This Christmas, help us bless others through Good Gifts
Every Christmas, we reimagine Good Gifts as a way to practise generosity by looking outward and blessing others in meaningful ways.
For 2024, we’re supporting two initiatives by passing on financial Good Gifts to the people they serve—one local and one international. These initiatives are:
Family of Christ - Ukraine
Family of Christ is the charitable arm of a local church by the same name in Uzhhorod, Ukraine. They have felt the call to be Jesus's hands and feet, and to show His love by delivering help, hope, and healing.
Since 2018 they have been providing humanitarian aid and discipleship as a ministry to their local community. With their deep local and national connections, and a small team of staff and volunteers, they are able to quickly and effectively meet needs across Ukraine.
With the full-scale war since 2022 they have massively expanded their work, supported by Christian charitable donations from all around the world.
This Christmas they are fundraising to provide 6,000 Christmas presents for Ukrainian children. These will go to children at the local orphanages they serve, the children of internally displaced people, and children in the frontline areas where they deliver aid. Family of Christ is almost entirely run by volunteers, and donations for this initiative will go directly to the gift fund.
Gratis
Established in 2016, Gratis is Central Vineyard’s weekly community meal to feed the hungry in Auckland CBD. Every year Gratis does something extra special at Christmas to make sure this community feels seen and loved at this festive time. This year we’re giving the people what they want…a KFC Christmas feast! And a bunch of aroha packs which contain practical items as well as some feastive treats.
You can bless the Gratis whānau by donating towards aroha packs.
