Community Involvement
Recent Blogposts
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Thanksgiving Box Thank You
We are grateful for everyone who participated in this year’s Thanksgiving Box Project-whether you donated food or money for turkeys or volunteered time loading or delivering boxes! More than 320 families in the Cleveland area received a dinner box & turkey, a One Year New Testament, and an invitation to watch the Parkside Christmas Concert as a result of your generosity. Thank you!
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Christmas Benevolence Project 2020
Parkside Church desires to share the joy of Christmas with families in need, both in Cleveland through our partnership with Scranton Road Bible Church, and in our surrounding community by partnering with local schools and organizations. By purchasing essentials and Christmas gifts, our goal is to offer families hope during the holiday season: the hope that comes from generosity, and the hope that comes from Jesus.
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Event
Thanksgiving Box Project 2020
Start Time: Sun 18, Oct. 2020, 8:15 a.m.
End Time: Sat 21, Nov. 2020, noon
Every fall for the past 34 years, Parkside Church has helped provide complete Thanksgiving dinners to families in the Cleveland area. Boxes filled with non-perishable food and a whole roasting turkey are hand-delivered to those who might otherwise be unable to enjoy the holiday with a traditional meal.
We invite you and your family to join us as we partner with Scranton Road Bible Church to make this Thanksgiving Day brighter for over 300 families. -
Running With A Mission - Support The City Mission!
Support The City Mission by Running or Walking Virtually!
Anywhere, Anytime September 19-October 3
We're sad we can't gather in person for our 9th annual event, but we hope you'll still join us!
There’s just two more weeks to register in time to ensure your t-shirt, bib, and swag are delivered for the open race period. Sign up by September 9 and your items will be mailed straight to your door by September 19.
And be sure to join one of our East Side, West Side, or Downtown Facebook event meetups once you've registered!
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Red Cross Volunteers Needed
Blood Donor Screeners Needed
COVID-19 has disrupted our daily lives, but the need for lifesaving blood hasn’t changed.
To help protect everyone’s safety, we have a high-priority need for Blood Donor Screener volunteers to take temperatures of blood donors entering American Red Cross blood drives or donation centers, following several enhanced blood donation protocols.
In this volunteer position you can volunteer just once or multiple times, the choice is yours!
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Scranton Road Book & Food Drive
In partnership with Scranton Road Bible Church (SRBC), we are collecting non-perishable food items and new or gently used children's books for families in the Cleveland area. Each year, families who attend Parkside's Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) support a similar effort for SRBC through the canned food donations that are collected during VBC week. Over the years, we have collected thousands of cans! Even though VBC has been canceled for 2020, our effort to support those in need through SRBC continues. We invite you to partner with us either by donating food or books, or giving financially. Learn More>
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Flowers for the Frontline
Four Thousand Orchids
On Wednesday morning, a white semi-truck backed into the Parkside Church parking lot and dropped off pallets containing over 4,000 full-size potted orchid plants. This was one of many trucks sent out by Green Circle Growers to drop off donations of over 50,000 orchids to cities across the country including New York, Los Angeles, Tampa, and Cleveland. “We realized our nation's healthcare workers have been experiencing some of the darkest days of our lifetimes. If our orchids can provide a bit of joy and color for these very deserving individuals, we felt it was the least we could do during this difficult time." Scott Giesbrecht, Co-CEO of Just Add Ice and Green Circle Growers said in a statement. Four local churches volunteered to help the company disperse the flowers in Cleveland.
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United Way COVID-19 Drive
As you know, Healthcare facilities are facing a shortage of crucial supplies needed to care for patients and clients.
Are you looking for a way to help our community and express your gratitude for these forks on the front-lines?
If you can help, the following information is for your consideration:
* UH Geauga Medical Center is currently seeking individuals to sew masks, donate supplies, or make a gift to support COVID19 care.
There are also immediate needs in local Health Agencies:
* Ravenwood Health
* Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, Chardon Office
* Catholic Charities, Geauga County
* Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers
* Lake County Free Clinic
* Family and Community Services
* WomenSafe
*NAMI
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Help for Geauga County Residents
2-1-1 HelpLink is available 24/7 for assistance connecting with local health and human care services. For local resources related to COVID-19 in Geauga County, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211oh.org. Please be aware that hold times may be longer due to the increased number of calls.
More information about Coronavirus can be found at CORONAVIRUS.OHIO.GOV Individuals can also get information about the virus when calling 211. (Information provided by Cuyahoga County Public Health).
The United Way Aging and Disability Resource Center can assist with rent, gas, utilities, and Geauga Transit passes and can assist those not over 60 or disabled in conjunction with the Salvation Army.
The Geauga Hunger Task Force pantries are still open providing food with drive up, curbside service. Call 2-1-1 for pantry locations and hours of operation or go to: https://www.geaugahungertaskforce.org/how-to-find-help
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Help Geauga County's Seniors- Food Drive
The Geauga County Department on Aging is asking for help with the collection of shelf stable / non-perishable items that they can distribute to home bound seniors in need.
Please drop the following items in the drop off box in the lobby at the Department on Aging, 470 Center St., Bldg #2, Chardon (Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.)
Bread, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Oatmeal, Box Cereal, Box Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Canned Soup, Crackers, Canned Tuna/ Chicken, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, Rice/Noodles Packet/Meal, Canned/Plastic Bottled Juice, Granola Bars, Powdered Drink Mix.