Community Outreach

Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings and Provisions (H.E.L.P.)

Since 1982, congregations in Hampton have cooperated to offer assistance to needy families in three areas: food, shelter, and financial assistance. Gloria Dei is an active partner of H.E.L.P.

ELCA World Hunger

This program improves the lives of people in need in the United States and around the world by providing immediate relief for people affected by chronic hunger and poverty, assisting whole communities through long-term, sustainable development to help alleviate poverty, advocating for justice by changing laws and systems, and educating members of the ELCA in awareness of issues relating to hunger, poverty and justice.

Lutheran Disaster Response

This program is a cooperative ministry that assists in meeting human needs following a federally declared disaster.