Community Partnerships

Nativity’s community partners support us in our mission to Love God and Love Neighbor as we support them in accomplishing theirs!

Please email our Nativity volunteer liaisons below to learn about our meaningful engagement opportunities.

To learn more about our partnerships in general, contact Deacon Kyle (kyle@nativitychurch.org).

Little Kitchen:
We’re a no-boundaries, no-restrictions food shelf serving Northeast Minneapolis and beyond. In addition to serving all people, we stock dog and cat food.

Email twyffels@bkbm.com or allisonwoodwick@gmail.com to learn more.

Feed My Starving Children:
Donations fund meal ingredients. Volunteers hand-pack the meals. Meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world where kids are fed and lives are saved!

Email leah@nativitychurch.org to learn more.

Solid Ground:
We help families build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future through safe, affordable housing and innovative supportive programming.

Email glendadee54@gmail.com to learn more.

Bread for the World:
As a Christian advocacy organization, we urge U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger by educating and equipping people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger.

Email suesorenson@yahoo.com to learn more.

Growing Through Loss:
A twice-yearly series, providing an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues.

Email phyljacka@gmail.com to learn more.

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota:
Expressing the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.

Email john_sorensen@comcast.net to learn more about supporting Metro Homeless Youth.

Email ggantz1@aol.com to learn more about supporting Safe House Shelter for Homeless Teens.

Email suesorenson@yahoo.com to learn more about supporting Camp Noah which helps children process trauma through creativity and play.

Eastside Meals on Wheels:
Eastside Meals on Wheels serve nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities, making it possible for them to remain in their homes longer.

Email lisa.roers@gmail.com to learn more.

Grace Boutique:
We serve women transitioning out of prison and into new personal and professional opportunities. The boutique has clothing for every season in all sizes.

Email jeannevoight@gmail.com to learn more.

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative:
Beacon builds apartments with supportive services and champions policies that with the vision of everyone having a place to call home.

Email stevea828@comcast.net to learn more.

Reconciling Works:
ReconcilingWorks advocates for the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ Lutherans in all aspects of the life of the Church, welcoming & affirming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Email rbeck0561@gmail.com to learn more.

Mental Health Connect:
MHC is a collaborative of faith communities, working together to help destigmatize mental illness to make sure all people can find the free, customized, and confidential help they need.

Email ggantz1@aol.com to learn more.

Dragonfly Project:
Dragonfly Project volunteers send condolence cards carrying a message of hope as well as Dragonfly keychain to people who have recently lost a loved one.
Email peteb@dragonflyproject.org to learn more.