HELP!
Here are ministries that need your help, or ministries that can help you with your needs. Each description is followed by a hyperlink or an email contact address. If we lack those, contact us at bridmin@aol.com and we will get you the needed information. Also contact us if you would like us to list your ministry or need here.
LOCAL
The Rockford Rescue Mission has reached out for years to our community's lost, last and least. www.rockfordrescuemission.org
Carpenter's Place works in many ways with the area's homeless people. www.carpentersplace.org
The Salvation Army has a wide variety of ministries throughout the community. www.rockfordtemple.org
Zion Lutheran Church is very active in their ministry to the heart of the city. www.zionrockford.com
Love In the Name of Christ matches people with real needs to partner congregations. www.loveincrockford.com
Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries coordinates ministry for the local ELCA churches www.nisynod.org/ministries/ralm.htm
Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes for those who need them. www.rockfordhabitat.org
Rockford Area Pregnance Care Center offers counseling and support to pregnant women. www.rapcc.com
Kids Around the World builds playgrounds and offers childrens ministry training in areas of great need around the world. www.kidsaroundtheworld.com
Lydia Homes offers a school for students who are not making it in traditional settings, along with other services. www.rockford.lydiahome.org
Rockford Urban Ministries works to address peace and justice issues in the area www.gbgm-umc.org/urbanmin/
Zion Develpment is a community leader in Christian community development.www.ziondevelpment.com
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
International Justice Mission www.ijm.org
Christian Emergency Network www.centoday.com
Christian Community Development Association www.ccda.org
World Vision www.worldvision.org