Tel: 540-951-1000
Tel: 540-951-1000
Tel: 540-951-1000
Tel: 540-951-1000
Micah's Mini-Pantry
Micah's Mini-Pantry at Luther Memorial is stocked with non-perishable foods & personal hygiene products; all items are available for free to anyone in need, but our goal is to specifically address Virginia Tech student food insecurity. Find out more... Click below for a list of needed donations - thank you!
May 2023 Change for Change
In May, our Change for Change donations will be collected for ReconcilingWorks. This Lutheran organization was founded in 1974 to advocate for the full welcome, inclusion and equity of lesbian, gay, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual/aromantic persons in all aspects of the life of the Lutheran Church. They sponsor the Reconciling in Christ program, which both Luther Memorial and The Well embrace. Please be generous in your support of ReconcilingWorks. Funds are used for advocacy work, development of inclusive liturgies, production of educational materials, and guidance in building welcoming communities.
June 2023 Change for Change
The Good Shepherd Fund helps defray costs associated with emergency situations that someone in our community might face. The fund is considered a means of last resource. In the past we have paid for utilities, rent, transportation costs, temporary housing, car repair, and funeral expenses. Over the last year and half, we have spent over $4700 dollars to help our fellow citizens.
The beauty of this fund is that any member at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church can sponsor someone in need. To sponsor someone, all you have to do is complete a short form with the contact information and the needs of the sponsored person. The request goes to the Social Ministry Committee and we can have an answer within 24 to 48 hours. This is a way for members of the congregation to help those in need. Keep a look out for opportunities in our community. To obtain a copy of the form, please email Teresa Cassell and she will send it out to you immediately.
Our June Change for Change project is the Good Shepherd Fund. The social ministry team is going to raise additional funds by having a bake sale after the June 4th service. This is our first outdoor service of the summer and we will be located under the shelter with our goodies. If you are a baker, we would appreciate your contribution of baked goods. We ask that whatever you bring be put in individual wrappers. Please come by to support this worthy cause. The social ministry committee would like to thank you in advance for your generosity.
There are three ways to support the Good Shepherd Fund:
* Sponsor a person in need.
* Bake a goody for the Social Ministry Bake Sale on 6/4/23
* Contribute by making a donation to Change for Change and buying an item from the bake sale on Sunday 6/4/23
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry
The Interfaith Food Pantry is a joint ministry of over twenty-five churches in Blacksburg of varying denominations. The Interfaith Food Pantry relies on cash and food from churches, individuals and other organizations, and serves qualified residents of Blacksburg and McCoy. Find out how you can make a donation or volunteer by visiting their Facebook page.
Lutheran Disaster Response
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry
Lutheran Disaster Response shares God's hope, healing and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Click here to find out about current programs.
NRV Cares
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry
Von Bora House
NRV CARES (New River Valley Child Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Services) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children and strengthening families.
NRV CARES strives to improve the lives of the smallest and most defenseless members of our society, while helping to support an environment where families can thrive. Contact NRV Cares for more information.
Von Bora House
Valley Interfaith Child Care Center
Von Bora House
In partnership with New River Community Action (NRCA), Luther Memorial offers the Von Bora House, located on the church campus, to eligible families identified by NRCA who are in need of housing. These families may live at the house rent-free until they can get back on their feet; NRCA pays all utility bills, and Luther Memorial maintains the home and provides furnishings. In addition, the church quilting group gives every family a quilt, and children are provided with books.
Valley Interfaith Child Care Center
Valley Interfaith Child Care Center
Valley Interfaith Child Care Center
Valley Interfaith Child Care (VICCC) was organized in 2004 to address the needs of
low-income working parents with infant and toddler children, who had few or no choices
for good, affordable places to leave their children while they worked. VICCC now provides high-quality, affordable, fully-state-licensed care to the children of income-eligible working families of the Valley, offering
a nurturing environment for children from
low-income families to learn and grow.
Change for Change
Valley Interfaith Child Care Center
Valley Interfaith Child Care Center
Each week, members and guests at Luther Memorial worship services may drop spare change into a special box on leaving the sanctuary. These funds are given to local charity organizations to support their work.
You may mail your contribution, marked “Change for Change” to Luther Memorial, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (MCEAP) is a 100% volunteer-run organization providing food, clothing, household items and financial assistance to Montgomery County low-income, unemployed, elderly or handicapped individuals and families. MCEAP strongly believes in providing a hand up instead of a handout. Please contact MCEAP for information on how to donate or volunteer.
Quilts
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance
Quilters meet periodically to create quilts
that support persons in need, including victims of flood, fire or other disasters. We also donate quilts to residents of the von Bora House, owned by Luther Memorial and operated by New River Community Action organization, a service that provides shelter for persons experiencing homelessness.