The purpose of the Straight Gate International Church I Care Resource Department is to minister the love and compassion of Jesus Christ  to the city the nation and the world by tending to the spiritual, physical and mental needs of the community that it serves. We provide support to our members and the community through programs such as our emergency food pantry, utility assistance program, job training, and prisoner aftercare program.

 

We also assist families in their bereavement following the loss of a loved one, facilitate the visitation to the sick and follow-up with visitors and the new membership of the church.

 

The I Care Resource Department currently oversees several community outreach programs such as:

 

The Straight Gate International Church Utility Assistance Program

Straight Gate International church has teamed up with The Heat and Warmth Fund of Michigan (THAW), in their new faith based initiative program. Straight Gate raises money through Leap of Faith Sunday's where offerings are donated toward the THAW fund. DTE matches dollar for dollar all funds that are raised by churches in the city who participate in the program.

 

Straight Gate International Church serves as a Faith Based site to process utility payments for low to mid incomes families experiencing a crisis who may not be eligible for public assistance  up to 250% of the poverty level.  Currently we service Straight Gate members and community members living in the 48204 zip code. You may contact the I Care Resource Department at 313-491-8430.    ext. 243 for more information on this program.

 

The Straight Gate International Church Prisoner After-Care Program

Straight Gate International Church has partnered with the Transition of Prisoners, Inc. (TOP) to facilitate the smooth transition of recently released prisoners in the Detroit area. Straight Gate Members who are active in the evangelism department of the church volunteer to be trained as mentors by the TOP program. TOP connects released prisoners with mentors in our fellowship who provide spiritual and moral support as they transition into living productive lives and contributing to society. You may contact the I Care Resource Department at 313-491-8430. ext. 243 for more information on this program.

 

Straight Gate International Church Emergency Food Program

The Straight Gate International Church Emergency Food Program is a grant funded food pantry that services Detroit and surrounding areas. We provide packaged food to families who are in need, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. You may contact the I Care Resource Department at      313-491-8430. ext. 243 for more information on this program.