Did you know that 12% of all gifts to LAUMC's Operating Fund automatically go to an Outreach cause? Our Outreach benevolence gifts and our conference giving represent our faithful commitment to others in the local and global community. Reaching out to seniors, families, and youth in need year-round, we loyally support more than 40 organizations designated by our Outreach Council, as well as Methodist missionaries.
In addition, our conference and global church ministries donations allow members of our faith to be connected in doing good deeds around the world every day, through funds such as the World Service Fund and the Africa University Fund. Giving is truly an act of faith!
Reaching Out
The following organizations are currently supported by our LAUMC Outreach Council. For more information, click on the agencies to visit their web sites.
Africa Student Education Fund of UMW (5th Sunday offering)
Carol Patridge, UMC Missionary in Macedonia
Community Services Agency (CSA)
Henderson Settlement (Conference Advance Special)
INCH (Angel Tree only)
Meals on Wheels (Angel Tree only)
Mountain View Day Worker Center
Salvation Army (Angel Tree only)
San Jose Family Shelter (Family Supportive Services, Inc.)
Support Network for Battered Women
Denise Hoover, Wycliffe Bible Translators
Additional "Fifth Sunday" Special Conference collections:
Africa Student Education Fund of LAUMC's United Methodist Women
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
In 2009, the LAUMC Outreach Council and congregation responded to the very difficult economic situation in our own community, country and world by focusing our support on organizations that offer support of Basic Needs of Food, Shelter and Education. Our monthly food drive collected 3,799 pounds of food donated to Community Services Agency (CSA) in Mountain View. Our Buck-A-Month program collected $31,351.46 for Outreach agencies (click here for a full list). Those are just a few examples of the donations made by LAUMC — for a full list, click here. We celebrate this outpouring of generosity as a sign that God's love is alive in our choice to care for one another!
Direct Donations Delivery
At this time, LAUMC only accepts non-perishable food as dropoffs in the church entry area. You can help community agencies by delivering your donations directly to their location. Please call to see if they are accepting the items you wish to donate and to confirm drop-off locations. These agencies are all very grateful for your donations and efforts!
Community Services Agency
Requesting food and money
204 Stierlin Road, Mountain View; (650) 968-0836
Support Network for Battered Women
Requesting good quality clothes and toys (Call first)
1257 Tasman Drive, Suite C, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Phone: (408) 541-6100 / Fax: (408) 541-1333
CitiTeam Ministries
Accepting almost any type of donation
1297 N. 3th Street, San Jose; (408) 293-4657
Los Altos Library
Always accepting used books
13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos; (650) 948-7683
Vehicle Donations
If you are cleaning out your garage and happen to find an extra car, consider donating it to LAUMC! The vehicle doesn't need to be smogged, registered, or even running (but it does need to be tow-able). Proceeds from the donation will be administered by the Gifts and Memorials Committee and will be used for needs not covered by the church operating budget. All vehicle donations are handled through an organization called Charitable Auto ResourceS (CARS). Click here for all the information needed to make the donation.
CSA Food Donation Drive
The Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers for the fourth Sunday of each month to help with food collection and delivery to CSA. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on project for a circle, youth group, family, scouts, group of friends or individuals. If you are interested, please contact Leslie Cutler at lesliecutler@sbcglobal.net.
