Hands-On mission activities are for those parishioners who feel the calling to support people through active, physical work.  Many opportunities are available.

Our church has established a partnership with local service agencies to help provide for the needs of individuals in our community. We provide both personal hands-on (- symbol) and financial support (- symbol) to our mission partners as tagged below.

Christmas Sharing
In December, a consortium of area churches collaborates to share the Christmas spirit with local needy families. Piles of clothing, household goods, shoes, and toys are assembled at each church to distribute to the families who have been invited to participate. Along with these items, each child receives a new toy, and each family receives a large box of food. This is a community-wide event and many donations are needed to make this program happen. 

Focusing on families  in Wheaton-Warrenville School District 200, the entire program serves over 600 families.  First Presbyterian is one of the location where families come to participate.  Our church invites over 100 families to "shop" in the Ministry Center.  Volunteers sort the donations, prepare food boxes and assist during the distribution.  Our mission is to provide a Christian connection to these needy families while we help clothe and feed them. View photos and more information from Christmas Sharing in 2009, 2010, and 2011.  Contact: Tanya Downing

DuPage Habitat for Humanity
Provides home ownership opportunities for limited-income families. Volunteer Opportunities. To volunteer at the Habitat ReStore in Addison send email to: ReStore inquiry.  Westmont Work Day Photos - Contact: Judi Nychay

Interfaith Food Pantry
Provides food and personal care items to persons in need. Bring food donations to church the second Sunday of every month. Volunteer Opportunities . Contact: OPEN

Kemmerer Village
Save your food labels to help provide equipment for this Presbyterian child care agency in Assumption, Illinois. Contacts: Lou Ann Jones and Ronda Riffle

Marklund Charities
Helps infants, children, and adults with severe developmental disabilities reach their potential. Volunteer Opportunities. Contact: Becky Kienzle

Outreach Community Ministries
Puts Christian faith into responsible action through holistic community service - providing counseling, education and spiritual ministries for children, youth and adults. Volunteer Opportunities . Also, see Older Adults on the Hospitality page for our very special support in this area at Outreach. Contact: Sue Rohl

PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter - and much more)
Provides education, assistance and temporary shelter for homeless individuals and families. You can prepare food or provide hospitality at our local PADS site. Volunteer Opportunities . Contact: Anthony Lechiara

People’s Resource Center
Provides services to those in need by encouraging self-help, self-sufficiency, and self-worth. Volunteer Opportunities. Contact: OPEN

Transitional Housing
Provides intermediate term housing, mentoring and self -development goals, transportation, and maintenance assistance for needy families. Volunteer Opportunities. Contact: Rufus Robbins