21 Feb 2022 Honor the Lenten Season by contributing necessities

Posted at 6:20 PMh in News by

LITTLE ROCK — With the holidays behind us and the 40 days of Lent just ahead, Methodist Family Health Foundation has a way for Arkansans to honor the Lenten season: sharing your light of peace, stability and hope with our state’s children and families who are abandoned, abused, neglected and managing psychiatric, behavioral, emotional and spiritual issues.

Churches, small groups, workplaces, organizations and individuals can share the light of belonging, self-worth and love by donating necessities to the Arkansas children and families in the care of Methodist Family Health. From Ash Wednesday on March 2, to Easter on Sunday, April 17, we ask Arkansans to gather the following necessities, purchase them online, or donate funds to purchase them and deliver them to the closest Methodist Counseling Clinic in their community.

WHO: Churches, Small Groups, Workplaces, Organizations and Individuals

WHAT: Get Up & Give, a Lenten collection project benefiting the Arkansas children and families cared for by Methodist Family Health
WHEN: Ash Wednesday through 40 days of Lent, March 2 – April 17
WHERE: The counseling clinic closest to the donor. Donations accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Locations are:

  • Heber Springs: 515 W. Main St., Heber Springs, AR 72543; phone 501-365-3022
  • Hot Springs: 100 Ridgeway, Suite 5, Hot Springs, AR 71901; phone 501-318-6066
  • Little Rock: 1600 Aldersgate Road, Suite 100B, Little Rock, AR 72205; phone 501-906-4201

HOW: To donate to any counseling clinic other than Little Rock, please contact the number above for delivery instructions. If delivering to Little Rock, please follow these steps:

  • Call 501.906.4201 to schedule a time to drop off items, to make sure a staff member will be there to meet and assist you.
  • Call or text the phone number on the sign you will see on the front door of the building.
  • Drive around to the back of the building where you will see a garage door to the warehouse. This is on the right side of the Little Rock counseling clinic entrance.
  • Someone will meet you at the garage door to unload your vehicle.
  • If you can, please open your hatchback, trunk or truck bed cover and remain in your vehicle. Staff will unload your car for a contactless delivery.
  • If you get out of your vehicle, we require you to wear a mask. If you don’t have one, we will provide one for you to wear while outside of the vehicle.
  • For any questions or concerns, call 501.906.4201 or email [email protected].

To Donate Items Virtually

To Donate Funds:

  • Online at MethodistFamily.org/Donate.html
  • Text GUAG to 501.881.2258
  • Call 501.906.4201 to make a secure donation using a credit or debit card
  • Mail a check to Methodist Family Health Foundation, P.O. Box 56050, Little Rock, AR 72215
  • PayPal: @MethodistFamily
  • VENMO @MethodistFamily