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Community Partners

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Cool Food Pantry
Joy! supports COOL through various fundraisers throughout the year:
  • Easter Dinners, Plants & Flowers, & Thanksgiving Food Baskets
A cart to collect non-perishable food items is located outside the Worship Center. 
For more information, visit http://coolministries.org/​
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Habitat for Humanity Lake County
Habitat for Humanity Lake County is part of a global nonprofit housing organization whose vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
For more information, visit www.habitatlc.org
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Click Here to Donate
Housing First - Ten to End
What is the Cause?
Based on Successful programs around the U.S., HOUSING FIRST ends homelessness by providing people with permanent housing right away, then offering other services as needed.
Why donate?  On average 85% of tenants do not return to homelessness.  The chronically homeless are three times more likely to die from treatable illnesses.  Lowers taxpayers costs - Permanent housing costs about one third of the costs for emergency, charity and public aid programs for long-term homeless people.
How does it work?  Lake County organizations identify available housing.  Part of the funding for housing comes from Federal programs. The remaining funding comes from these financial donations.  Long-term homeless people are offered a rental property based on available funding and a priority list.  A caseworker is assigned to the individuals or families for transition and further service support.
How Much Are We Trying to Raise?  The cost, on average, for an apartment, utilities, and a case manager is $900/month.  There are approximately 130 chronically homeless people in Lake County.  We expect federal funding to help house 100 of those people.  So, we need to raise private funding to support 30 people. That means we need $900/month for 30 people. Although monthly donations are encouraged, any donation is greatly appreciated. For those that work for companies with matching funds, please consider using those funds to supplement your donation.
For more information or questions please contact Mark Froseth 
https://www.tentoend.com/​
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LOVE INC
Our annual Men In Motion Bunk Bed Build event partners with Love, Inc to provide bunk beds to children in need. This event has grown from just building beds to building, delivering, installing, as well as bringing bedding and stuffed animals to the families. We also do a monthly collection item to support their kitchen kit ministry. For more information, please contact Relational Ministry Coordinator, Jenelle.ancona@joylutheran.org.
http://www.loveinclakecounty.org/​
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PADS
We serve every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Shepherd of the Lakes Church in Grayslake (285 E. Washington St. Grayslake, IL  60030) who is a shelter site for PADS (Providing Advocacy, Dignity and Shelter) Lake County.  We split shifts with Shepherd to help feed and care for guests on Monday nights, as well as donate food for that evening. If you would like to help or have questions, please contact Mike Morse at mmorse7777777@yahoo.com​.
http://www.padslakecounty.org/
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Thrivent Action Teams - Team Projects
Every Thrivent Benefit member qualities for (2) Thrivent Action Team projects & every Thrivent Associate member qualifies for (1) project each year!! Thrivent will send you a nifty box with  $250 in seed money & everything you will need to make your fundraiser or service project a success!! You just supply the team, the project & the desire to “Live Generously”!  Let’s not leave this FREE money on the table!! Your fundraiser or service project will truly make a difference & benefit those in need! Feel free to contact katheswan@msn.com or 847/372-4712  if you need help applying!! 
Kathy can also link those who have an idea for a project with those who are members & looking for a project to sponsor with their $250 Action Team money from Thrivent! 
Previous Projects Include:
Lake County Haven​​-Purchase Supplies and Cleaning Sundries
Men In Motion bunk bed event - Delivery​-Purchase Sheets, Pillows, Stuffed Animals
Operation Christmas Child-Purchase Tree, Storage, & Supplies
​PADS-Purchase Food for meals
​Men In Motion bunk bed event- Build​-Purchase Wood, Hardware, Stain, Sundries
#livegenerously 
​https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-action-teams/

Location:

749 S. Hunt Club Rd.,

​Gurnee IL, 60031

847-362-4JOY (4569)

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 Joy! intentionally welcomes and includes all people fully into the faith community, regardless of lifestyle, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, religious background/journey, physical or mental ability, education, socioeconomic or marital status, age, and political affiliation. 
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  • I'm New
    • Annual Report 21-22
    • Worship
    • Get Connected
    • FAQ
    • Mission / Vision / Values
    • LGBTQIA
    • This Is Joy
    • Joy Staff & Council
    • Contact Us
  • Watch Now
    • LIVE Broadcast
    • On Demand
  • Adult
    • Small Groups
    • New Member Class
    • Adult Special Events
    • Care Caps
    • AA
    • Griefshare
    • LGBTQIA
  • Kids/Youth
    • Nursery
    • SUNDAY KIDS ADVENTURE KLUB
    • Family
    • Youth Ministries Page
    • Joy VBS
  • Giving
  • The Connect Page
  • Resources
    • Calendar
    • Community Partners
    • CCB Log In
    • Prayer Request
    • RightNow Media
  • Hope Starts Here
    • HopeStartsHerePledge