Homelessness & Housing Missions
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Contact Ministries
WPC was one of the founders of Contact Ministries, whose mission is to daily serve the greater Springfield community by providing food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance referrals, and life skills education and training through Christ’s love & compassion, with a broad array of services, including shelter for homeless women & children. Dr. Kieffer served on their Board, The PW Elizabeth Circle volunteers monthly at their housing center. |
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Helping Hands
Helping Hands assists people with shelter and financial management. WPC budgets $4,000 in donations annually, and members prepare two meals each month for Helping Hands. Westminster provided 70 bagged meals on 2nd Fridays and the same number of hot meals on 4th Wednesdays. In 2025, Westminster also supplied the agency with endowment mission funds for additional needs. Get involved: Volunteers are needed the second Friday of each month to provide dinner. Sign up here to provide dinner. |
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IL Presbyterian Home
The Illinois Presbyterian Home Fair Hills Residence seeks to provide seniors with quality care and affordable living. Presbyterian Women volunteer regularly, and WPC members serve on the Board of Directors. Our pastors join a rotation of Springfield-area pastors who lead worship each month. WPC provided funds to assist with the activity room renovation. |
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