GAP · God Answers Prayer Through Compassionate People

You are welcome here.

An unhoused ministry of First United Methodist Church.

GAP is about people helping people. We build relationships with our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or financial hardship and walk alongside them through difficult seasons of life.

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About GAP

Showing up matters.

GAP is our unhoused ministry, building relationships with people in our community who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or financial hardship.

Through friendship, practical support, and connections with other local organizations, we walk alongside our neighbors through difficult seasons of life.

Sometimes that means helping someone find a resource. Sometimes it means sitting down and listening. Sometimes it means making a phone call, helping someone navigate a difficult situation, or simply remembering their name.

Need Help?

Start here.

If you are a GAP Friend and need information, resources, or someone to talk with, you are in the right place.

Call GAP

If you need help or are not sure where to start, reach out to us.

502-382-8863

Find Resources

Find information about local food, shelter, housing, transportation, healthcare, employment, and other community resources.

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Have a Question?

You do not have to know exactly what you need before you reach out. We can help you figure out what might be available and where to go next.

Talk With GAP

The Heart of GAP

Relationships matter.

GAP is about more than meeting immediate needs. It is about showing up, building trust, and walking alongside our neighbors.

We believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and care. We may not always be able to provide everything someone needs, but we can listen, be honest about what we can do, and help connect people with others who may be able to help.

The relationship comes first.

Sometimes ministry looks like a conversation. Sometimes it looks like a connection to a resource. Sometimes it looks like simply being there. Every moment gives us another opportunity to see one another as children of God.

Our GAP Promise

A commitment to one another.

GAP is built on a mutual commitment between our team and our Friends. We promise to care for you with compassion and honesty, and we ask the same honesty and respect in return.

We Promise

To see you as a child of God
To care for you in the name of Jesus
To offer some assistance, as our resources allow
To listen to your difficulties and your celebrations
To be open about our limitations and guidelines
To pray with you and for you

You Promise

To be truthful in your need for assistance
To listen as we share what we can and cannot do
To use Kroger cards for food and personal or family needs
To avoid legal indictments while receiving our help
To accept the dates we set for return for assistance

Community Resources

Looking for help?

We are building this space to make it easier for our GAP Friends to find information and connect with organizations in our community.

Food

Local food pantries, meals, groceries, and other food assistance.

Shelter & Housing

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing assistance, and other housing resources.

Healthcare

Medical, dental, mental health, and other healthcare resources.

Transportation

Information about transportation assistance and ways to get where you need to go.

Jobs & Employment

Employment resources, job opportunities, and help getting connected.

Identification

Information about IDs, birth certificates, Social Security cards, and other important documents.

Financial Assistance

Local organizations that may be able to help with immediate financial needs.

Other Help

Additional community organizations and resources that may be able to help.

Resources change. We do our best to keep this information current, but availability and requirements can change. If you are unsure where to start, call GAP at 502-382-8863.

Get Involved

Maybe your gift belongs here.

There are lots of ways to be part of GAP. You can volunteer, donate needed items, offer a skill, help connect people with resources, or simply be willing to build relationships.

You do not have to have all the answers. You just have to be willing to show up.

Volunteer

Help with GAP and be part of the relationships that make this ministry possible.

Give

Help provide practical assistance to our GAP Friends as resources allow.

Share a Gift

Have a skill, resource, or connection that could help? We would love to hear from you.

Show Up

Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can offer is our time, attention, and willingness to listen.

Sometimes ministry starts with simply showing up.

Whether you are looking for help, hoping to get involved, or simply want to learn more about GAP, you are welcome here.

502-382-8863
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