All donations will be recognized on Facebook and may also be tax deductible(Consult your tax preparer. We are a church.) All donors will also receive a thank you letter from us. All of the money raised through donations here go directly to the McLaughlin Community Fellowship. Currently, we hosts several community outreach programs:
Really Really Free Market: individuals and families can recycle their old items and take items that they need. Everything is freely given and anyone can participate. Our neighbors can donate or take anything from clothes to housewares. As long as it's safe to share, we'll gladly help people find it a new home.The RRFM takes place every fourth Saturday of the Month from 1pm to 4pm.
Personal Hygiene Pantry: offers confidence and hygiene to people that might otherwise have a hard time purchasing these products thought the month. Currently, this program is funded out of pocket and we would love some donors or sponsors. The Personal Hygiene Pantry is currently stock the following products: 2 in 1 Shampoo/Conditioner, hypoallergenic body soap, deodorant, razors,feminine hygiene products (pads/tampons), lotion, antibacterial hand soap, baby soap, lotion, and powder, nursing pads, pregnancy tests, condoms, laundry detergent & fabric softener (can be 2 in 1), toilet tissue 4 packs
The Personal Hygiene Pantry is open during the regular RRFM hours at this time.
Not Your Mom's Home Economics Class: offers individuals an opportunity to learn home skills like cooking, sewing, home repairs, gardening, and basic vehicle repairs. This class schedule is every other week on Sundays.
Craft Collaborative: a time of creativity and learning. Our goal is for people to bring what they are working on, share their skills, and to have a make-and-take craft on-hand. There will also be colouring pages for kids. This is an all-skill-levels event to encourage people to come together to share the things that make them feel creative and to build our community through art.
Relaxation: Finding Physical and Mental Balance: designed to promote mental and bodily relaxation through movement with a mixture of stretching, yoga, conscious relaxation, smooth movements, and meditation. The goal is to get you gently moving and guide you to a less stressed and more self-aware state .
Learn, Grow, & Thrive: geared toward gathering people to work together toward a community garden. People learn how to grow their own food and basic prep of garden area. We also do some basic landscaping, yard work, and building care during these sessions. Participants are allowed to take fresh fruits and veggies home during harvest times.
