Community – Love INC Lake County Southwest

October 21 2019

Let’s Talk

Kristen "Moxie" Johnson Churches, Community, Events

There are so many good people in our community driven to serve with compassion. Over the last 20 years, I’ve met wonderful social workers, willing to go the extra mile to help their clients. Elementary school teachers recognize signs of homelessness among their students and help them to find decent housing. As I listen to what motivates them to take action, whether it is careers or a sense of calling… as a Christian, I am compelled to invite the church to be part of this conversation.

Let’s talk! Join together for a night dedicated to a Christian conversation regarding community, care, and compassion. https://www.qcommons.com/grayslake

For more on Q Commons, watch video below . . .

Create A Better Future | Q Commons

Q Commons, a 2-hour conference designed to engage culture, deepen our thinking and encourage discussion, is coming to Grayslake this Thursday, October 24th! The ultimate goal of the event is to advance good in our communities through discussion of ideas presented by three national speakers: Malcolm Gladwell (Talking to Strangers), Rebecca Lyons (Daily Rhythms), and Francis Chan (True Community) and one live local speaker, our own Kristen “Moxie” Johnson, Executive Director Love INC Southwest.

October 12 2019

Sharing Joy, Sharing Faith

Kristen "Moxie" Johnson Community, Neighbors In Need

We love gathering around the table to meet our neighbors face to face. Our monthly workshops are a great way to introduce a new skill, create positive goals or encourage their faith journey.

“Slowly, but surely God is directing me in the path that I asked for.”
…Tatyana

Many times, they encourage us by their courage and dependence on God to meet all their needs.

“I feel blessed every day regardless of my family’s struggles.”
…Elizamar

“I thank Love INC and God for everything!”
…Lizbeth

Thank you for creating moments of encouragement and blessings!

Leslie Ferris Yerger with Kristen "Moxie" Johnson

May 29 2019

BACF Awards Love INC SW with New Grant!

Kristen "Moxie" Johnson Community

We are so thankful to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for their generous support of our new initiative, Common Ground: Bringing Barrington Area Churches Together.

Learn more about Common Ground

Pictured above with the award:
• Leslie Ferris Yerger – Chair of Board, Love INC Southwest
• Kristen “Moxie” Johnson – Executive Director, Love INC Southwest

May 1 2019

Love INC Southwest: A Part of Wauconda’s Caring Community

Kristen "Moxie" Johnson Community, Neighbors In Need

Mrs. Sanchez, a teacher within the Wauconda school district, wondered why her young student was having difficulties getting to school on time, was often hungry and looked tired. A few weeks later, another teacher discovered this young child, along with his entire family, was living out of a car. Homeless and too timid to ask for help, Mrs. Sanchez found assistance from the community on their behalf. One caring person secured a basement apartment at a reasonable rent. Others picked up a comfortable couch and some basic furniture. When Pastor Dawn of Messiah Lutheran Church heard about this family’s desperate situation, she called Love INC Southwest.

We met Mrs. Sanchez, this wonderful and caring woman, when she drove her own pickup truck to our warehouse after school. Together, we loaded two new mattresses and frames into the back of her truck along with colorful sheets and blankets. Finally, we gave the family a large blessing basket filled with the kinds of things all children should have including a coloring book, box of crayons, and a few toys for fun.

Love INC Southwest is positioned and able to help other neighbors in need of a decent bed and a little kindness. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can share God’s Grace through the dignity of a bed, a pillow and even with a few toys.