Mission Partners
We support a diverse range of organizations locally and globally — partnering with people and communities working toward health, justice, shelter, and dignity for all.
Oak Grove supports organizations locally and globally through budget allocations and volunteer work. The organizations below reflect our congregation's commitment to serving neighbors near and far.
Promote Health & Well-Being
Headquartered in Marufpur, India, IVC is dedicated to bringing health and medical services to poor villages — including disease prevention, vaccinations, nutrition for children, and health education.
www.villageclinic.org →The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
www.nami.org →Working in Cambodia, Central African Republic, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania — transforming lives by providing access to reliable water, sanitation, and hygiene with a commitment to sustainability and locally-led solutions.
www.waterforgood.org →Feed the Hungry
Community walk fundraising events supporting the global mission of Church World Service — with 25% of funds raised returned to the local community to support hunger-fighting efforts.
www.crophungerwalk.org →Ensuring kids in Minnesota don't go hungry on weekends. Monday through Friday, kids can rely on school meals — Every Meal fills the Saturday and Sunday gap.
www.everymeal.org →A Christian nonprofit dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit — working with long-term food distribution partners that empower communities to move from relief to development.
www.fmsc.org →Working out of Green Valley, Arizona — offering water, food and first aid to migrants suffering in the desert, while encouraging humane and just approaches to immigration policy.
www.gvs-samaritans.org →Tackling food waste and hunger simultaneously through food rescue — recovering unexpired food that would otherwise go to waste and making it available to neighbors in need.
www.joyceuptownfoodshelf.org →Providing healthy meals to Minnesotans in areas where the need is greatest — with the belief that all people deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect.
www.loavesandfishesmn.org →Delivering fresh, nutritious meals directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Twin Cities — along with the social connection that helps people remain living independently.
www.meals-on-wheels.com →Provide Housing & Shelter
Aeon creates and sustains quality affordable homes that strengthen lives and communities.
www.aeon.org →Agate Housing and Services offers holistic support to help people facing homelessness take the next step on their path to housing stability — including street outreach, emergency shelter, permanent housing, eviction prevention, and more.
www.agateservices.org →Providing donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning to housing stability — with locations in Roseville, Plymouth, and Bloomington.
www.bridging.org →Oak Grove is a founding member of Cornerstone, which provides services to anyone in immediate danger of domestic assault — offering comprehensive support to help individuals and families achieve economic independence.
www.cornerstonemn.org →Housing in Action is leading the fight for housing justice by creating dignified, affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. Through advocacy and community engagement, Housing in Action co-creates trusting relationships and strong communities that have the power to transform their neighborhoods.
www.housinginaction.org →Project for Pride in Living builds and manages safe, quality, affordable housing across the Twin Cities, with support services to create stability and pride. Their career readiness programs provide participants with the skills necessary to get and keep a job with proven income growth and job placements.
www.ppl-inc.org →Settled exists to help churches invite their neighbors off the street and into full community through intentional tiny home villages called Sacred Settlements.
www.settled.org →Believing that every child deserves a bed, Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds and delivers beds to children in need — answering a national call to ensure no child sleeps on the floor.
www.shpbeds.org →Empower Achievement
An international nonprofit connecting people through crowdfunded loans — tackling financial inequality by putting the power of financial inclusion in the hands of individuals around the world.
www.kiva.org →Based in Lahore, Pakistan, PEB provides high-quality education rooted in Christian principles to children regardless of ethnic or religious background — forming citizen-leaders of character and service.
www.peb.edu.pk →Oak Grovers have partnered with this program for many years — supporting access to education beyond sixth grade for children in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala, where free public education ends too soon.
www.sltscholars.org →A free after-school program of Bloomington Public Schools helping elementary and middle school students complete homework and reinforce classroom learning.
www.bloomingtonschools.org →Provide Comprehensive Services
Oak Grove has supported this mission for many years. Its threefold purpose — to educate, to provide land, and to raise the self-esteem of local Mayans — has drawn Oak Grove volunteers time and again.
www.sanlucasmission.org →A basic needs and social services organization promoting access to healthy foods, stable housing, and other supportive services. Oak Grove collects non-perishable food and hygiene items throughout the year as well as monetary donations.
www.veap.org →Our History in Mission
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Mission isn't a program — it's how we show up in the world.
