Each year, the WPLC community embraces the Lenten discipline of giving our financial gifts to build up the body of Christ. As we journey through our Lenten series Seeking, we are invited to seek justice for our neighbors nearby and around the world.
ministry partners
At WPLC, we are seeking justice in our community by supporting the Behavioral Health Services Program at LSSI (Lutheran Social Services of Illinois) and Katie’s Closet at LSTC (Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago).
Lssi behavioral health program
LSSI is a leader of providing mental health services to people across Illinois. Their Behavioral Health Program provides care coordination, case management services, community support teams, and counseling and therapy services to those struggling with mental illness and substance use, including veterans, those who are unhoused, and people who are uninsured. The mental health group homes help those in Chicago with long-term mental illness take strides toward living independently. LSSI’s crisis services provide immediate support to individuals during a crisis, as well as stabilization support after a crisis. Learn more about the important work they do here.
- A $5 donation provides a sack lunch for an unhoused neighbor
- A $10 donation provides personal care items for someone beginning substance use treatment
- A $30 donation provides school supplies for a child receiving counseling at school
- A $50 donation covers medication costs for someone who has lost Medicaid services
- A $100 donation provides one week of groceries for someone who has lost SNAP services
- A $150 donation provides one night of emergency housing for unhoused neighbors
- A $250 donation provides household supplies for clients rebuild their lives in a new home
- A $500 donation covers utility and rent costs to ensure clients’ stability
lstc katie’s closet
Katie’s Closet is a student-created and student-led campus initiative addressing hunger among seminary students at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Katie’s Closet provides food and toiletries to students experiencing financial hardship and especially supports LSTC’s international student community.
- Any donation amount will allow Katie’s Closet to purchase food and basic toiletries for students who might not otherwise have access.
Goal Levels
While the above ministry partners are our featured partners, every gift given to any of the service funds during Lent will count toward our goal. This year, our goal levels are centered around the theme “Tailgate Sunday.”
- $1000 = After-church celebrate with tailgate food
- $3000 = + Tailgate Games
- $5000 = + Wear your favorite team’s gear to church!
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