Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County

Hunger: the after school back pack program provided almost 20,000 bags of essential non-perishable food to Jackson County elementary age students during the school year. In addition, five in-school pantries were supplied for middle school and high school age students. Cmjc supported 17 community food pantries, providing food to nearly 500 families on the fourth saturday of every month, cmjc partners with the food bank of south mi to provide additional government program (fema) food through the pantries andat fresh food distribution once per month. Baskets with a complete, ready-to-prepare thanksgiving meal were provided to the families of over 330 school kids in the County.

Community collectives: cmjc supports organizations, events, etc. That align with our mission. Examples include a community garden to provide activity for our david's promise program and to supply vegetables for community use.return to school events received tools for student learning.

Special needs: david's promise is the key ministry serving primarily adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Approximately 40 individuals (and their families) participate in the life enrichment programs of dp experiencing fellowship and talent discovery with an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the community. Planting/caring for/harvesting a garden and music, art, life and physical fitness are some of the activities for participants. A coffee bar provides job skills.