Outreach @ City Hill
Reaching people is important to us. We want to build bridges into our surrounding communities and share God’s love in practical and meaningful ways. We have a variety of outreach projects within our immediate community, and we also partner with local organizations to serve in more specific areas.
If you are interested in more information about any of these outreach projects or partner organizations, please contact the church office (office@cityhill.org)
Community Outreach Projects
City Hill Tutoring
On Tuesday evenings during the school year, a team of tutors works with non-English speaking students at the Eden Prairie library. The tutors provide encouragement and help the students with their homework.
4th of July Outreach
Each July, we set-up a booth at Round Lake Park in Eden Prairie and stock it with ice cream treats, face painting and other give-aways.
Community Picnic
In August, we put on a big party for our neighborhood. We partner with many local businesses to provide fun activities: pony rides, petting zoo, relay races, prizes and excellent picnic food. This provides a fun, relaxing environment to build relationships with our neighbors and businesses.
Thanksgiving Meals
Each November, we put together complete Thanksgiving meals including turkey and a variety of side dishes, then deliver them to families in need to bless them.
Christmas Store
We host a "store" at City Hill in December that is stocked with Christmas gifts. We invite children from low-income families within our community to come to select free gifts for their family members. We also provide gift wrapping, treats and entertainment.
Community Partnerships
Below is a listing of organizations with whom we partner by volunteering and/or providing funds for specific projects.
Breaking Free
Breaking Free is a non-profit organization that educates and provides services to women and girls that have been victims of abuse, exploitation, prostitution, and sex-trafficking.
Website: www.breakingfree.net
Habitat for Humanity
This project is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. A team of CHF volunteers spends one day each year helping to construct a home.
Website: www.tchabitat.org
PROP (People Reaching Out To Other People)
This is a project in Eden Prairie serving families in need, offering: a food shelf, financial assistance, a children’s clothing closet, transportation, information and referrals to other social services.
Website: www.propfood.org
Robbinsdale Women's Center
Robbinsdale Women's Center (RWC) helps women who have an unplanned pregnancy and don't know what to do. They are open 6 days a week to help women sort through their options, offering support and help with difficult decisions.
Website: www.robbinsdalewomen.org
Simpson Housing Services
Simpson shelters provide a bed, meals, and many services to help homeless men, women and families find housing, employment and health care. Volunteer meal teams from CHF serve dinner once a month at the men’s and the women’s shelters.
Website: www.simpsonhousing.org
Source Ministries
This project aims to make contact and gain trust with young people by having outreach teams in clubs, coffeehouses, and streets as well as hosting welcoming and appealing events at the Fallout Urban Art Center. There is a particular emphasis on working with at-risk youth.
Website: www.sourcemn.org
If you are interested in more information about any of these outreach projects or partner organizations, please contact the church office (office@cityhill.org)