Mercy Ministry


Steve and the ministry believe the Great Commission is more than fulfilling Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15-18 of going, preaching, healing and delivering but also includes Matthew 25:31-46, to feed, clothe, provide water, give shelter and visit those in prision as well as minister to the needs of widows and orphans, James 1:27.

Internationally we attempt to do this as God provides but in the US we have been doing this for over fifteen years, first through a Christian Health Club, then a mission outreach called the Jesus House beside the Ohio State University campus and over the last ten years throught the H.E.L.P. House Community Outreach Center which was founded by Steve and his mother Dee Heilman who is the director. 

If you desire to give to the H.E.L.P. House please send an e-mail confirming your offering is for the H.E.L.P. House.

H.E.L.P House Community Outreach Center

Description

The H.E.L.P. House Community Outreach opened as a youth outreach for young people and their families in February 1999 at 106 West High Street, London OH.   Since opening, it has evolved into a mission for helping all those in need with food and clothing, household items, referrals, and emergency funding. 

In 2006, the H.E.L.P. House moved to 122 East Center Street, London OH 43140 after outgrowing it's second location at 253 W. High Street.

Objectives

·               To provide needed services to those at risk.

·               To empower clients toward personal and economic independence.

·               To bring them the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love.

·               To promote and network with other social services and agencies that complement the services of the H.E.L.P. House.

Services 

·               Food Pantry (official food pantry of the Mid-Ohio Food Bank) 

·               Clothing Pantry 

·               Household pantry 

·               Loving Kindness Soup Kitchen 

·               Emergency funding (when funds are available) to help with eviction prevention, prescriptions, etc. 

·               Prayer, counseling, emotional support 

·               Referrals to agencies and organizations 

Special Outreaches

·               Easter baskets and clothing 

·               Back to school supplies and clothing 

·               Coat drive  

·               Thanksgiving 

·               Christmas Party for children; Christmas Shopping Day for parents to select new and used presents for children 

Status

·               The H.E.L.P. House is a 501(c)(3) organization.  

·               The H.E.L.P. House is non-denominational and non-discriminatory. 

Statistics from 2008
Provided 230,942 items of food to our neighbors in need – that’s almost a quarter of a million!
Distributed over 30,000 items of clothing…more than any other year!
Almost 22,000 household, over-the-counter meds and personal care items were distributed – another record!
There were11,105 family visits in 2008 -- also a new record!
A total of 587 NEW families came through the doors in 2008!
The Loving Kindness Kitchen provided almost 19,000 prepared meals!

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