Community

To fulfill our vision as a Resource for the Bloomingdale Area, we have listed some local resources and organizations that Incarnation supports or sponsors. Our outreach into our community is supported through space rental, donations and/or volunteer efforts.

St. Luke's Philippine Independent Church
Fr. Bert Liggayu leads this congregation consisting of Philippine immigrants to the

Western Suburbs of Chicago. Sunday Services are at 3:30 PM at Church of the Incarnation, with fellowship following in the Undercroft. The Philippine Independent Church is affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.

Fr. Bert also leads worship at for Incarnation Church Services on Sunday mornings at 9 AM on a rotating basis. Fr. Ben Dungo serves as Deacon to both the St. Luke's and Incarnation congregations.

For more information contact Fr. Bert (630) 889-1054, or fr.liggayu@yahoo.com

First Asian Church
Fr. Simon Singh leads this congregation of Indian and Pakistan Immigrants

from around the Chicagoland area. Services follow the Episcopal tradition

in Hindi.

1st Asian became 1st Asian Episcopal Church in November 2009

Sunday services are at 5:00 PM at Church of the Incarnation.

First Asian is a member of the Diocese of Chicago.

For more information contact Fr. Singh at Phone 630-665-1599 or Email Simjuly4@aol.com

Transitional Housing
Our parish participates in the Transitional Housing Program with other area churches. It rents apartments where families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can live at no cost while they get back on their feet. The ministry provides mentoring, assistance with job searching, and help with other household management issues. Being a mentors is an especially rewarding ministry for those who participate. Training is provided.

For more information contact Dori Gaic, email to dorijfg@yahoo.com

The Northwest DuPage Walk-In Ministry (NWDWIM)

The initial goal was to bring the area’s resources together in a collaborative program which could more efficiently provide emergency services to people living in Bloomingdale, Wayne and Winfield Townships. Discussions were held with area churches and organizations.

The first of three sites was opened on May 5, 1999. In the years since, assistance has been offered through sites housed in churches in Carol Stream, Wayne, and West Chicago. While the majority of food provided through the three food pantries is purchased through the Northern Illinois Food Bank, NWDWIM receives generous ongoing donations from area stores (particularly Dominick’s and Costco), churches, organizations, and individuals which have helped stock the pantries with basic food staples for those who could not otherwise afford to buy them.

In addition to food, monetary assistance for housing (rent/mortgage/short-term shelter), utilities, prescription medications and other medical related needs, and transportation is available.

Incarnation is one of a growing number of churches and organizations are making commitments to provide funds, facilities, and/or volunteers for the ever-increasing number of those who are seeking compassionate, effective assistance in the community.

ACT/SAT Test Preparation
Incarnation has recently begun a program in conjunction with area High Schools and Youth Groups to offer ACT and SAT college testing preparation at no charge to the student taught by Sandy White, an experienced educator. Students will gain skills in critical thinking, critical reading analysis, and effective writing. Study materials will be purchased through ACT and SAT College Board official study preparation resources.

Each class is a stand alone, and students can attend as many as they feel necessary.

Classes run September through June

Contact Sandy at SSpedro3@hotmail.com or (630-529-0052) for more information.



	Gardens of Bloomingdale Incarnation is currently developing a relationship with The Gardens of Bloomingdale Assisted Living Center. The Supportive Living Community offers housing and services for individuals 65 and older who are in need of an affordable, assisted lifestyle. Watch as details develop! For more info about Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale go to http://www.aldengardensofbloomingdale.com/default.htm

Church Periodical

The Church Periodical Club is an Episcopal institution; its ministry is to supply books, magazines, tapes, videos and computer programs free to those who cannot otherwise obtain them and to raise the money to do this. It dates back to 1888 when Mary Ann Drake Fargo, wife of a member of the Wells-Fargo Express firm and her friends in the Church of the Holy Communion, New York, sent their bundles of books and periodicals westward to missionaries and pioneers via stagecoach. This program is widely supported throughout the Episcopal Church.

Incarnation has been a sponsor of this program since the Spring of 2007 through our ongoing Pennies From Heaven Drive. Loose change is collected weekly and forwarded to CPC to help purchase needed materials.

815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017
cpc@episcopal church.org
Call toll-free at 800-334-7626 or 800-321-2231 NY* Ext. 6130

Gamblers Anonymous
GA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership; they are self-supporting through our own contributions. Gamblers Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stop gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.

Bloomingdale Gambler's .Anonymous (GA) 7:30 PM (Undercroft)
Step Meeting 1^st Tuesday of month
Non-Smoking

Almost Home Foundation

Almost Home Foundation has an aggressive goal to make it a unique and successful organization. Their mission is to:

To save adoptable dogs and cats from being destroyed by finding permanent, loving homes
To educate the public on the importance of spay/neutering their pets to reduce the surplus of unwanted animals
To promote training to help the family and animal to live together
To network with other organizations so that together we can make a larger impact on saving animals.
To work with municipalities to ensure stray dogs are scanned for microchips and given to rescues if not claimed by owners.
To inform the public on responsible pet ownership.
To advocate for the animals to ensure that no breed specific legislation is enacted and that these animals are always treated in a humane way.
No animal that threatens the safety and welfare of anyone will
knowingly be deemed adoptable.

Almost Home is a Rescue not a Shelter. This simply means they do not own a building where animals are housed, they look for loving foster homes that will give temporary care and love on the animal’s journey to a permanent, loving home. When a foster home is not available, they will board the animal at a boarding kennel.

They also are a “No Kill” Rescue. This simply means that they endeavor to find a home for animals that are adoptable. When there is an animal that is seriously ill or very aggressive toward humans, euthanasia is performed in a humane way. Every animal is given a chance. No healthy and adoptable animal will be euthanized.

NAMI
From its inception in 1979, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

For three decades, NAMI has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI's mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes. NAMI's greatest strength is the dedication of our grassroots leaders and members. We are the families, friends and individuals that serve to strengthen communities across the country.

Incarnation will be a host for NAMI. For more NAMI info go to http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=About_NAMI

Community Renewal Society
Incarnation is joining the Community Renewal Society to foster an Outreach opportunity for the residents of DuPage County. Community Renewal’s staff of nationally-respected organizers and award-winning journalists possesses a unique and unmatched understanding of a variety of complex social issues.

Community Renewal provides investigative reports on issues of education, government, housing, criminal and social justice and economic conditions through its independent, award-winning publications.

Organizing communities and people is at the core of Community Renewal’s commitment to justice.
The Community Renewal Society prepares and engages our constituency - 60 different faith congregations and over 5,000 individuals - to fully participate in and work for a just society.
The Community Renewal Society trains and mentors organizations and individuals to analyze and understand power structures so they can successfully design and implement public strategies that reflect their values and improve lives.

Marklund Home
Marklund is a not-for-profit network of services providing a full life experience for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. They ensure that every person receives the very best care possible. It is our goal to help each individual reach his/her highest potential and live as full a life as possible.

Marklund has grown into seven homes and many related programs throughout the Chicago area. Marklund serves individuals with severe and profound developmental disabilities through 24-hour nursing care, and a full range of therapeutic and educational programs. Beginning with one child, one open heart and one home, Marklund is now a place where hundreds are impacted, by many staff and volunteers, in many different sites throughout DuPage and Kane Counties.

Incarnation provides a drop off site for clothing and clothing accessories. This Drop Off Box is available to the public to donate used but in good condition articles of clothing, which Marklund uses/sells to provide needed services to their clients.

Marklund at Mill Creek

1 South 450 Wyatt Drive,

Geneva, IL 60134 630-593-550