Poverty and hunger have gained a devastating edge in urban neighborhoods and rural communities alike. Through Community Engagement, Convoy resources, empowers, and partners with local leaders and churches through training, mentoring, and coaching. Convoy believes that increased presence and partnership will help strengthen and enrich entire cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
The work done through Community Engagement serves people in need through partnership.
Alongside local churches, businesses, community leaders, and volunteers, Convoy provides training and resources to care for those who need hope.
In Lawrence, Massachusetts, Granite City Church recently mobilized 50 volunteers to partner with Convoy of Hope and serve their community through our Community Engagement loads.
Volunteers helped their neighbors in a number of ways, including stocking two local food pantries — House of Mercy and Lazarus House — helping them continue their mission to serve over 1,500 families every week.
Just 15 minutes after the volunteers left, they received a picture from a woman excited that she got to take home snack cakes after lunch. Guests could not believe that they could take home a whole box.
“When I left Lazarus House, we brought supplies to House of Mercy,” said Joseph Garon, campus pastor of Granite United Church. “First thing said when we opened the door and they saw Powerade was, ‘Thank God! We just ran out of drinks for our guests last night.’ It’s such an amazing privilege to be a part of this! It encourages the church, and two ministries in Lawrence, and will have a great impact on literally thousands of people in need.”
The needs in communities in the United States are real, but so are the solutions. In 2024, Convoy served more than 1.2 million people in communities just like Lawrence. And we’ll serve even more in 2025.
