LOCAL
Being involved in the community is a vital part of ministry at Aley, there are people here who need our help and need to know that someone loves them and cares about them as people. We have several local ministries that we are involved with and partner with to help reach and build relationship with those in the surrounding community.
Feed the Creek
Feed the Creek (FTC) is continually collecting food items throughout the school year. FTC sends home food items each weekend during the school year so that Beavercreek youngsters will not go hungry over the weekend. This year there are approximately 300 bags of food sent home each weekend! Aley has a Little Pantry in the parking lot that allows individuals to come take (or leave) food as needed. We try to keep a supply on hand so we can refill the pantry when it's empty. For more details about Feed the Creek and what is currently needed, click here. Please donate non-perishable food for the pantry by placing it in the bin located in the Welcome Center.
Additionally, there is a little pantry located in the back corner of the parking lot near the cemetery. At these locations students are encouraged to take what they need as the community is encouraged to drop off what they can provide. Check out a mini-pantry near you to see if it needs restocked! (There are also mini-pantries at each Elementary and Middle School and some fire stations). To see items needed in the mini-pantries, click here.
If, instead of donating food items, you would like to “adopt” a child, it’s $30/month or $300/yr. Checks should be made out to Feed the Creek and mailed to 4011 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45431; or you can adopt via the website at www.feedthecreek.com.
Dayton Dream Center
The Dayton Dream Center is a non-profit outreach center dedicated to providing support and resources to the people of Dayton affected by poverty, addiction, abuse, joblessness and educational opportunity gaps. In efforts to provide opportunities for people to rebuild and transform their lives, the Dream Center offers the tools, education, community, and support through various programs available, all free of charge.
The Dayton Dream Center provides multiple free meals weekly in addition to opportunities for showers, laundry service, clothing, and after school ministry. There are periodically opportunities to serve at the Dream Center with Aley (keep an eye on the 'Get Involved' page!), but they are always in need of volunteers so please reach out to the Dream Center if you'd like to serve more frequently!
St. Paul's Breakfast
St. Paul's is a ministry for feeding the homeless. When it is our turn to serve this ministry, we provide several breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, milk, and orange juice. On the morning we serve, we meet at Aley and transport the food to St. Paul's where we serve those in need.
Check out the 'Get Involved' page to see if we have an upcoming opportunity to serve at St. Paul's.
A few times a year we also provide a lunch for those in need at St. Paul's.
Family Promise (FP)
Family Promise, which has the Schneider House of Hope, is a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Aley provides meals for the families every other month. There are often odds and ends jobs that need done at the residence at well, if you're able to help please email the office to get connected!
Click here for more information or to give directly to Family Promise of Greene County.
REGIONAL & GLOBAL
Aley is involved in and supports outreach and missions regionally and globally in addition to locally. We believe God's love and grace are available to ALL and we strive to share that regardless of geographical boundaries.
MIV DRT
Miami Valley Disaster Recovery Team (MIV DRT) is comprised of volunteers from various churches in the Miami Valley, OH area. The team has prepared volunteers to assist victims of natural disasters on short notice while also providing spiritual care. Aley has long had a strong connection and leadership role in assisting with response to disasters including flooding and tornados both locally and in other regions of the U.S.
When volunteers are needed,
some roles of assistance include :
If you can't help out physically, donations are always welcome to support MIVDRT in its mission.
Kairos Prison Ministry
The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
At Aley, we typically serve at Dayton Correctional Institution (DCI) and Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI).
Ways to Support Kairos
-Serve on a team
-Prepare cookies
-Provide Donations for Meals
For more information about Ohio Kairos, click here.
Click here to contact someone from Aley regarding Kairos Ministry.
If you would like to donate directly to Kairos at CCI, click here and select Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI) as the specific location.
"I was in prison and you visited me" - Matthew 25:36
International Missions
If your'e interested in serving on an International Mission Team, please contact Pastor Abby.
Mission & Outreach Servant Tracking
If you're the leader of a Mission or Outreach project led by Aley, please submit the form below for our records. Each year we set goals and the number of individuals participating in mission & outreach is one of those goals. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Abby.
Participation = serving or donating goods (not financial giving, that is tracked separately)
