Volunteers

Not all food pantries offer bags and boxes to carry food home.  That got us thinking.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone hand-crafted tote bags for our neighbors in need?  Not only would it be a practical gift, it would be an expression of love from one caring person to another.

Thank you Loving Covers for the 25 beautifully handmade tote bags.  Each one represents your creativity and concern as you have loved others as yourselves. It’s a wonderful way to carry God’s love into the lives of our neighbors.

Whether you enjoy sewing or knitting, whatever your education and experience, there’s a place for you to help share God’s Grace at Love INC Southwest.  Just click to connect!  We would love to see what new project might bind us together as we seek to serve and transform lives in His name.

Kristen “Moxie” Johnson

Executive Director

Volunteers meet up at our warehouse on the last Saturday of every month.  Join the team as they deliver the Dignity of a Decent Bed and offer practical help in the name of Christ.

Join us for our next Serving Saturday!
February 23rd from 8:30-10:00 AM

Tours and on-site projects are available at our warehouse located in the industrial park 1000 Brown Street-Unit 312-Wauconda

Church groups welcome!

847-469-8835

Every hour a volunteer invests in our ministry expands our ability to serve.  When all of us work collectively, it really adds up.  This year, according to the Independent Sector, the value of a volunteer hour, is $24.69. 

Last year, our volunteers served  2300 hours and that’s a $56,787 gift! THANK YOU!

The more volunteers we have, the more we can love in the name of Christ.  It’s that simple.  We need YOU! 

Our workshops are a great way for neighbors to come together, share ideas and encourage one another.  Last Saturday, a great group braved the cold rain and windy weather to gather around our table.  

As I worked through recipes to share, I thought I was just serving up some good ideas.  Crock Pots have always been a great way to save time and money.  Then I realized God was serving up something special.  Volunteers showed up with inspired ingredients to share God’s grace.  Hand-sewn reversible aprons, brand-new crock pots, a basket filled with kitchen utensils and dozens of beautiful cookbooks arrived just in time to shower six wonderful women with God’s grace.

Their stories are varied, but all have one thing in common.  They feel the joy of Jesus through us.  After the workshop, here’s what they shared with us.  I enjoyed the positive vibe and all the interaction with everyone.  I feel like I’m part of the Love INC family.  I appreciate all the help, calls and concern.

Please, take a moment and sponsor a square of our Christmas quilt.  Join together and grow our ability to offer comfort and care in the name of Christ this Christmas!

Gratefully,
Kristen “Moxie” Johnson

Thank you to Raymond Chevrolet for the use of their truck!  Jeff and Pete, our great team from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, were able to deliver love in the name of Christ with the help of this courtesy vehicle.  Mattresses, blessing baskets, home kits-enough to bless two families fit perfectly.

As they headed out for the delivery, I was reminded of everyone who had a hand in this moment.  The initial conversation started with one volunteer, the beds were ordered through a generous grant, the frames were donated by another individual.  The home kit was pieced together beautifully, quilted from the remnants of several families in the middle of downsizing.

Our ability to deliver love in the name of Christ depends on the generous effort of many.  It is the body of Christ working together to deliver love.

This is the body of Christ!

Kristen “Moxie” Johnson

Executive Director