School shoes

Have you ever been forced to wear shoes 2, 3 or even 4 sizes too small for your feet? Shoes worn with use? Soles and holes repaired with paper, tape and whatever remedy you can craft? Nearly a decade ago Catalyst Ministry began our School Shoe Program after several parents expressed concern about their children starting the new school year with unsafe foot wear. This year saw 29 pairs of shoes purchased for members of 10 different families.
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If you would like more information on this and other programs you can click here. If you would like to help support this and other impactful programs you can donate here. If you have other questions or would simply like to chat with a Catalyst Ministry team member over coffee you can click here!

Painesville city schools meal donations

For the last eight years Painesville City Local Schools (PCLS) has met the criteria needed for every student in the district to receive free meals (both breakfast and lunch). This school year (2018-19) PCLS has lost the benefit of this federal program. Consequently the students and their families now must cover the cost of their own meals. Considering that over 98% of the students come from households that live below the poverty this is an immediate and heavy burden.

To help alleviate this burden Catalyst Ministry is actively gathering donations. Through our ongoing conversations with PCLS leadership we have crafted a plan that allows our donations to cover the cost of meals for students in the greatest need. Every penny that is donated for this cause will be used to feed the students of Painesville City Local Schools.

Please consider donating for this need. You can Donate through the link below. When you donate we ask you follow the Contact Us link and let us know your name and home address plus the exact amount of your donation so we can send you a receipt for your tax records.

Painesville city schools volunteer orientation

For the last several years Catalyst Ministry and Painesville City Locals Schools have build a strong partnership.  From helping to clean school grounds to reading with students to gathering new playground equipment to in-school tutoring it has been a joy supporting the families, staff and students of this amazing school district. 

If you have ever considered investing into our local schools we are excited to announce a volunteer introductory meeting on Friday,  May 17th.  This is a great chance to hear some details, ask some questions and tour an elementary school. 
Click here for full details and to signup.

financial partnership

Are you a Thrivent Financial Member? Did you know as a Thrivent Financial Member you can send Direct Choice Charitable Giving dollars to the charity of your choice?  Thrivent Financial has seen over $330 million dollars donated to local charities since 2010 through this program.  Catalyst Ministry is now a Thrivent Financial enrolled nonprofit charity offering a new way for you to partner with us.  Simply click this link to arrange your Direct Choice Dollars.  Unfamiliar with Thrivent Financial and their history?  You can check out their information here.
As a not-for-profit organization Catalyst Ministry always has need for new financial partners.  Your financial donation allows us to continue serving our community through current programming and new initiatives.  There are multiple avenues for financially supporting Catalyst Ministry including our new partnership with Thrivent Financial.  Click here to explore other ways to financially donate to Catalyst Ministry.
"To reach people no one else is reaching
we must do things no one else is doing."
-Craig Groschel, Lifechurch.tv