assistlocal.org - Bringng the CHURCH to the needs of our COMMUNITY

The Assist Local Network connects various members of local churches to work together as ONE BODY to meet needs within our communities. Assist Local operates the following ministries:

• Super Seniors

  • Our mission is to have Jesus’ love flow through us to the elderly while tending to their spiritual, emotional, and social needs. Our Program includes:

    • Church Services

      • We are currently offering weekly Sunday church services at: Folsom Convalescent Hospital, Emeritus, Creekside Oaks; and several Care Homes.

    • Worship

    • Reading Ministry

    • Group Activities

    • Chatter Time

    • Animal Visitation

    • Beauty Care

• Support 4 Soldiers

  • Our goal is to provide support and encouragement for our troops through prayer, Military Daily Bread, cards, letters, and gift packages throughout the year, so that they know they have not been forgotten. Our Program includes:

    • Shipment of 4^th of July Care Pack to the troops overseas.

    • Shipment of Christmas Care Pack to the troops overseas.

    • Letters of Encouragement

    • Prayers for the Troops and their families.

• Local Veterans Support Fund

  • Support for homeless veterans returning to our local communities. Our Program provides:

    • Food assistance

    • Clothing assistance

    • Gas or Transportation assistance

    • Housing assistance

    • Job Placement assistance

• Roll Down Ministry

  • Care Packages for the Homeless - Roll Down Your Window, and Help Someone in Need.

  • Our Care Packs include:

    • Plastic container with lid

    • 8 oz. bottled of water

    • Nature Valley Granola Bar

    • Package of Sanitary Wipes

    • Standard Shaving Razor

    • Band Aids

    • Hygiene Products

    • Candy or Treat

    • $5 Gift card

    • Small Personal Bible

• Freed Inside Jail Ministry

  • Free on the Inside has been doing ministry for some 18 years in El Dorado County, and has become a stable presence in the Placerville jail over the years, with the participation of multiple churches.

  • What we provide to inmates when they leave:

    • Bibles

    • Back packs

    • Transportation from Conservation Camp to home, bus station, or airport

    • Direction – for job hunt, church, making good decisions to get back into mainstream society.

• IMPACT Folsom

  • An opportunity for the whole family to serve together, as we share love of Jesus with our community. All ages welcome. The Impact projects are designed to “serve our community for Jesus” through community service projects. The projects often include planting flowers, trimming trees, mending fences, painting and cleaning with various local partners as well as other city agencies. We currently support projects with local public schools, Parks and Recreation, food banks, transition centers, animal rescue shelters, convalescent homes, and more.