Even the smallest act of caring is like a drop of water, it will make ripples throughout the entire pond
Who we are, and What we do…
Clothing Children
Abundant Blessings mission is to provide clothing and shoes free-of-charge for foster children and children facing financial hardship within our community. We have been able to provide assistance to Abundant Blessing for several years now, helping them to continue their mission of serving area families in need. Last year, Abundant Blessings served more families than ever before and the need is growing.
After Schools Programs
We have been able to assist the Boys and Girls Club Reeds Unit with funding for several years, allowing them to to enable young people, especially those who need it the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens while fostering a sense of belonging, increasing self-esteem in all kids. It is our hope that with our help, Boys and Girls Club can reach even more children from across the Ozarks.
Changing Lives
Holding true to their core values has made Teen Challenge successful for over 60 years. They endeavor to transform lives through their troubled teen programs. We have assisted Ozarks Teen Challenge with a grant for campus programming expansion at their Branson West facility, allowing them to treat more teens who suffer from addictions
Helping to provide Dignified Work
Christian County Enterprises, an area business that creates jobs for developmentally challenged workers has received a grant from Christian Associates for several years to help them in developing additional meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Creating a Healthier Community
Volunteers in Medicine is dedicated to providing free high-quality health care to uninsured, under-served, and homeless residents in Christian, Stone and surrounding counties. Every day in America, millions of hard-working, uninsured, people are making the difficult choice between going to the doctor or putting food on the table. Christian Associates is proud to provide a grant to Volunteers in Medicine to allow them to continue expanding their services across the Ozarks. Volunteers in Medicine is 100% staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses, lab techs and healthcare professionals from the community who freely and selflessly give of their time and talents to help others in our community.
Feeding the Hungry
Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. While many families work hard to provide for themselves, more and more people in the U.S. relied on food assistance from charities the Southern Stone County Food Pantry. Christian Associates, who has over 50 years experience in feeding the hungry, was able to provide a meaningful grant to the Pantry to help them to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Last year, Christian Associates provided a grant of nearly $50,000 to Christian Action Ministries to support and expand their feeding operations into Stone County to help meet the growing needs of the community.
Ending Family Violence
Harbor House Domestic Violence Center is a house to call home when home isn’t safe anymore. It is a port and a harbor, a safe haven for women who have experienced the backlash of a stormy relationship. It is a refuge and a shelter, a safe house for women and children who have been victimized by domestic violence. Christian Associates founded Harbor House in 1984, and established the ministry as a stand alone organization in 2017. Today, Christian Associates provides additional facility space, allowing them to expand their services to include a transitional living option.
Because They Protect & Serve
The Christian County 100 Club is a not-for-profit organization that provides financial support to the surviving spouse and dependent children of law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS workers that have fallen in the line of duty in Christian County, Missouri. Completely staffed by volunteers from the community, the 100 Club assists families during their most difficult times. Founded in March of 2021 with the goal of providing support to the surviving beneficiaries of police officers, firemen, and EMS workers who lose their life in the line of duty, Christian Associates is honored to provide a grant to this organization to allow them continue to help others.
Practical, Compassionate Help
Since 2004, Pregnancy Life Line has helped over 1,545 individuals with prenatal and parenting education. They are dedicated to empowering individuals to make healthy life choices through education, mentoring and other resources. Many of their clients have nowhere else to turn for education and support as they decide what to do about an unplanned pregnancy. Christian Associates provided a grant to Pregnancy Lifeline to assist in making available free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI testing equipment and counseling to help each clients find a healthy path for them.
Every Child Deserves a Happy Birthday!
Project Birthday Bag works with community agencies to determine children who will not be receiving anything for their birthday. Once a family is identified, a form is given to the parent/guardian to fill out about their child. The form is then given to Project Birthday Bag where volunteers pack a birthday bag according to that child’s specific interest, hobbies, favorite color, etc. The bag is then given to the parents who can go home, bake the birthday cake and wrap the birthday presents from the bag. The goal of Project Birthday Bag is to make every parent/guardian their child’s superhero! Christian Associates is proud to help support this volunteer effort in our community.
Providing a Home
Bradford Court Apartments, owned and operated by Christian Associates is a 53 unit apartment complex located in Kimberling City, near Table Rock Lake. Our newly renovated property provides a cost effective forever home for families and individuals in a safe, quiet, and affordable setting.