Nonprofit offers community connection, resources, prayer

Chelsea Greve, the director of Our Father’s House, recently provided a program for the Livingston Lions Club.

Located at 203 E. Calhoun in Livingston, Our Father’s House is a nonprofit that is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to minister to the homeless and people in the community in need.

The community-based nonprofit feeds 50-70 people daily, providing breakfast every morning and a hot lunch every day as well. Greve said clients may shop for free and pick three items of pants, shirts, undies and socks and can also have a shower.

“Our Father’s House is a community mission serving individuals and families from all walks of life – offering a meal, clothing, laundry, showers, and connection for anyone in need of support, hope, or a place to belong. While we do serve those experiencing homelessness, the majority of those we serve are everyday members of our community who are navigating real-life challenges,” Greve said.

“Our mission is to offer the community connection, prayer and resources while building positive relationships. It is our goal to show the love of Christ to our community by ministering in this very practical way,” she said.

Our Father’s House has continuous needs. These include:

• Personal hygiene items - deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, disposable razors, shaving cream, wipes, hairbrushes and/or combs, nail clippers, large containers of liquid body wash, large containers of shampoo and conditioner.
• Food items - individually wrapped snacks, pop top soups and pop top meats (vienna sausage), pop tarts, high protein bars or snacks, bottled water, large containers of creamer and coffee, prepared meals enough for about 60 people.
• Other miscellaneous items - small throw blankets, men’s jeans sizes 29-34, men’s shoes sizes 9-11, new socks and undergarments for men, women and children, laundry supplies for high efficiency washers, large contractor trash bags and 13-gallon trash bags.

You may also partner with Our Father’s House through monetary donations and prayer for the community and the clients encountered.

For additional information, go to www.lvctx.com/ofh or call 936-256-3370.