At Christmas, we celebrate the gift God has given us through His Son, Jesus! The Hope Project is one way we get to share that gift with the whole Akron area! Join us as we work with our city partner ministries to love people by meeting the tangible needs of our community this holiday season.
How to participate
Claim a tag
Visit one of our lobbies to grab a tag. We have committed to helping our city partners create hope this holiday season. Each tag represents a real need that will spread hope to people in our community.
If you’re not in the building this weekend and would like to claim a tag, you can claim a tag digitally here:
Go get the item and bring it back
Each tag represents an item that can be purchased for one of our city partners. Learn more about our partners below. After you’ve chosen your tags, go out and purchase the item(s), and return the unwrapped gift to the church by December 8th.
Want to donate?
Every year, many tags get claimed, and some don’t. Donating here covers the cost of items that weren’t purchased. All donations go directly to helping our city partners.
Learn more about our partners
Grace Church partners with a variety of organizations throughout the Greater Akron Area. Find out more about each of these opportunities below to see how each one impacts the community, as well as ways to be involved.
Looking for more ways to help this holiday season?
In a season that can be uncertain and hard, at times, we want to continue to be people who share hope with others. We have great opportunities for you to share the love of Jesus with others. Bring a friend and help others in a time when they need it most.
South Street Thanksgiving Meal
November 26th, 5pm
South Street Ministries in Summit Lake is hosting a Famsgiving meal for the community. They are asking for help to donate food. Sign up below! If you need to donate non-perishable items before November 20th email Sarah Yajko at syajko@graceohio.org
Rahab Christmas Dinner
Dec 6th
Sponsor a table at the Rahab Christmas dinner. To sponsor a table we ask that you provide the decorations for the table, decorate it on Dec. 6th and have one female from the sponsor group join the women for dinner. Set up will be at 5pm with dinner at 6pm.
There are also opportunities for men to be servers at this event.
We are also hoping to provide a gift basket for each of the 30 women.
All three sign ups can be found on the sign up sheet.
Akron Youth Mentorship
December 4, 5, or 12th (there are also dates Jan-May 2025)
Help in providing dinner and dessert for students and leaders involved in mentoring at Akron Youth Mentorship. This is a great opportunity to gather your life group, neighbors friends to make and serve a meal for about 30-45 students and leaders.
South Street Christmas Store
December 13th
Come and help set up the Christmas shop with South Street (7-9pm). Open to any age.
December 14th
Come and help students shop for Christmas gifts for their friends and family. Come and help between 8am-1pm.
You must be 16 years old to serve at the store.
If you want to serve at the Christmas store please email Riley at riley@southstreetministries.org and tcode@southstreetministries.org
Urban Vision Christmas Store
December 10th 5:30-7:30pm
Come and help students shop for Christmas gifts for their friends and family. You must be 15 years old to serve at the Store.
First Glance Christmas Party
December 19th
7-9pm
Would you please consider helping First Glance in making this holiday celebration unforgettable? Help them prepare for a Christmas party that encourage and bless our students and families!
Legacies of Success
Sign up to serve a Saturday shift to assist with home renovation/repairs in North Hill. Help first time homeowners take one step closer to being in their own homes. No skill necessary to participate.