The mission of CPL's Love-In-Action (LIA) community service ministry is twofold:

1. To support with the time, talent and treasure of our spiritual community the
selected not-for-profit partners that are doing Spirit's work right here in Sarasota by helping individuals and families toward wholeness and self-realization.

2. To enrich our CPL spiritual community and build a greater sense of fellowship and accomplishment by providing opportunities for our members to volunteer, serve and grow --- thus demonstrating the highest principles of New Thought.

We currently have three non-profits that we actively support.

• The Resurrection House - A downtown drop-in center for the homeless.  More than a shelter, Resurrection House provides assistance wither clients' physical needs while helping them seek long term employment and housing. 
If you want to make a difference to this needy group of people, you are welcome here.
Volunteer Needs: collect donations at the Love in Action table (in coffee room at Sunday Celebration); serve as counselors, front dest greeters, laundry helpers or food service providers; or work behind the scenes as clothes sorters, fund-raisers, and data entry people.
Contact:
RH: Tom Martin (941) 365-9753

• Children First - One of the nation's top "Head Start" programs providing a safe place to learn, nourishing meals and a nurturing environment for 500 kids in Sarasota county from birth to five years.  The Family First Initiative provides classes and support for the families. 
If you want to help these children and their families, this loving enviornment will welcome you.
Volunteer Needs: rock babies, work in classroom, run Sunbeams programs for the kids, participate in adult classes and work on special projects.  Cash contributions help fund local scholarships and events.
Contact:
Children First: Samatha Fillette - (941) 953-3877 x129
CPL: Kathy Westhoff (941) 921-1219

• All Faiths Food Bank - An "America's Second Harvest" organization that collects and distributes food to agencies that serve needy individuals and families, senior centers, and day care centers in greater Sarasota County.   AFFB also teaches nutrition classes in schools and businesses.
If you can donate food or volunteer at the food bank, you can help keep hunger at bay in your community.
Volunteer Needs: Accept non-perishable food on a few Sundays twice a year at the Love in Action Table; sort food for distribution (any weekday morning or afternoon and Friday Mornings form 8:00am-11:30am) at the Food Bank's warehouse.
Contact: 
All Faiths: Jill Collins  (941) 379-6333

Check the CPL calendar for the time and date of the next LIA meeting.

Everyone is welcome. Visit the LIA table in the coffee room after the Sunday
Celebration for more information about putting your love into action.