The heartbeat of the Local Justice and Compassion ministry is to bring wholeness, purpose, and peace to the needy, marginalized, and forgotten in our community. We seek to integrate the giving lifestyle of Jesus into the very DNA of who we are individually and collectively.

“...act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

Here are the organizations and projects we are currently linked with: 

Pregnancy Resource Center

Pregnancy Resource Center is a local non-profit organization assisting women through crisis, unwanted or untimely pregnancy and the beginning stages of parenting. www.santacruzprc.org/

PRC Benefit Concert on Thurs June 3rd featuring Tyrone Wells and the Taxi Project

One way we’re supporting PRC is by hosting a benefit concert here in the VFC Sanctuary on Thurs June 3 at 7pm. Tickets are $15. Volunteer opportunities include Wed. June 2- help set up from 5-8 PM, serving with will call (check names at the door), being a parking attendant, help tear down and reset after the concert.

Also please tell all your friends about the concert by inviting them on Facebook!

Contact Ben Fox (bigbfox@yahoo.com) for details and to sign up to help

PRC Call List for clients in need

A great opportunity for VFC families, singles or community groups to come alongside a PRC client to be available to help with a meal, small repairs, or light cleaning when PRC calls us with a client in need. We will match you up with a client for a short term need.  Contact Kathy Bishop (jkbishop78@sbcglobal.net) for details.

Beach Flats Community Center

The Beach Flats is one of the poorest areas in Santa Cruz. VFC is partnering with the Beach Flats Community Center to provide support and encouragement to the residents. www.beachflatscommunitycenter.org

PAINTING PROJECT for Beachflats Community on Fri June 11 &/or Sat June 12

The upcoming painting project is a great way to continue building relationships with the community residents as we come alongside and serve with them. You can help with prep work, painting, providing food for the work crews, donating supplies or money to purchase supplies.

Specific options for serving

• Friday June 11 from 5-9pm: Prep the rooms for painting
• Saturday June 12 from 9pm - 1pm: Painting
• Saturday June 12 from 1-5pm: Painting
• Donate supplies like drop cloths, paint brushes, painters tape, rollers, etc.
• Bring snacks and/or water for the work crews

Contact Kathy Bishop (jkbishop78@sbcglobal.net) or Polly Schulze (pschulze@scu.edu) to sign up or for more info

Trade As One

Trade as One (TAO) is a response to poverty, bondage and
abuse and uses the power of consumer dollars, not donations, to bring
jobs and holistic care to some of the most vulnerable people in the
world. www.tradeasone.com

Support Fair Trade practices by purchasing from our Trade as One Trading Post

Make fair trade purchases on a regular basis through the TAO Trading Post located in the Abbey. Keep checking back to see what's new
on the shelves!

 
Contact Kathy
Bishop, (jkbishop78@sbcglobal.net) or Sara
Payne (payne5027@sbcglobal.net)  for more details