Why alternative giving? How to Give: December 1st through December 19th We want to celebrate and honor the ministry of Give via text-to-give or Jesus Christ in the world during Advent and the mail your check with enclosed Christmas season. form to Northaven. We want to remember our friends and family during the holiday season of gift giving. Text-To-Give: We want to reduce the stress that comes with the Use your phone and frantic build up to the holidays. Text the giving keyword for the organization We want to reduce material waste and redirect the to 469-212-0112. resources associated with consumerism— shopping, gift wrapping, gasoline consumption, etc. “As one body of Christ, the people of We want to give a gift that supports a cause or charity that is making a difference in lives in the Northaven are committed to sharing God’s larger community. love for the world through ministries of compassion, peace, justice and For the organizations, your generosity represents a reconciliation.” wonderful, unsolicited gift to help meet their financial needs and carry out their mission. How alternative giving works 11211 Preston Rd. Make your list of recipients you wish to honor (e.g. Dallas, TX 75230 family, work colleagues, and friends). (214) 363-2479 www.northaven.org From the list of organizations provided in this brochure, select the one that best fits each recipient. Complete the order form with your selected organizations and the amounts of your contributions listed and mail it with your check (made out to Northaven United Methodist Church) to the church. 2020 Alternative Giving Dates Your Gift Alternative Giving Organizations This year, you will have the opportunity to Dallas Peace & Justice Center GROW North Texas pick up a Christmas card for each of your recipients at the Church. Check the e- The oldest and largest peace and justice A nonprofit, grassroots organization whose newsletter for the dates of card distribution. organization in North Texas. DPC’s mission is goal is to use our state’s existing surplus fresh You can then address the cards to your based on a vision of reconciliation to promote produce resources to help alleviate hunger friends with personal notes. Each card education, dialogue, and action for peace. and improve nutrition for food-insecure indicates that you have made a contribution to https://dpjc.org/ Texans. The Network brings together the organization in the recipient’s honor and Text (your amount) PEACE to 469-212-0112 growers, volunteers, and service agencies to that this is a project of Northaven UMC. Recommended minimum donation: $30.00 provide food for the hungry from fruits and vegetables left in the field after the harvest Early in the new year, Northaven UMC will North Dallas Shared Ministries and other unutilized supplies. send your donation to the organizations you http://www.grownorthtexas.org select. All the contributions will be recorded. A non-profit charitable outreach of more than Text (your amount) GLEAN to 469-212-0112 All contributions are tax deductible. A single fifty north Dallas congregations providing Recommended minimum donation: $30.00 check will be mailed to each organization on food, clothing, financial aid, medical care and the list. The names of the honored recipients other assistance to Dallas residents. Vickery Meadow Youth Foundation will be included in the letter to the http://www.ndsm.org/ organization. Text (your amount) NDSM to 469-212-0112 A nonprofit with a mission to provide best Recommended minimum donation: $30.00 practice educational and enrichment programs Parents, please consider teaching your to the children and youth of Vickery Meadow, children the importance of giving to others by UMCOR enabling them to grow to their full potential. selecting an organization to honor someone Alternative Christmas Giving funds will help significant in their lives such as a teacher, The United Methodist Committee on Relief provide support and dignity to the students of grandparent, aunt/uncle, or friend. with funds designated to alleviate national Sam Tasby Middle School. and international disasters. www.vmydf.com http://www.umcor.org/ Text (your amount) VMYF to 469-212-0112 How To Give: Recommended minimum donation: $30.00 Text UMCOR to 469-212-0112 You may give via check, simply mark your Recommended minimum donation: $30.00 memo line with ALT and the name of your BECA/Godparent Program charity. ODIM A program of our sister parish, María Madre To give via text-to-give, use your phone and Organization for the Development of the de los Pobres in El Salvador provides text the giving keyword to 469-212-0112 or in Indigenous Maya, is a non-profit organization students with Christian formation classes, the case of the BECA program, text the that works in two communities of Lake Atitlán medical exams, school supplies, and tuition amount with the keyword. (Example: 300 in Guatemala to help the Maya people each year. Godparents may support a child in BECA ) improve their quality of life through health grades 1-9 for $300 per year, $360 for a youth services and educational programs. in grades 10- 12, or $500 per year to support If you would like to give more than the recommended http://www.odimguatemala.org/ a university student. amount, text your amount and the keyword (Ex: 50 Text ODIM to 469-212-0112 http://bit.ly/BECA-ElSalvador PEACE) to 469-212-0112 Recommended minimum donation: $30.00 Text (300, 360 or 500) BECA to 469-212-0112. .