LEAVEN

To promote awareness of LEAVEN and its services; to encourage participation as a LEAVEN volunteer. LEAVEN (Limited Emergency Assistance Valley Ecumenical Network) is a local mission that works through volunteers to assist people in crisis who have nowhere else to turn.

Founded in 1987 by local community, religious, and business leaders, LEAVEN helps low-income and poor people by providing assistance with the necessities of life: housing, utilities, transportation, medication, food and clothing.

We hope to increase the number of First Congregational volunteers, promote financial support of LEAVEN programs, encourage prayer and discussion, as well as offer educational opportunities regarding poverty in the Fox Valley.