Hands On Faith

is what we call all of our JUSTICE and SERVICE initiatives.

Here’s what Hands On Faith looks like at Sanctuary:

• Cougar Chow: food assistance for students at Coralville Central Elementary

• Provisions: essential household items for people in transitional housing

• $10,000 Blessing: a grant for a local nonprofit awarded annually at Easter

• Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement: sponsoring a Ukrainian family to relocate to the Iowa City area

• Volunteering: serving with other folks from Sanctuary as we partner with local nonprofits like Houses Into Homes, Habitat for Humanity, and more

• Emergency Assistance Fund: rent, utility, or other assistance for individuals and families facing need

• Collection Drives: diapers, mittens, winter coats, and other items collected throughout the year

Donate to Hands on Faith

through our HoFfering

Some past and current nonprofits that Sanctuary has worked with:

• Shelter House

• G! World

• DVIP

• IC Compassion

• Houses Into Homes

• CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank

• Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry

• Coralville Central Elementary

• Iowa City Free Medical Clinic

• Center for Worker Justice

• Habitat for Humanity

• Neighbors of Iowa City

Serving Local Food Banks and Pantries

A rapidly increasing number of our friends and neighbors are relying on local food pantries for critical support. Some of these pantries have experienced a 50% increase in the number of households they serve since the beginning of the pandemic. Please consider volunteering your time for a shift at one of these great organizations.

How to volunteer:

CommUnity Food Bank - Click here to sign up

Coralville Food Pantry - Click here for more information

IC Compassion - Click here to fill out their volunteer form

North Liberty Community Pantry - Click here to sign up

Contact David with any questions or ideas for HoF events. david@sanctuaryic.org.