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More Social Ministries Supported by Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran: Church |
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IRS/AARP Tax Aides for the Elderly and Low-Income |
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Good Shepherd annually opens space in its church facilities during the months of February—April for trained volunteer Tax Aides to assist many hundreds of elderly and low-income people in the community in preparing their tax forms. Tax Aides are at Good Shepherd during these months—in February: each Monday, Wednesday and Friday/in March and April: each Monday and Wednesday—from 9am to 3pm. |
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Through Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, volunteers have already built more than 650 homes with families in need of simple, decent, affordable housing. |
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Virginia Synod agencies and institutions touch the lives of more than 100,000 individuals through its ministries . The United Lutheran Appeal supports these agencies by encouraging congregations to be involved through education, prayer, and financial support. The nine agencies and institutions supported through this appeal are: · Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and Conference Center · Chaplaincy Services of the Churches of Virginia · Hungry Mother Camp · Lutheran Council of the Tidewater · Lutheran Family Services of Virginia · Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary · Roanoke College · The National Lutheran Home · Virginia Lutheran Homes |
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The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging (SAAA) is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of high quality services and opportunities that enhance the dignity and independence of older persons and promote their continued contributions to the community. Agency services are designed to assist older persons who wish to stay in their own homes, to provide information for seniors and their families, to protect individuals living in long term care residences, and to facilitate staying active and providing community service. One aspect of these varied services is the provision of daily hot luncheon meals to the elderly both at area senior centers and delivered meals to the homebound. Good Shepherd helps support the Homebound Meals Program with an annual Fish Fry and other fundraising efforts. |