We value opportunities to share the light of Christ with our community.
Below are just a few ways that you can join our efforts throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond:
Habitat for Humanity
Every other year, Church of the Lakes builds a Habitat for Humanity house. Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. Many people in our community, right around the corner from us, do not have a safe and affordable place to live. We strive to rectify this by taking the initiative to both fund and build a Habitat House. We have completed 13 houses thus far and we are building our 14th in the summer of 2026. Once the house is built, the partner family, who works alongside of us in construction, purchase the remaining mortgage on the house with a no-profit, no-interest loan. Habitat for Humanity is a great organization to truly be the hands and feet of Christ by offering a home for someone to live in and by sharing the love of Christ in the process. To volunteer with us on this Habitat build click here.
Christian Children’s Home of Ohio
CCHO provides a safe and stable environment where abused, neglected and abandoned children find healing, discover hope and experience unconditional love. We support them through giving throughout the year and specifically helping to create special Christmas’ for the children at the facility. Find out more about CCHO.
HopeBridge
HopeBridge advocates for change in the Ohio foster care system by mobilizing churches into action and equipping communities to serve. We partnered with HopeBridge to establish our own foster care ministry GRACE6:8. We continue to support the important ministries that HopeBridge is able to provide to at-risk single mothers, foster caregiving families, and aging out youth throughout our region. Find out more about HopeBridge.
Canton For All People
Canton For All People is working to improve the quality of life for residents of downtown Canton. They focus on food and housing insecurity. We have worked with Canton for All People since its inception and in 2022 we committed to a 10-year giving pledge of $10,000 per year. Learn more about the work being done by Canton for All People.
Henderson Settlement
Our youth have served the Henderson Settlement in Frakes, KY, 3 times. They serve through various projects including home repairs, building (sheds, additions, etc.), painting, pressure washing and more. Learn more about the Henderson Settlement.
Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank
Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank offers support to families in times of need by providing access to diapers, period supplies and other essentials through a network of community partners. We support the diaper bank through volunteering to help package essentials to prepare them for distribution. We also have held product drives for item donations. Learn more about the diaper bank.
RAHAB Ministries
RAHAB Ministries provides Christ-centered transformational services to those directly affected by sex trafficking. RAHAB offers street team outreach, jail ministries, drop-in homes, mentoring, education, training and more. We support RAHAB through regular financial giving. Learn more about RAHAB Ministries.
Project KARE/Adopt-a-child
Every December we partner with Stark County Jobs and Family Services to make sure that children served by SCJFS have a joyful Christmas. We are provided with information about the children’s age, sizes, and gift suggestions. Members of our congregation have the opportunity to select a child to “adopt” and provide wrapped gifts for the holiday. We also provide gift cards to needy teens. More information about Project Kare.
Total Living Center
TLC provides free support to those struggling in the Canton area. They help to meet basic needs consistently while focusing on personal growth, family health and stability. They have services including grocery distribution, weekly meals, hair salons, chiropractic services, laundromat, and more. We support TLC through volunteers, and financial contributions. Learn more about Total Living Center.
Family Living Center
FLC is the only homeless shelter in Stark County that serves families with children, households without children and single women. They provide safe, temporary housing, basic needs and access to community resources to help families regain stability. We provide financial and meal support. Learn more about Family Living Center.
S.A.L.T. Box
This ministry of St. John Lutheran church in Canal Fulton offers hot meals 2 Sundays a month to the community and provides bagged grocery items. Our children and youth help serve regularly throughout the year. More information about S.A.L.T. Box.
The Pregnancy and Parenting Center
This ministry provides resources, education and small groups for expectant moms and dads. They also offer medical services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and STI testing and treatment. We support their mission through an annual baby bottle boomerang fundraising campaign. More information about the Pregnancy and Parenting Center.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA works with coaches and athletes to know Christ and grow in Him. They help arrange programs, small groups and activities for area high school and college coaches and athletes. They also run a free 2-day all-abilities sports camp for people with disabilities ages 5 and up. We support them through regular financial giving, promotion with our youth athletes, and volunteers for the all-abilities camp. More information about FCA.