Social Action Commission

The Social Action Commission focuses on respecting human dignity and all human life. In addition to addressing the challenges of poverty and hunger in our community, we also strive to alleviate injustice in our society. We work to lighten the burden of those who suffer physically, spiritually, or emotionally.

RESPECT FOR ALL HUMAN LIFE

·      Pregnancy Center baby bottle campaign & baby shower

·      Walk for Life

·      Home visitor program

·      Pregnancy Center Banquet table sponsor

·      Support for parish youth activities

FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED

·      Grab-and-go food items stocked bi-weekly in Salvation Army lobby

·      Jasper County Hunger Relief

·      Burrito making

·      Thanksgiving meals

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

·      School supplies for K-6

·      Salvation Army Christmas Drive collection

·      Neighbors Helping Neighbors support

MISSION COALITION

Mission Coalition is an organization of 10 Christian Churches in Newton. The group meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Sacred Heart is represented and participates in all activities. The group supports community projects and donates to causes of mutual interest.

·      Fundraisers for the Salvation Army food bank

·      CROP Walk

·      Collecting Hy-Vee receipts which has provided funds to several organizations

·      Looms of Love

·      Bake Sales

·      Good Friday Cross Walk

·      Salvation Army bell ringing

·      Fundraisers for Open Arms Foundation, which supports the foster system