CHRIST
CARES
FOR KIDS
Christ Cares for Kids cares for the basic needs of children NB-5 years of age in a warm, loving environment. Over 98% of the families we serve fall below the federal poverty level. Christ Cares for Kids is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 8- 11 a.m. at Christ Cares Ministries, 4018 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
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On a physical level, we provide needy families with diapers, clothing, and other items for children ages NB-5 years. On a spiritual level, we pray with families, and we act as Jesus’ hands and feet. We also help link our families with services out in the community.
It is our desire to promote healthy families, to create relationships based on faith in Jesus Christ, and to share His love. We offer Compassion, Assistance, Respect, Empowerment, and Salvation!
“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17 NKJV
For additional information, contact Trish Karpurk: trishkarpurk@gmail.com.
Mental Health
First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a comprehensive, international, evidence-based practice training program that educated, equips and empowers those in attendance to know how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. It brings down the walls of stigma and interjects hope by teaching all of us about mental health, mental health problems, intervention steps and best practices as first responders.
Youth Mental Health First Aid gives adults the skills they need to reach out to and provide support to young people who may be developing a mental health problem. We know that half of all life time mental illness is present by age 14 and three-quarters by age 24. This class equips adults to intervene early by recognizing possible warning signs and encouraging appropriate professional help as well as how to respond to crisis situations in the most helpful ways possible.
Christ Cares Ministries began offering Youth Mental Health First Aid classes in the Spring of 2017 and added Adult Mental Health First Aid classes in 2018 and Higher Education MHFA in 2019. By the Fall of 2019, around 1200 teachers, community members, parents, ministry staff and others will have been trained and equipped in these life-saving ways. God has moved us beyond our local boarders to five states, public school districts and many community partners with this life-saving, life-enriching class.
If you would like to attend a class or would like for us to come to your school, church, or organization to teach a class, please email instructor Kay Siebert at kay.siebert@christcaresclinic.org. For more detailed information about what Mental Health First Aid is, visit the website at www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.
Caring
for the
Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver support group and Bible Study meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Christ Cares Ministries building at 4018 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018. This group supports anyone who is caring for a chronically ill family member, raising grandchildren, dealing with dementia, or living in the sandwich generation. We meet for Bible study prayer and facilitated support weekly.
For more information, please contact facilitator Kay Siebert at kay.siebert@christcaresclinic.org.
Truth
Groups
Living in Forgiveness.
This very interactive class explores and encourages the process of forgiveness and the freedom on the other side.
Contact:Trish Karpurk for more infomation. Trishkarpurk@gmail.com.
The Holy Spirit, my Best Friend!
Learn and experience the joy and power of walking with the Holy Spirit. This very interactive class is for Women only.