Food for the Hungry is a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization that designs, develops and delivers solutions so that children, families and communities can flourish in their mental, physical and spiritual well-being. They serve nearly 10 million people in 18 countries so that communities have the agency and resources necessary to realize their God-given potential.
We believe it is better to give than to receive!
So each Christmas we take up a special offering and give it ALL away!
On December 8th, 2024 we are challenging the people of Rise City Church to give above and beyond to help fund this year’s incredible initiatives; we also need your help to fund your nominations of people you want to receive a special blessing this Christmas.
We are challenging everyone to give $600 to the annual Christmas Offering in order to fully fund our initiatives. We know that for some that is a lot to ask while others are able to give more. Most importantly, we would ask you to be prayerful about what God would have you contribute, remembering that everything that is given will be given away!
NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1!
Learn more about each of the 4 incredible initiatives this year’s Rise City Christmas Offering will be supporting.
A21 ANTI-TRAFFICKING
A21 exists to abolish slavery everywhere, forever. To see a world where women are no longer sold for sex. Where men are no longer sold for labor. Where children are no longer taken from their families and exploited. A world where every single person is free. They are currently one of the world’s largest organizations that is solely fighting against human trafficking.
TEEN CHALLENGE
Since 1963, Teen Challenge of Southern California has brought restoration and healing to tens of thousands of men and women trapped in drug and alcohol addiction, and hope to their concerned family members. The Teen Challenge residential program continues to be one of the largest and most effective substance abuse recovery and prevention programs of its kind.
YOUR NOMINATIONS
The “Your Nominations” initiative has become a staple of our annual Christmas Offering. The initiative is you nominating people or organizations that you believe could greatly benefit from an “extra blessing” at the end of the year. If your nominee is selected, we will write a letter and send a check! Our hope is to give up to $100,000 to 100 different nominees through this initiative.
STUDENT CAMPS
Summer Camp for middle and high school students is a pivotal spiritual catalyst. Getting away, spending significant time pursuing God, while cultivating and deepening friendships often results in students either choosing to follow Jesus for the first time or turning their attention back in His direction. This is why we pledge each year to give whatever amount of money comes in over our goal to help subsidize the summer camp experience for students, for students who call Rise City their home and for friends they invite to come to camp.
