INC Neighborhood Appreciation Day

Church of Christ or Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) will thank residents of Essex  for their continuous support and hospitality throughout the growth of its local establishment at the region’s inaugural Neighborhood Appreciation Day.

Hundreds of community members are expected to receive FREE services for everyday living sponsored by the Iglesia Ni Cristo, including health and dental educational literature and giveaways; professional family studio portraits; children’s games and crafts; food and refreshments; live musical entertainment; and guided tours to welcome residents to the community establishment in Baltimore.

The growth of the community establishment over the last decade in historic Essex has led to the development of an additional local extension for the region in Mechanicsburg, Pa., another of the more than 38 congregations and extensions in the Northeastern region of the U.S. alone, including the newly purchased and recently dedicated District Office building just minutes from Capitol Hill.

 The day of service is one of many initiatives that have reached communities across the country, an effort for the INCGiving Project, the organization's newly launched philanthropic program to help families and communities during challenging economic times, leveraging the skills and expertise of Church members to implement positive solutions for the basic needs of their neighbors.

Studies have proven that cuts to social service programs due to the impact of the recession mean charitable groups and faith-based organizations are expected to now service more people with even greater needs.

 The mission of the INCGiving Project is to extend the presence of the Iglesia ni Cristo to its community partners by supporting their efforts to provide solutions to help families succeed and achieve. T

he Neighborhood Appreciation Day in Baltimore is part of a global initiative to share faith through acts of kindness, engaging thousands of members in strengthening the bond with their communities.

For more information on the Neighborhood Appreciation Day or upcoming INCGiving projects in the region, call (410) 940-5500 or email incgiving@inctvprod.net. The Baltimore local congregation house of worship is located at 406 Beck St., Essex, MD 21221.