Outreach at Rejoice in the Lord Ministries
At Rejoice in the Lord Ministries, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community. Through partnerships, service initiatives, and literacy advocacy, we aim to meet practical needs and empower individuals and families to thrive. Our mission is to share God’s love by serving those around us and creating opportunities for growth and success.
Community Partnerships: Serving Together
Our Community Partnerships Outreach program collaborates with local organizations to meet the needs of Central Florida. By joining forces, we amplify our impact and bring practical support to those who need it most. Some ways we serve include:
Food Drives for the Homeless:
Providing meals and support to those experiencing homelessness.
Disaster Relief:
Delivering supplies to hurricane victims and families in crisis.
School Support:
Addressing needs at community schools, such as school nurse supplies and food pantry drives.
Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives:
Promoting health education and support for families.
eGroups Outreach:
Feeding the homeless and partnering with organizations like Second Harvest to fight food insecurity.
Every act of service is an opportunity to make a difference and shine God’s light into the world.
Need to Read (N2R): Literacy Outreach for Families
Need to Read (N2R) is a visionary initiative created by Pastor Roderick and Vanessa Zak to combat childhood illiteracy. N2R works to eliminate barriers to literacy by equipping families and caregivers with the tools and resources they need to help children develop strong reading skills from birth.
50,000 Books Given Away: Distributing free books to children and families to create inspiring home reading environments.
6,000 Parent Trainings: Providing interactive workshops to teach parents how to build pre-reading skills and encourage early literacy.
N2R focuses on addressing one of the most significant challenges facing our nation: the cycle of low literacy. Research shows that 43% of children enter kindergarten unprepared, and 85% of a child’s brain develops before the age of 5. By engaging parents, caregivers, and educators, we work to create a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
N2R hosts engaging events at childcare centers, Head Starts, and elementary schools that bring families and communities together to celebrate literacy. Our programs include:
- Parenting Workshops: Helping parents and caregivers foster early literacy in the home.
- Interactive Literacy Events: Featuring storytelling, games, and fun activities to encourage a love of reading.
- Book Bundles: Delivering carefully curated sets of books to families, ensuring children have access to high-quality reading materials at home.
- Community Engagement: Partnering with organizations like Lift Orlando, YMCA, and Universal Foundation to expand literacy outreach and support local families.
Through these efforts, we aim to create a brighter future for every child, one page at a time.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Rejoice in the Lord Ministries invites you to be part of our outreach efforts. Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or partner with us, there are countless ways to get involved and help us make an eternal impact. Together, we can bring hope, healing, and opportunities to our community.
Contact Us!
Ready to get involved? Contact us today to learn more about our outreach programs and how you can join us in transforming lives. info@rejoiceinthelord.org
