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St. Luke's on the Lake supports many outreach ministries financially and with volunteers. Some of the ministries we support are listed below. |
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| Hill Country Community Ministries: Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM) is a non-profit coalition of churches, assisted by civic organizations and businesses. Since 1983, HCCM has provided emergency food and assistance to those who wrestle with loss of job, poverty, aging, disability, and family disruption. Funding for HCCM services comes form individuals, churches, community service groups, Another Chance Thrift Shop profits, and corporate and foundation grants. | |
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El
Buen Samaritano: El Buen Samaritano (EBS) is Austin's only
non-profit provider of health care, leadership development and
self-sufficiency education for working-poor, Spanish-speaking
families.
Established in 1987, EBS serves an estimated client base of over 18,000. During the past four years, demand for El Buen Samaritano's services has increased by 300%, necessitating the need for expanded facilities. |
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Habitat
for Humanity:
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit,
nondenominational Christian housing organization. We welcome all
people to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable, houses
in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter.
Since
1976, Habitat has built more than 125,000 houses in more than 80
countries, including some 45,000 houses across the United States
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Operation
Christmas Child:
Operation Christmas Child sends a
message of hope to children in desperate situations around the
world through gift-filled shoe boxes and Christian literature.
This program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages
to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project that reaches
out to suffering children while focusing on the true meaning of
Christmas– Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift. In 2001, we
collected over 5 million shoe boxes worldwide and distributed them
to children in about 95 countries.
Faith
in Action Caregivers Northwest: provides supportive,
caring services for seniors living in neighborhoods in far Northwest
Austin, Cedar Park and Leander. Services include free transportation
to doctor's appointments or errands (such as grocery shopping);
a fun activity "Senior Day Out" whereby seniors gather
together 2 times a month to socialize and play games; a reading
group for visually impaired seniors; a free medical equipment loan
closet; and supportive services such as telephone reassurance and
friendly visitors.
The
organization is financially supported by sponsoring congregations
and community groups, as well as local businesses and private
foundations. All services are provided by volunteers recruited from neighborhoods served.
There is no fee for any Far Northwest Caregivers services.
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