Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, (ELCA)
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a mainline Protestant Lutheran church headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The ELCA was officially formed on January 1, 1988, by the merging of three Lutheran church bodies.
East Central Synod of the ELCA
The East Central Synod of Wisconsin is one of the 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Our Redeemer’s is a member of the East Central Synod.
Lutheran World Relief, (LWR)
Lutheran World Relief is an international non-governmental organization that focuses on sustainable development projects and disaster relief and recovery. The organization was founded in 1945 to collect and send aid to people living in post-World War II Europe. Since then LWR helps to provide lifesaving food, medical care, and hope to people who are struggling to survive.
Crossways Bible Camp
Crossways Camping Ministries is a Lutheran camping ministry based in northeastern Wisconsin. They operate three ACA-Accredited outdoor ministry sites: Imago Dei Village in Clintonville, Pine Lake Camp in Waupaca, and Waypost Camp in Hatley.
They are affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; they value ecumenical partnerships as well as partnerships with community organizations throughout Wisconsin. They are supported by congregations from three synods in the ELCA (East Central Synod of Wisconsin, Greater Milwaukee Synod, and South Central Synod of Wisconsin).
Share Care Food Bank
The Share Care Food Bank provides food to people in need. The food is distributed every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Donations of food and money come from all the churches in the area to help support the food bank.
Ruby’s Pantry
Ruby’s Pantry is a Christian base company serving areas in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ruby’s truck is at the Gillett Secondary School the second Saturday of the month. Distribution is from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. You receive a generous food bundle for $25.00. There is no income or residency requirement. Everyone is welcome. Local volunteers help with the distribution.
Nurse’s Nook
The Nurse’s Nook provides aid to children and families in need throughout all schools in Oconto County, including: Gillett, Lena, Oconto, Oconto Falls, Suring, and Pulaski (Fairview & Sunnyside Elementary Schools). Children in need can talk with their school counselor and/or nurse to receive program assistance.
The program is confidential, has no income restrictions, and is open to all students attending school in Oconto County.
Lutheran Social Services, (LSS)
LSS is in the business of helping people thrive. Committed to the growth of others, they are united by the shared belief in the infinite worth of every individual. LSS builds programs as unique as the people they serve.
Home Respite Care, Inc
Home Respite Care, Inc. is a nonprofit organization started in June, 1993. They are a non-medical program. They provide relief for caregivers and family members who are assisting someone who is frail, ill, or incapacitated, lives alone, or may be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This is a confidential and supportive program for persons in all of Oconto County. The program compliments services provided by their client’s health care team, to help them to remain in the home for longer periods of time. They work closely with Oconto County, home health agencies, the Alzheimer’s Association, hospice, Wisconsin Adult Day Services Association, and many other agencies and organizations to keep them informed of new and changing ideas and programs that may better serve their clients.
Kingdom Come Food Bank
Kingdom Come Food Pantry opened in the fall of 2005 serving the needs of nine households. Within six months of its opening, the pantry began opening every Tuesday so that clients could come weekly to shop for their households. Over the years the need for the food pantry has grown, and the pantry has grown to meet that need. Today the pantry serves as many as 200 families on a weekly basis each Tuesday between the hours of 10 am – 6 pm.
From the very beginning, the board had a mission to run the pantry in the same manner that Jesus would; therefore, all that come to them hungry, are fed. An average of thirty pounds of food is given to each family per visit. Clients register upon arrival at Kingdom Come and then are assisted as they shop for their household.
