Community
Zion Reformed Church of Christ engages with the community in the following ways among others:
Tuesday’s Supper & 1-Stop Shop
Every Tuesday from 5-6:30pm in the lower-level of church, Zion hosts a free dine-in dinners for ALL and opens the 1-Stop Shop Food Pantry. Access to these events is through the lower- level entrance in rear of building via Suter Avenue.
Every Tuesday from 5-6:30pm in the lower-level of church, Zion hosts a free dine-in dinners for ALL and opens the 1-Stop Shop Food Pantry. Access to these events is through the lower- level entrance in rear of building via Suter Avenue.
Micah’s Backpack Monthly Collection
Micah’s Backpack provides weekend meals for students in our county who depend on the free school breakfast and lunch program. By “filling the truck” with the donated requested food item, we are able to help feed neighborhood children over the weekend. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Give online here by selecting “Micah’s Backpack” as the fund.
Micah’s Backpack provides weekend meals for students in our county who depend on the free school breakfast and lunch program. By “filling the truck” with the donated requested food item, we are able to help feed neighborhood children over the weekend. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Give online here by selecting “Micah’s Backpack” as the fund.
HARC Lighthouse After School Program
The HARC Lighthouse After School Program is looking for volunteers and program leaders. If you can offer a commitment to regular sessions (flexible scheduling) and have a passion for working with children, please consider volunteering with HARC. Click here to learn more.
The Cinderella Shop at Zion Reformed UCC has been providing beautiful, gently used gowns for proms and other formal events for a $25 donation paid in cash or with a check made out to REACH of Washington County. All proceeds go directly to REACH. The Shop is open every Saturday in March from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Donations of clean, gently used gowns are accepted year round.
Resource Fair
This year will be the fourth year of our free and open to the public Community Resource Fair. Local service providers will be on hand to answer questions and direct folks to services available in our community such as locations of local food banks, free or reduced health care, elder care options, etc.
Dinner Theatre – For over 10 years we have presented a dinner theater performance which is open to the public for a small ticket charge.
We also collaborate in service with:
4-H Clubs
4-H is one of the most powerful youth development programs in the world. 4-H has the ability to connect youth from all corners of a county, state, country, and globe. Our program opens doors for young people to experience new things, meet new people, forge relationships with caring adults, and have perhaps their first exposure to colleges and careers. Washington County 4-H has 17 community clubs located throughout the county. Youth ages 8-18 may join as regular members and those ages 5-7 may join as clover members. Each member chooses the project areas in which they are interested.
If you have questions specific to the Downtown Hagerstown 4-H Club, please contact group leader, Kim Ridenour at miskim@myactv.net or by phone at 240.313.0709.
Children in NeedThis program provides each Washington County, MD child living at or below the federally
recognized poverty level the essential items and educational supplies to ensure their success in school.
recognized poverty level the essential items and educational supplies to ensure their success in school.
Hagerstown’s Community Rescue ServiceCRS serves the citizens of Hagerstown and the surrounding communities by providing professional, timely, and quality emergency medical, rescue, and fire ground service.
Hagerstown’s Community Free ClinicThe Community Free Clinic is a “safety net” health care provider for Washington County
residents who are uninsured.
residents who are uninsured.
United Church of Christ’s Wider MissionOur Church’s Wider Mission provides funding for the work of UCC Conferences and for the work of the UCC’s national ministries through special mission offerings.
HARC The Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) is a coalition of faith community partners in Washington County, Maryland.
REACH of Washington County REACH of Washington County is a nonprofit, faith-based organization serving Washington County low income, impoverished individuals and families since 1990. Through a network of local service providers and local congregations families and individuals are connected with needed community resources. During the coldest months of the year, REACH operates a cold weather overnight shelter for homeless adults.
United Way of Washington County The United Way of Washington County is a rallying point for attracting and fostering
leadership to advance collective action. Specifically, this organization:
Convenes cross-sector stakeholders to identify and collectively address priority community issues in Education, Financial Stability, & Health;
Acquires and leverages resources and assets toward achieving shared community goals;
Supports a collaborative network assisting individuals in meeting their most basic needs;
Inspires all community citizens to LIVE UNITED in our mission by giving, advocating, and volunteering.
leadership to advance collective action. Specifically, this organization:
Convenes cross-sector stakeholders to identify and collectively address priority community issues in Education, Financial Stability, & Health;
Acquires and leverages resources and assets toward achieving shared community goals;
Supports a collaborative network assisting individuals in meeting their most basic needs;
Inspires all community citizens to LIVE UNITED in our mission by giving, advocating, and volunteering.
