• Ultimately, we want to build bridges to vitally connect the community and the Body of Christ, of which Jesus is the head.

  • At Valley, our community bridge efforts include:
    - Community partnerships
    - Ministry partnerships
    - Local compassion efforts
    - Community Service/outreach
    - Programming at the Valley Community Center

  • Service: Promoting volunteerism as a way of life
    Relationship: Building healthy families and friendships
    Compassion: Meeting needs of the unserved and underserved
    Wellness: Equipping people to grow strong in mind, body, and spirit

Programming at the Valley Community Center

 
 
 
 

Sharing your gifts and passions by hosting a drop-in activity or class, from photography to kids story time.

100 Ways to Build Bridges in Your Community

Check out the Valley Community Center calendar of activities and invite your neighbor or One Life to join you!

Check out our calendar of activities

Invite your neighbors over for coffee or card games. Leverage your usual activities by inviting your neighbor to watch a show or go to a sporting event. Sit on your front porch with a cup of tea. Be present.
Tips for Building Bridges in our Community

 

Project Impact: Help Your Neighbors in Need

 
 

Ongoing Opportunities to Love Your Neighbors

 

Providing a career development program that trains in highly sought-after skills along with leadership and personal development, to give people in Des Moines a way to stop living paycheck to paycheck and launch a career.

Helping combat hunger in Des Moines, Training Table is a partnership of the Valley Community Center, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and QuikTrip, delivering over 2500 food items every week!
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Supporting refugee farmers as they gain access to land, learn about U.S. agriculture, and start their own business.
Global Greens Farm is a 6.5 acre training farm at the Valley Community Center for refugees who were formerly farmers.
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Providing a space for our community for people of all walks of life and faith to connect and build relationships. Email our Cafe Associate, Elizabeth Griffin, if you’re interested in learning more about serving our community by volunteering in our cafe.

Providing support for individuals and families with special needs in our community.

Providing assistance for families who cannot afford tree services,  whether it is a result of a natural disaster or simply an economic condition.
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Mobilizing the church to care for vulnerable children, adoptive and foster families, and struggling families.

Feeding people in our community, Valley Pitmasters is a group of like-minded people who are interested in the art of smoking meat and other food for a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
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Block Parties

 
 

Block Party season is coming! Do you know about our Block Party Trailer? Church members are encouraged to reserve it and host a block party in their neighborhood! It has everything you need to host a successful get together - bounce houses, games, tables and chairs, inflatable movie screen, popcorn maker, and more. Borrow the Block Party Trailer

Want to keep it simple? Host a mini block party! Check out our Mini Block Party Guide

 
 

Have an idea or questions? Reach out to our Community Bridges Team!