Would you join us in advance of this special donation event?

This major fundraising opportunity is coming Tuesday, December 3. Here are 3 ways you can help!

Idea #1 Consider taking up a collection among your co-workers, Sunday School class, or other group. Give advance notice; share our website or this video link to help generate interest and motivate giving.

Idea #2 Does your employer have a matching gift program? Many companies encourage charitable giving and will match the amount you donate. Ask your Human Resources person for details and limitations.

Idea #3 Copy our logo from our website and paste into a Facebook post December 1 or 2. Ask friends to specifically donate to Park View Community Mission on Facebook early in the morning of December 3.

Thanks For a Great First Run! We've started Lynchburg's newest race tradition with 181 registrations for our "Love Your Neighbor 5K" November 9, and hope you will join us next year! We are grateful to everyone who volunteered, participated, and sponsored the event, including these sponsors not mentioned previously: Central Virginia Orthodontics, Custom Embroidery & Screen Printing, and Seven Hills Dance Studio.

"Up to Our Ankles" in Socks, Thanks to Centra Hospice When the staff at Centra Hospice got the idea to collect socks, they knew they had big shoes to fill... that is, there's a big need among the homeless, veterans, and others. They shared over a thousand pairs with Park View to distribute over the coming winter months. Thanks, Centra, that was quite a "feat." We warm souls... and soles!

Don't stay home alone...Urgent need for holiday helpers: Click here.

Faces of Park View: Meet Julie Farley! Coming to LU from her hometown of Monmouth, Maine, Julie saw Lynchburg as "the big city." Armed with a degree in Psychology and Youth Ministry, she met her future husband while working for the bus ministry at Thomas Road.

They raised four children and she had been a Sunday School teacher for 25 years when she felt led to serve in the community. When Julie heard about a need for food at Park View she stopped by with some cans and met Director Gordy Harper. As they talked he mentioned a need for a driver with a commercial license, which fit with her experience. Last year when Food for Thought needed a program director, her organization skills and warehouse experience with pallet jacks was the perfect fit! One of Julie's favorite verses also fits nicely with this time of year and is shown below. Thanks, Julie, for sharing your time and talents with us!

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