One of the ways we love our community is by facilitating several different programs and ministries throughout our building:
- East Lake UMC Recovery Drop-in Center
- Snack Bags
- Food Co-op
- Seasonal Events (such as a community Halloween Carnival)
- Lunch With Our Neighbors (free community meal on the 3rd Sunday of each month)
- East Lake Thrift Store
- Warm Winter Clothes Ministry
- East Lake Mental Health Initiative
- Bell Tower Players
- Music at East Lake (community music events)
- Free activities for senior adults
- Various craft groups
We also live into our commitment to being “in the neighborhood for good” by connecting and collaborating with many different organizations, providing them space in our building to do their great work.
- P.E.E.R., Inc. (Diner and Market)
- AARP
- Alabama Arise
- Birthwell Partners
- Chocolate Milk Mommies
- South East Lake Neighborhood Association
- I3 Academy
- Narcotics Anonymous
- National Hook-up of Black Women
- Olivia’s House (women’s recovery center)