Casey Elementary School
Covenant's next-door neighbor. Casey Elementary is a Jackson Public School that serves students in grades K-5. Covenant is an adopter of Casey, with members serving as weekly reading buddies or tutors and filling occasional special roles like science fair judges, arts performers and “facility sprucers.” Learn more at http://casey.jpsms.org/
To get involved, contact Mary Lewis,
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered organization whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to disciple them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. Learn more at www.cefonline.com
French Camp Academy
French Camp Academy is a safe, stable, healing place dedicated to providing a Christian boarding school and home experience for young people needing an alternative place to live and learn. Learn more at www.frenchcamp.org
Habitat for Humanity
In order for families to succeed in life, they need a decent place to call home. Driven by this belief and striving to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area has built more than 600 homes in the tri-county area since 1986. Homeowners provide “sweat equity” and in turn are offered a 30 year no-interest mortgage. Learn more at www.habitatmca.org
Knit Wits
Covenant members knit hats, scarves, washcloths and other items for those who have need. A message of God’s love is attached to these handcrafted gifts.
To get involved, contact Ann Bevalaque,
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a local mission that provides hot meals 15 times a month for 24 elderly, indigent people. Covenant cooks and delivers food 4 times a month.
To get involved, contact Frieda Lauderdale,
Mission Mississippi
The goal of Mission Mississippi is to encourage and demonstrate unity in the body of Christ across racial and denominational lines so that communities throughout Mississippi can see practical evidence of the Gospel message. They organize prayer meetings between black and white churches, racial reconciliation sessions for students, and host racial reconciliation banquets. Learn more at www.missionmississippi.net
Operation Shoestring
Operation Shoestring provides year-round academic, social and emotional support to elementary, middle school and high school children in central Jackson, while supporting and providing resources to their families. Learn more at www.operationshoestring.org
Stewpot Community Services
Stewpot, located in downtown Jackson, serves a hot meal every day to anyone in need. Stewpot also offers shelter, clothing, counseling and children’s programs. Covenant prepares meals and serves on the 4th Sunday every other month. Learn more at www.stewpot.org