community outreach

As members of the community, River Valley Christian Fellowship families are involved in a variety of ministries that deeply touch the lives of our neighbors. Our ministry partnerships provide an avenue for service that is driven by Jesus’ example to love our neighbor as ourselves. Find more information about how you can be involved at our Outreach desk in the North Venue or by emailing [email protected]

Community Partners

Fortitude Community Outreach
Serving the homeless of Kankakee County…from homeless to housed

Fortitude is a grassroots nonprofit in Kankakee County that provides services and street outreach for the homeless. They serve hundreds of homeless individuals each year, operating primarily with the support of our local community. Volunteer to serve a meal and spend an hour visiting with the guests.

Safe Families for Children
Keeping children safe and families together

Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith and fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion. This organization has built a network of volunteers to support families facing social isolation, preventing child abuse and neglect and reducing the number of children unnecessarily entering the child welfare system. Volunteer to host children in your home or become a family friend.

Living Alternatives I Pregnancy Resource Center
Unexpected pregnancy? PRC can help.

The PRC provides community members with free services offered in a caring and confidential setting by staff who specialize in pregnancy and sexual health issues. They answer questions and provide those facing an unexpected pregnancy with the information needed to make a fully-informed decision. Volunteer to help package diapers or become a mentor.



Center of Hope Compassionate Ministries
A client-choice food pantry in Kankakee

The Center of Hope serves neighbors in need of nourishment in our local community. Neighbors can visit the Center of Hope weekly to receive a box of shelf-stable food along with a choice of dairy, produce, bread, and meat. Volunteer to hand out food or pray with neighbors.