Food Voucher Program

Holy Spirit Hospital’s Medical Outreach Services

Mission of Mercy

Free Baby Furniture Bank

Durable Medical Goods Bank and Orthopedics Bank

Request List

Prenatal Care Clinic

Christ Lutheran Church has an effective and growing Health Ministry. We are not a social service agency. We are a church, a missionary congregation, blessed to be located in a neighborhood of intense need and great opportunity for mission work. If you would like to donate time, talent or treasure, please see our request list. Our services include:

Food Voucher Program - open four mornings a week, it provides food vouchers and hospitality for 700 people every month.

Holy Spirit Hospital’s Medical Outreach Service - a free, nurse-run drop-in clinic open every weekday. It provides 800 patient visits every month of first aid, simple lab tests, health assessments, health education, medical case management and items necessary to health, such as blankets, underwear, hygiene products and the like.  This “Dr. Mom” clinic is the only place in a 9 block radius where homeless are welcome to come in, rest a while and have coffee or juice.  The Service also provides 60 prescription medicines and 300 over-the-counter medicines every month.

Mission of Mercy - a free mobile doctor’s office and pharmacy here two days a month.  Dental services are also available. 130 patients a month are seen by a doctor, 16 by a dentist, and 400 prescription medicines are provided.

Free Baby Furniture Bank - the only place in the city where poor women can receive the cribs, strollers, bedding and the like for their babies

Durable Medical Goods Bank and Orthopedic Bank - recycles clean walkers, bedside commodes, etc. as well as providing new splints, wraps, humidifiers and more.

Prenatal Care Clinic - free prenatal care for those who are not able to access Medical Assistance.

 

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