stroller (for mother of twins starting to walk)
• Desk chair
• Coffee table

Work Projects Needed

• Someone to replace a blown head gasket on a 1991 Ford Explorer or someone to donate a motor for this vehicle. This lady has been without transportation for a while now. She takes care of her daughter with cancer and her children.
• Someone to replace 10 rusted screws in the underpinning of a mobile home (this has been required for the renewal of the family's lease).
• Someone to replace an elderly ladies counter top and leak under the sink. She can pay for the counter top but needs someone to pick it up and install it. She is looking for a 9'9.5" dark green counter top.

Ongoing Household Items Needed:

Brown Paper Bags - this is an ongoing need for the GRACE Organization! Please save them from the grocery store. Put them in the "GRACE" box at Frays Mill.               

• TOILET PAPER
• PAPER TOWELS
• TISSUES
• TOOTHPASTE
• SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER
• DEODORANT
• RAZORS
• BAR SOAP
• DISH DETERGENT
• LAUNDRY DETERGENT
• DIAPERS (ALL SIZES, PARTICULARLY 4'S AN 5'S)
• DIAPER WIPES
• FEMALE PRODUCTS
• CLEANING SUPPLIES

ALL needs are verified through our office and/or through local agencies.

Please support the local agencies, non-profits, civic groups and food pantries that are working to help families in Greene.

If your family or small group can help with any of these needs, please contact Mary Buckner (mary@springhillbaptist.org).  

Tuesday's Table -  July 13th

Spring Hill fed 250 people on March 9th through Tuesday's Table. This Greene County Ministry is a partnership of churches throughout the community. Every Tuesday a hot meal is served to those in need of food, companionship or fellowship at Stanardsville United Methodist Church. Spring Hill will again provide the meal July 13th. We will need volunteers to cook, serve and clean up.

Spring Hill will also provide the meal the second Tuesday of July, September and November. If your small group or ministry would like to take the lead on this meal, contact Mary Buckner.

Angel Food Ministries

This ministry is quickly growing in Greene County. This is a resource available to anyone that wishes to order food. They also accept donations to feed families in need. ($30 will feed of family of 4 for a week.) Volunteers are needed once a month to help with this fantastic minstry. See www.angelfoodministries.com for more information about this organization.

Hope Tutoring in Stanardsville

This tutoring program takes place Tuesday afternoons, 10/06/09 - 05/04/10. Meet at Grace Episcopal church on Main Street. Contact Mary Buckner

Habitat House

The Greene County chapter of Habitat for Humanity hosted a home dedication ceremony, September 19th. Spring Hill partnered with Habitat, local churches, businesses and volunteers to help bring the home to completion. Proceeds raised fom our 2nd Annual Tour de Greene bike ride were given to Habitat to help fund the house.

The Stitchers Club that meets at Spring Hill each Tuesday morning presented the new owners with a beautiful homemade quilt for their new home. The next family has been chosen and work has begun on funding the next Habitat House. If you would like to be a part of our third Tour de Greene this May to benefit Habitat, please contact Julie Jackson (julie@springhillbaptist.org).