Organizations We Support

We continue to align our focus with Fairmont’s Statement of Ministry as we continue to worship God through our work. All our dedicated financial giving and congregational projects focus on supporting the needs of families, children, and youth in our community (Kettering and the Dayton region). They address a portfolio of critical needs in our area including food security, child/youth health and safety, education, and safe housing.

FINANCIAL GIVING

Fairmont’s annual budget includes directed mission through the mission team, as well as PCUSA support. The congregation supports additional mission giving as special needs arise.

Dedicated Giving 

These organizations received financial support from budgeted mission funds.

Artemis Center

Daybreak

Kettering Schools

House of Bread

Dayton Food Bank

Brigid’s Path

YMCA child care services scholarship

PCUSA  Support consists of per capita contributions to

General Assembly,

Synod of the Covenant

Presbytery of the Miami Valley

From your hands to hands of need, many members of the congregation augmented the financial support listed above by providing needed materials for

FISH Southeast Food Pantry (a partner to the Dayton Food Bank)– collection throughout the year: nonperishable foods, detergent, and some toiletries

Kettering Schools – August / September back-to-school supplies and wish list items for Kettering High School nurses station

Artemis Center   — Nov/Dec Giving Tree program. About 45 members of our congregation selected personalized gifts for children and youth, while the “Local Directed Mission” budget provided a move-in set of cleaning supplies for six clients relocating to safe homes.

Daybreak Parenting Program – May/June. Supplies for teen parents with housing insecurity helped included diapers, wipes, and related hygiene products, and several books suitable for teething tots.

Pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities, collected throughout the year.

House of Bread staple foods from their wish list.

Additional effort is supported by other congregational activities and groups. Prominent examples include proceeds from the annual Art, Antique & Craft Show; activities and annual collections of the Women of Fairmont; World Central Kitchen or other disaster relief calls; and the Kettering Backpack Program.