The Benevolence Minstry exists to serve those in our community who are in need. We invest in both individual needs and community organizations to address larger systemic needs. We can serve because of the generostiy of those who have choosen to live below their means so that we can give beyond our limits.
We seek to understand each need and to see how we can best serve in a sustainable and caring way. To request benevolence assistance please complete a Benevolence Request at the link below. All requests are prayerfully considered and a member of the Benevolence Team will reach out to learn more.
Current Needs
Below are a list of current needs in our community. Thank you for considering supporting these needs. Your generosity allows us to meet needs without delay.
Who: 3 members of family seeking political asylum
City/Town: Lowell, MA
Need: Clothing needs
When: ASAP
Funds Requested ($): $0
Church: Mount Hope Burlington
Notes: Details on sizes needed below…
Man
T-Shirt: Small
Pants: Size 30
Shoes: 7 1/2
Son
T-Shirt: Medium
Pants: Size 32
Shoes: 9 1/2
Woman
T-Shirt: Size XS
Pants: Size 8
Shoes: 5 1/2
Clothes can be brought to the church office. Donations of clothing gift cards (Marshalls, etc) are also welcomed.
Requestor: Single Woman
City/Town: Lowell, MA
Age: 50-55
Children: 2
Need: Rental assistance after illness and extended family needs.
When: August 2022
Funds Requested ($): 5,000
Church: Mount Hope Burlington
Notes: She has been ill which has been limiting income. Extended family has also come upon some hard times which has led to multiple families living under one roof while in need of basic necessities like clothing.
Recent Met Needs
Below are a list of needs that have been recently met. Thank you for your generosity in caring for our community!
Requestor: Sylvia’s Haven
City/Town: Woburn, MA
Need: Housing needs for women’s shelter
Church: Mount Hope Belmont
Notes: Sylvia’s Haven is moving and is in need of some supplies to set up the new location. These include a washer, dryer, refrigerator, bed, bedding, dining room chairs, and some moving costs. (Items do not need to be new).
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Family of 5
City/Town: Billerica, MA
Need: Housing Assistance due to injury.
Funds Requested ($): 3,000
Church: Mount Hope Burlington
Notes: An injury and car repairs led to lack of income and extra expenses which put this family behind on rent. He is doing better and back to work now and they are seeking a more sustainable situation long term.
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Woman who is a refugee and her 6 month old son
City/Town: Waltham, MA
Age(s): 37
Need: Utilties and rent assistance
Funds Needed ($): 1700
Church: Kataluma Minstries
Notes: She is a refugee and got Covid along with her 6 month old son. She is working but this was reduced due to Covid.
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Family of 6
City/Town: Billerica, MA
Age(s): 30s with 4 children
Need: Rent money due to COVID illness
Funds Needed ($): 6000
Church: Mount Hope Burlington
Notes: COVID illness led to income loss due to ICU hospitalization for family business.
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Family of 5
City/Town: Burlington, MA
Age(s): 30s with 3 young children
Need: Electricity was shut off
Funds Needed ($): 1035
Church: Mount Hope Burlington
Notes: COVID led to job loss/reduction and financial difficulties. Both parents are working again but fell behind.
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Woman
City/Town: Belmont, MA
Age: 40-45
Need: Reliable Vehicle
Funds Needed ($): Variable / In Process
Church: Mount Hope Belmont
Notes: She recently purchased a vehicle that quickly had trouble and was deemed unsafe to drive. Members of MH have aided in helping her navigate negotiation, lemon law, and tax abatement to recover the costs. She has received some refunds but is still in a tight spot. She is contributing signficantly to the cost of the new (used) vehicle and the Benevolence / Compassion team aims to support her in covering the remainer of the cost to ensure she has safe and reliable transporation.
Please consider supporting this need and also if you are selling a reliable used car, please reach out as well. Thank you for your consideration in rallying around this need!
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Single Woman
City/Town: Burlington, MA
Age: 74
Need: Help recovering from financial scam.
Funds Needed ($): 1725 (for rent support)
Church: Mount Hope Burlington
Notes: She was the victim of a financial scam whick took her savings and left her with debt.
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Single Woman
City/Town: Burlington, MA
Age: 40-50
Children: 2
Need: Moving help and new apartment deposit.
When: Saturday, February 6th
Funds Requested ($): Deposit
Church: Mount Hope
Notes: Rent increased dramatically and she needed to move. New apartment found and needs help transitioning.
This need was met in full. Thank you!
Requestor: Single Woman
City/Town: West Boylston, MA
Age: 29
Children: 1
Need: Rental Assistance (current and late)
Funds Requested ($): 2,500
Church: Mount Hope
Notes: Virtual learning has made it difficult to earn income without childcare options.
This need was met in full. Thank you!