Community

To fulfill our vision as a Resource for the Bloomingdale Area, we have listed some local resources and organizations that Incarnation supports or sponsors. Our outreach into our community is supported through space rental, donations and/or volunteer efforts.

Brochure See what a $5 Donation can buy!	Feeding Northwest DuPage The 3rd Sunday of the month is Food Pantry Sunday. The Pantry can purchase 1 lb of food for every 12 cents donated. We will collect monetary donations each 3rd Sunday of the month with the goal to raise enough funds to purchase a ton of food each quarter! Donations may be sent to the church office 261 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale to go towards this goal The Pantry's initial goal was to bring the area’s resources together in a collaborative program which could more efficiently provide emergency services to people living in Bloomingdale, Wayne and Winfield Townships. The first of three sites was opened on May 5, 1999. In the years since, assistance has been offered through sites housed in churches in Carol Stream, Wayne, and West Chicago. While the majority of food provided through the three food pantries is purchased through the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Feeding Northwest DuPage receives generous ongoing donations from area stores (particularly Dominick’s and Costco), churches, organizations, and individuals which have helped stock the pantries with basic food staples for those who could not otherwise afford to buy them. In addition to food, monetary assistance for housing (rent/mortgage/short-term shelter), utilities, prescription medications and other medical related needs, and transportation is available. Incarnation is one of a growing number of churches and organizations are making commitments to provide funds, facilities, and/or volunteers for the ever-increasing number of those who are seeking compassionate, effective assistance in the community.

	St. Luke's Philippine Independent Church Fr. Bert Liggayu leads this congregation consisting of Philippine immigrants to the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Sunday Services are at 3:30 PM at Church of the Incarnation, with fellowship following in the Undercroft. The Philippine Independent Church is affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Fr. Bert also leads worship at for Incarnation Church Services on Sunday mornings at 9 AM on a rotating basis. Fr. Ben Dungo serves as Deacon to both the St. Luke's and Incarnation congregations. For more information contact Fr. Bert (630) 889-1054, or fr.liggayu@yahoo.com

	First Asian Church Fr. Simon Singh leads this congregation of Indian and Pakistan Immigrants from around the Chicagoland area. Services follow the Episcopal tradition in Hindi. /font> 1st Asian became 1st Asian Episcopal Church in November 2009 Sunday services are at 5:00 PM at Church of the Incarnation. First Asian is a member of the Diocese of Chicago. For more information contact Fr. Singh at Phone 630-665-1599 or Email Simjuly4@aol.com

	Gamblers Anonymous GA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership; they are self-supporting through our own contributions. Gamblers Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stop gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same. Bloomingdale Gambler's .Anonymous (GA) Teens-Mondays 7:30 PM Everyone-Tuesdays 7:30 PM (Undercroft) Step Meeting 1^st Tuesday of month Non-Smoking

	Transforming the lives of homeless families Bridge Communities is a dynamic, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of homeless families through partnering with talented, resourceful individuals and groups in our community. Our program of housing, mentoring and empowering families focuses on moving them towards a goal of self-sufficiency.

	Almost Home Foundation Almost Home Foundation has an aggressive goal to make it a unique and successful organization. Their mission is to: To save adoptable dogs and cats from being destroyed by finding permanent, loving homes To educate the public on the importance of spay/neutering their pets to reduce the surplus of unwanted animals To promote training to help the family and animal to live together To network with other organizations so that together we can make a larger impact on saving animals. To work with municipalities to ensure stray dogs are scanned for microchips and given to rescues if not claimed by owners. To inform the public on responsible pet ownership. To advocate for the animals to ensure that no breed specific legislation is enacted and that these animals are always treated in a humane way. No animal that threatens the safety and welfare of anyone will knowingly be deemed adoptable. Almost Home is a Rescue not a Shelter. This simply means they do not own a building where animals are housed, they look for loving foster homes that will give temporary care and love on the animal’s journey to a permanent, loving home. When a foster home is not available, they will board the animal at a boarding kennel. They also are a “No Kill” Rescue. This simply means that they endeavor to find a home for animals that are adoptable. When there is an animal that is seriously ill or very aggressive toward humans, euthanasia is performed in a humane way. Every animal is given a chance. No healthy and adoptable animal will be euthanized.

	Marklund Home Marklund is a not-for-profit network of services providing a full life experience for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. They ensure that every person receives the very best care possible. It is our goal to help each individual reach his/her highest potential and live as full a life as possible. Marklund has grown into seven homes and many related programs throughout the Chicago area. Marklund serves individuals with severe and profound developmental disabilities through 24-hour nursing care, and a full range of therapeutic and educational programs. Beginning with one child, one open heart and one home, Marklund is now a place where hundreds are impacted, by many staff and volunteers, in many different sites throughout DuPage and Kane Counties. Incarnation provides a drop off site for clothing and clothing accessories. This Drop Off Box is available to the public to donate used but in good condition articles of clothing, which Marklund uses/sells to provide needed services to their clients. Marklund at Mill Creek 1 South 450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 630-593-550

Transforming the lives of homeless families