The Lamb Center Donation Drive: April 5th
Every Easter, CCV takes up a collection of needed items for The Lamb Center, a daytime drop-in shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Fairfax, Virginia. They provide a variety of services without cost to guests, including breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry service, Bible studies, case management, AA meetings, a nurse practitioner clinic, a dental clinic, and much more.
See the list of needed items in the section below, and please only bring what is on the list.
The Lamb Center’s Most Urgent Needs
Bring your donations in bags to church on Easter Sunday, April 5, and take them to the stage before the service begins. Please only bring items on this list—thank you!
- Disinfectant wipes with peroxide
- Paper towels
- Laundry detergent
- Travel-size deodorant
- Towels
- Men’s boxer briefs sizes S-XXL
- 13 gallon unscented trash bags with drawstring
- Backpacks
- Umbrellas
- Ponchos
- Cold beverage cups, 12 oz (no styrofoam)
- Napkins
- Sturdy disposable cutlery (forks & spoons)
Learn more details about The Lamb Center’s common supply needs here.
CCV Mission Partners & Opportunities
Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF)
Anglican Relief and Development Fund rengthens Communities by coming alongside the Local Church. All Cash & Coins that are received through the Sunday Offering is designated to Outreach supporting Anglican Relief & Development Fund (unless otherwise stated).
Grate Patrol
Grate Patrol is a ministry to the homeless in DC on the weekends. From 6 to 9 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings, volunteers distribute sack lunches throughout DC. Most kitchens that feed the homeless are closed on the weekends.
The Lamb Center
The Lamb Center seeks to serve the homeless community in Fairfax, Virginia. They are a drop in shelter providing extensive services including meals, showers, laundry, Bible Studies, and clinics. The mission of the Lamb Center is to share the love of Christ through serving the homeless with compassion and hospitality.
World Vision Walk for Water 6K
The Walk for Water happens yearly in May throughout the town of Vienna. The proceeds from the sign up fee goes towards World Vision’s efforts to provide children throughout the globe access to clean water. Participants walk a 6K, which represents the average distances many children are forced to travel daily to provide their families with water.
For The Nations DC
For the Nations offers low cost English classes to immigrants in the DC area. They provide childcare during class times, as well as connect participants to community resources that help meet their additional needs. Their goal is to spread the Gospel and proclaim the Good News to immigrants beginning new lives in the United States.
McDowel County WV Initiative
CCV has committed to serving the county of McDowell, West Virginia. Through partnerships with the Reclamation Church in McDowell, students from CCV visit every other summer to assist with refurbishment and renovation tasks throughout the town. Additionally, CCV works alongside the Nehemiah Project, which offers free/donation based meals in an effort to promote community gathering, strength and compassion throughout McDowell county.
Camp Chainbridge
Every June, CCV middle and high school students have the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Chain Bridge, a day camp for the children of local Hispanic families. Each day during the camp's week-long duration, children participate in games, Bible studies, outdoor activities, and share meals together. Camp Chainbridge’s goal is to minister to local Hispanic students and their families in Vienna, and allows CCV students to get to know and serve their neighbors.
Chile Missional Partnership
CCV has cultivated an ongoing partnership with The Anglican Church of Chile, Diocese of Santiago, and La Trinidad Anglican Church. This partnership includes a yearly missions trip, where on alternating years CCV sends a group of middle, high school, and college students to Chile to assist with ministry work in and around Santiago, or Chilean students come to Vienna to participate in CCV’s summer ministry activities.
GMU RUF - International Global Friends Project
GMU RUF is a college campus ministry that works with the university’s international students. They offer tangible support, from airport pickups to grocery shopping, as well as provide weekly dinners, events, and Bible studies to build a strong community. The goal of RUF is to share the love of Christ with these students, and give them a place to belong and feel welcomed.
Nepal Seminary Partnership
Through the Anglican Relief and Development fund, CCV has partnered with a local bishop in Nepal working to develop a church plant.
FIVE Talents USA
Five Talents works to eliminate poverty in vulnerable and marginalized communities throughout South America, Africa, and Asia. They promote financial saving and investing and assist individuals in starting small businesses. Through local church partnerships, Five Talents forms community savings groups, offers loans, and teaches literacy and business lessons to empower individuals economically.
Christmas Gifts Project
Yearly, CCV collects gift donations and grocery store gift cards to give to local students and their families. During the months of November and December, church families can volunteer to provide these gifts or money by bringing them to church on Sundays, and help give back to other community members during the Holidays.
Questions
By giving, going, receiving, and praying, we hope to keep our Externally Focused mission pushing us out into the world for God’s Kingdom.
If you have any questions or want to learn more from our Missions Team, contact Rod Nuñez.