Serve Our Neighbors
Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Crop Hunger Walk
Every year in October, Knox joins others in Naperville for the CROP Hunger Walk. 75% of the money raised goes to national and international hunger initiatives, as well as the 25% that stays local. Please join us in walking or sponsor a walker.
To learn more visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/cropwalks/event/napervilleil
To learn more visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/cropwalks/event/napervilleil
Hesed House
Hesed House’s mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless and give people the chance to hope again. Hesed House is a national model for ending homelessness – one person, one family at a time. “Hesed” means God’s unconditional love. Knox supports this mission by providing food, supplies and volunteers on the 4th Saturday of each month and the following Sunday morning.
Our support includes a “Drive Thru, Drop-Off” of a hot ready-to-serve dinner, ready-to-reheat breakfast, lunch bags and other special supplies. Also to help serve dinner and breakfast. The sign up is posted about (10) days beforehand on the Knox Calendar under the events tab. Questions contact Pam Carron at pamanncarron@gmail.com, 630-677-6856 or Brian Ketner at briansketner@gmail.com, 630-258-2024.
To learn more visit https://www.hesedhouse.org/
Our support includes a “Drive Thru, Drop-Off” of a hot ready-to-serve dinner, ready-to-reheat breakfast, lunch bags and other special supplies. Also to help serve dinner and breakfast. The sign up is posted about (10) days beforehand on the Knox Calendar under the events tab. Questions contact Pam Carron at pamanncarron@gmail.com, 630-677-6856 or Brian Ketner at briansketner@gmail.com, 630-258-2024.
To learn more visit https://www.hesedhouse.org/
Little Friends
Little Friends exists to empower people of all ages experiencing autism, intellectual and emotional disabilities, and their families to live, learn, work, and thrive in their communities.
All the way back in the 1960’s Knox was instrumental in helping Little Friends begin their work in our community. We continue to partner with Little Friends through financial support and hands-on projects throughout the year.
To learn more visit https://www.littlefriendsinc.org/
All the way back in the 1960’s Knox was instrumental in helping Little Friends begin their work in our community. We continue to partner with Little Friends through financial support and hands-on projects throughout the year.
To learn more visit https://www.littlefriendsinc.org/
Bed Brigade - ManKIND
ManKIND partners with Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans to deliver mattresses and frames to veterans throughout the Chicagoland area. We believe that, for those vets who have fallen on difficult financial times, there should not be the added stress of lack of bedding. Any contribution is helpful, but a donation of $250 funds one mattress, frame, and all the bedding the veteran needs for a good night’s sleep!
We look to continue this much needed ministry, but we NEED YOUR HELP to replenish our funds to purchase beds, frames, and bedding. Any contribution is helpful, but a donation of $250 funds one mattress, frame, and all the bedding the veteran needs for a good night’s sleep! If you would like to donate please click the button below and select Bed Brigade Fund.
We look to continue this much needed ministry, but we NEED YOUR HELP to replenish our funds to purchase beds, frames, and bedding. Any contribution is helpful, but a donation of $250 funds one mattress, frame, and all the bedding the veteran needs for a good night’s sleep! If you would like to donate please click the button below and select Bed Brigade Fund.
SamaraCare
SamaraCare Counseling is a faith-based counseling center founded by Knox Presbyterian Church and three other Naperville churches in 1971. It provides spiritually integrated, therapeutic counseling to individuals, couples, children, and families, regardless of religious affiliation. Circumstances can sometimes interfere with one's ability to cope, and we may need to seek outside help. SamaraCare Counseling is here to help individuals reach balance and wellness in their lives and can help restore hope to those who may be struggling with life's situations.
SamaraCare can help provide counseling at an affordable cost for those unable to afford the care they need. For your convenience, you may log onto an anonymous online depression screening tool at samaracarecounseling.org
SamaraCare can help provide counseling at an affordable cost for those unable to afford the care they need. For your convenience, you may log onto an anonymous online depression screening tool at samaracarecounseling.org
YMEN
YMEN (Young Men’s Educational Network) is an organization that provides over (30) different programs, mainly for middle and high school boys and girls in North Lawndale, Chicago, including educational support, mentoring from positive role models, spiritual and emotional guidance, vocational classes in the arts, career-based and entrepreneurial education, sports and recreational activities and family supportive services. In addition, there are now programs that provide various support for adults and families in North Lawndale.
Knox supports YMEN in several different areas with a variety of opportunities. All the volunteer signups are posted on the knoxpres.org/serve Mission Calendar and Featured Events list and included in the Knox Wednesday Emails, typically starting three weeks before each event. For most, no experience is needed. All events are open to adults and high schoolers with parent/guardian.
The top four are listed below:
My Brother’s Kitchen is a free community brunch at the YMEN Center on Saturday mornings. Knox provides volunteers who prep & serve the meal on the 2nd Saturday, every other month, starting in January. This event is a great way to get involved and learn about all of the other YMEN programs.
Special YMEN Events occur throughout the year with a variety of volunteer opportunities. Examples are run/walk events like the Lawndale 5k and Race Against Gun Violence. Also available are various Food Distribution events and Knox Serves one day service projects on the YMEN campus.
Saturday University meets once or twice a month during the school year for 2-4 hours on Saturdays, typically midday with lunch included. Four to six Knox adults are needed for each event. Our goal is learning by having fun through field trips, service activities, invited speakers and games.
Small Business Incubator is coming! A recently acquired building across the street from the YMEN Center is being upgraded for new businesses providing space, equipment and other support. Watch for announcements for volunteer opportunities at the Incubator.
To participate, you can usually carpool with us from Knox in Naperville or drive yourself to the activity site, typically somewhere in Chicago or at the YMEN Center in North Lawndale. For info on the events, check out the volunteer signups on knoxpres.org. You can also visit ymenchicago.com to learn more about YMEN itself.
Additional questions, contact Co-Coordinators: text Don Fleschut at 630-518-7642 or Robin Kolar at 630-430-2666 or skolar7227@aol.com.
Knox supports YMEN in several different areas with a variety of opportunities. All the volunteer signups are posted on the knoxpres.org/serve Mission Calendar and Featured Events list and included in the Knox Wednesday Emails, typically starting three weeks before each event. For most, no experience is needed. All events are open to adults and high schoolers with parent/guardian.
The top four are listed below:
My Brother’s Kitchen is a free community brunch at the YMEN Center on Saturday mornings. Knox provides volunteers who prep & serve the meal on the 2nd Saturday, every other month, starting in January. This event is a great way to get involved and learn about all of the other YMEN programs.
Special YMEN Events occur throughout the year with a variety of volunteer opportunities. Examples are run/walk events like the Lawndale 5k and Race Against Gun Violence. Also available are various Food Distribution events and Knox Serves one day service projects on the YMEN campus.
Saturday University meets once or twice a month during the school year for 2-4 hours on Saturdays, typically midday with lunch included. Four to six Knox adults are needed for each event. Our goal is learning by having fun through field trips, service activities, invited speakers and games.
Small Business Incubator is coming! A recently acquired building across the street from the YMEN Center is being upgraded for new businesses providing space, equipment and other support. Watch for announcements for volunteer opportunities at the Incubator.
To participate, you can usually carpool with us from Knox in Naperville or drive yourself to the activity site, typically somewhere in Chicago or at the YMEN Center in North Lawndale. For info on the events, check out the volunteer signups on knoxpres.org. You can also visit ymenchicago.com to learn more about YMEN itself.
Additional questions, contact Co-Coordinators: text Don Fleschut at 630-518-7642 or Robin Kolar at 630-430-2666 or skolar7227@aol.com.
