Ideas

A Light in the Dark: How a Family’s Faithful Presence Is Transforming North Omaha

"When every Christian leverages what God has given in their time, their talent, their treasures and prayer, we think the greatest challenges of our city can be changed." -Josh Dotzler

Red Brush Christian Church: Teens Leading Teens

The fact that each student mentors a younger child helps develop relationships among students as well as their self-confidence.

Meet Gen Alpha

While peers have some influence over their friends, Gen Alpha actually goes to family members most often for information or guidance about right and wrong.

Try This: Collect School Supplies for a Local School or Students

Equip kids and their teachers for a successful academic year.

Virginia Church Promotes Suicide-Prevention Efforts

World Suicide Prevention Day is in September; raise awareness in your community.

Help Grandparents Raising Grandkids

Start a support group to help older adults cope with a return to parenting.

Try This: College Application Assistance

Connect with high school seniors as they work through this difficult task.

Idea: Start an After-School Ministry

Serve children outside the church as well as congregants’ kids with a structured, low-cost program.

Try This: Join a National Night Out Event

Engage with your community by participating in this national effort to curb crime and drug use.

Try This: Serve as Designated Drivers

Keep the community safe and connect with people at local bars, restaurants and events.

Try This: Reusable Grocery Bags for Food Donations

Combine environmental awareness with your efforts to help the poor.