Branches of Washington is a new initiative created by members of several Washington churches, intended to help break the cycle of poverty for Washington's families. In conversations with staff and faculty at all seven Washington schools, a consistent concern is that many children struggle to make the best of their school years due to lack of adequate housing, transportation, food, or clothing. 

Branches' primary focus is to help the children and youth of our community arrive at school each day ready to learn. While groups like Weekend Snackpac and Moms Who Care are doing great work for our kids, and there are many other groups helping to address families' larger food and clothing needs, there are still gaps. 

Branches of Washington is committed to empowering all our kids to succeed in life. While our covenant and strategic plan are still in development, we are ready to hit the ground running with some initial strategies. Our first projects identified are to create a resource closet at the SCC parsonage which will make better use of items for in-school supply closets (such as Moms Who Care, Panther Pantry, Panther Pro Shop), and to host a back-to-school giveaway in the SCC parking lot, with hygiene and laundry items, among other things. 

If you're interested in learning more, or feeling called to be part of this ministry, fill out this form and we'll be in touch soon.