Services and Support for our Neighbors

SON Ministries Full Family ESL (English as a Second Language) Program in Partnership with UALC

A full family program for ages 3 months – grandparent age. Adults learn English while their children, ages 3 months – high school, enjoy early literacy, tutoring/homework help and pro-social recreation programming. Located at UALC The Church at Mill Run, October-April. For information, visit the SON Ministries website here or contact Kim Emch, kemch@ualc.org.

UALC Bed Brigade

A volunteer group that provides simple, handmade bed frames, mattresses and bedding to those in need in our communities. Contact Dale Cory, BedBrigade@ualc.org, dcory2015@gmail.com.

West Inter-Faith Free Legal Clinic

Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries, in partnership with the Columbus Bar Association (CBA), offers a monthly, free legal clinic for free legal advice given by attorneys who are members of CBA. To qualify, clients must have income no more than 250% above the federal poverty guidelines. Offered on the third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 pm at Mill Run. Contact Kim Emch, kemch@ualc.org.

Food Pantries

The Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry serves the hungry around central Ohio. Visit the LSS Website here for information. Contact Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, 614-443-5130.

Hilliard Helps Resource System

A free website listing all programs in Hilliard that help families in need. Visit www.HilliardHelps.org for information. Organized by Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries: bringing hope to children and families in need in the Hilliard area. Contact Kim Emch, kemch@ualc.org.

SON Ministries Summer Lunch Camp

A USDA Summer Food Service Program partnership between Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries and UALC for children in Hilliard and Powell, grades K – 12, who are facing poverty. We serve in many offsite locations in the summer months. Children also join cam with crafts, games, books and supervised activities. For information, visit the SON Ministries website here. Contact Kim Emch, kemch@ualc.org.

UALC Community Garden

The Community Garden at Mill Run supplies fresh produce for individuals and families at Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries’ Hilliard Free Lunch Summer Camp for Kids program, the Hilltop, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, and through Faith Mission. For vegetables, or to help in the garden (full families welcome), contact our garden stewards with any questions. Todd Marti, todd-kelly@columbus.rr.com or Irma Chon, irma@ccfhilliard.org. Come on out on Saturday mornings starting at 9:00 am, we have all the tools you'll need, (early spring-late fall).

Celebrate Recovery

A Christian, 12-step program dealing with all sorts of hurts, habits and hang-ups. Weekly meetings on Thursdays, 7:00 pm at Lytham Road. Find details. Confidential email, cr@ualc.org.

Coats for Kids

The people of UALC generously donate funds every fall so that winter jackets can be purchased and donated to "dignity stores" where families facing poverty in Hilliard can purchase new coats for their children at a drastically reduced price. Now, children are being given vouchers from their schools on a referral basis. If you have questions, or a need, contact Kim Emch, Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries, kemch@ualc.org.

Angel Tree

Provides Christmas gifts for children whose parents are in prison. Contact Erika Mitiska, erikamitiska@hotmail.com.

Financial Aid, Scholarships or Material Assistance

• For questions or information regarding financial assistance, contact our Care Administrator, Becki Bork, 614-451-3736, ext 4634, bbork@ualc.org.

• For scholarships for our children's programs, contact Andrea Taphorn, 614-451-3736, ext. 4687, children@ualc.org.