Family Events

Major holidays and festive events at other times of the year enable City on a Hill to form relationships with the families who live in the surrounding area or have children who are involved in its programs. The main focus of Big Events is to reach out to the parents of  children who participate in the organization's programs. They are times intended for fun and for building a sense of community. Families see the gospel in action in an atmosphere of love at City on a Hill.

 

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Easter Celebration - This event is an opportunity for families to spend time together celebrating the real meaning of Easter and participating in joyful activities. The Easter Celebration is promoted to families already involved in current programs. Activities include crafts, coloring eggs, re-telling of the Easter story as well as an Easter basket give-away. Adults who attend receive items from the Family Resource Center.  Next step of relationship: Promote kid's programs, Mother's & Father's Day events, men & women's life groups. 

Queen for a Night- This Mother's Day event is for mothers of the children involved in the boys and girls clubs, or who live in the neighborhood. City on a Hill combines an evening of relaxation and pampering, with a delicious meal and an inspiring message. Mothers who attend receive items from the Family Resource Center. Next step of relationship: Promote Women's Life Group, upcoming parenting classes, and the services of City on a Hill agency partners. 

Father's Day Luncheon -Fathers who are involved or have children in City on a Hill programs, or who live in the neighborhood come together for a meal, conversation and a message to encourage them. Fathers who attend receive items from the Family Resource Center. Next step of relationship: Promote 'The Making of A Dad' fatherhood class, Men's Life Group and the services of our agency partners.

Family BBQ - The  Family BBQ in July is City on a Hill's largest outreach event of the year. This neighborhood festival is held in the adjacent parking lot with music, kid's activities, and other social opportunities for the family. City on a Hill collaborates with on-site agency partners to provide a memorable event with a variety of informational booths and free services. Next step of relationship: Promote programs of City on a Hill and its agency partners. Parents who register for summer or fall programs will earn points to shop for household items in the Family Resource Center.

Back 2 School Bash - The Back 2 School Bash is an outdoor program for families involved in Super Saturday or other summer programs for children. Special presentations and activities are enjoyed by the children, while parents interact, attend informational meetings and enjoy entertainment. School supplies and backpacks are distributed to children who attend. Next step of relationship: Promote fall programs, along with the ministries and services of on-site agency partners. Families that attend or register for fall programs will earn points to shop for household items in the Family Resource Center.

Boxes of Love - Thanksgiving dinner boxes are distributed to families involved in fall programs. Volunteers deliver the Boxes of Love to the homes. The gift includes a full Thanksgiving meal, family & children activities, information on services available at City on a Hill, and a gospel message. Next step of relationship: Promote winter programs, invite families to participate in Christmas outreaches.  

Family Christmas Party - This is a time for staff to celebrate Christmas with the families involved in the organization's programs. Presents are given to all of the children, and bedding and household items are given to the parents. The Family Christmas Party activities include face painting, balloon animals, Christmas crafts, family portraits, cookie decorating, and a special Christmas program. Adults who attend receive items from the Family Resource Center. Next step of relationship: Promote winter programs, invite families to participate in fall programs.

Stocking Outreach - This Outreach is a door-to-door activity that takes place throughout the surrounding neighborhoods to meet and engage new families. Children are given decorative stockings filled with goodies and parents are given a household gift from the Family Resource Center to bless them during the Christmas season. New families are made aware of City on a Hill programs and the services of agency partners.  Next step of relationship: Promote winter programs, invite families to participate in fall programs. Parents who register for winter programs will earn points to shop in the Family Resource Center.