Serve the North Shore
Loving our neighbors in word and deed.
Grace Presbyterian partners with various organizations to address essential needs and promote positive change across the North Shore and beyond. Explore the many ways you can make a difference.
On the North Shore
RUF at Northwestern
RUF is a Christian community at Northwestern University committed to reaching students with the gospel and equipping them to serve Christ. The group blends serious faith exploration with a welcoming and lighthearted atmosphere.
How you can serve: Reach out to Andrew Barber, RUF Campus Minister and Grace member, to learn about current volunteer opportunities.
rufnorthwestern.orgRUF-International at Northwestern University
RUF-I serves international students and scholars, creating a space for spiritual growth, cultural exchange, and faith exploration.
How you can serve: Reach out to John Matta, RUF-I Campus Minister and Grace congregant, to learn about this quarter’s needs.
Visit RUF-INew Trier Food Pantry
Join us on the first Saturday of each month as we partner with the New Trier Food Pantry for First Fruits Saturday. Volunteers help organize and distribute food to neighbors in our community. Families, students, and Grace Groups are encouraged to participate — volunteers ages 10 and up are welcome.
How you can serve: Sign up for a one- or two-hour shift between 10:00 am–12:00 pm through Church Center and serve alongside others from Grace as we care for our community.
newtriertownship.comYoungLife on the North Shore
YoungLife introduces students to Jesus Christ and helps them grow in faith through fun, engaging programs for middle school, high school, and college students.
How you can serve: Volunteer as a YoungLife leader, join the committee, or support financially.
northshore.younglife.orgAcross Greater Chicago
Safe Families For Children
Safe Families provides temporary housing and support for children in crisis due to issues like homelessness or family emergencies, promoting family reunification and preventing neglect.
How you can serve: Become a host family, a Family Friend, mentor a child, or attend a training session.
safe-families.orgGRIP Outreach for Youth
GRIP Outreach invests in the lives of at-risk Chicago teens through Christ-centered, life-on-life mentoring relationships.
How you can serve: Volunteer in outreach programs or support other service efforts.
gripyouth.comLiving Hope Church, Woodlawn
Located on the South Side of Chicago, Living Hope Church is a diverse and inclusive community centered on Jesus Christ.
How you can serve: Donate to Living Hope Church and their mission, or reach out to serve locally or on one of their mission trips.
livinghopechicago.orgBy The Hand Kids Club, Chicago
This after-school program walks alongside students from kindergarten through college, nurturing their mind, body, and spirit in a Christ-centered environment.
How you can serve: Donate, volunteer individually or as a group, or organize a fundraiser.
bythehand.orgDivine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary
This seminary provides biblical and theological instruction within correctional facilities in Illinois and Indiana, aiming to bring transformation and hope to inmates.
How you can serve: Donate, visit, or engage with students.
divinehope.net