Local Missions
“…And the Good of Madison.”
At Doxa, our mission statement is to “share the Gospel and our lives for the glory of God and the good of Madison.” But what does that last part, “and the good of Madison,” actually mean? For us, this is not just a sentiment but a specific disposition and conviction about how we live as followers of Jesus in our city. In seeking the good of Madison, we do so by practically and tangibly supporting our community and neighbors, especially those impacted by poverty.
Here is what that looks like at Doxa:
As Individuals
With everything that we do as a church, we’re praying that God would use not to only aid those in need in and around our midst, but also to disciple us all into Christians who look more and more like Jesus. While we as a congregation have strategic means for blessing our city, it’s when all of us individuals begin creatively pursuing justice and mercy (Micah 6:8) in our own unique lives that massive movement can occur. We want to consistently encourage one another to practically do justice (Hebrews 10:24), and we want to live lives devoted to good works and ready for any need that we come across (Titus 3).
If you’re interested in volunteering at a higher capacity or have a specific area of interest but just aren’t sure how, we’d love to help you do so. Though our main focus as a congregation is on supporting our neighboring public schools, we have members passionate in serving a variety of needs (e.g. homelessness, tangible needs, food security, and more). We would love to help you take your next step in serving the wider Madison community, whatever that looks like.
Please email local@doxamadison.com or click the “serve in local missions” form for more information.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HOMELESSNESS
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This service is designed to serve the homeless population, but low income families are eligible too.
Wednesday, 1st one of the month: Dana Lou's Laundry, 3583 E. Washington Ave.
Wednesday, 2nd one of the month East side Coin Laundry, 4921 Commercial Ave.
Wednesday, 3rd one of the month: Dana Lou's Laundry , 3583 E. Washington Ave.
Wednesday, 4th one of the month East side Coin Laundry, 4921 Commercial Ave.
6:00 pm each Wednesday. We have all the supplies. We will pay for you to do three loads of laundry. Please arrive at 6:00 pm.
Questions, contact Jasper at (608) 513-2644.
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All volunteer based organization that helps homeless clients. We do out reach four times a week and meet homeless folks where they are at. We provide a variety of supplies to folks and then refer people to organizations with case managers.
Email: outreach@fssf.org
Phone: (608) 535-9394
Website: https://fssf.org
Vulnerable Families
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Family Connect of Wisconsin exists to support vulnerable children and families by connecting resources, the local church, and the community. These connections are made using CarePortal, a technology platform where agency workers enter vetted needs for families in crisis to alert the local church and community network, which is willing to respond.
Here is a video with more information about what joining the DOXA CarePortal Response Team would entail.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact: Tracie Fountain
Email: tracie@familyconnectwi.org
Number: 608-213-2021
Pregnant/Single Mothers
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“First Care Clinic is a non-profit accredited women’s sexual health clinic that provides free STI testing and treatment, pap screening, pregnancy and limited obstetrical ultrasounds. We provide comprehensive information on all pregnancy options to empower you to make the best decision.
We also have an online parent education program, which allows you (expecting parents) to take a variety of parenting classes. As classes are completed, you earn points that can be used to purchase baby essentials in our baby boutique.
Lastly, we provide post-abortion recovery support for men and woman who are looking to find healing from abortion.”
To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 608-259-2605 or visit https://firstcareclinic.org/
Clinic operating hours:
Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-7PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday 9AM-3PM
Food Pantry
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The River is South Central Wisconsin’s busiest food pantry. Services include free groceries and freshly prepared meals for pickup or delivery, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and emergency food lockers. The River also redistributes rescued food and resources to local partners to increase access while minimizing waste. Since 2006, The River has grown to serve over 2,500 people every week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.
Email: info@riverfoodpantry.org
Phone: (608) 442-8815
Address: 2201 Darwin Road, Madison, WI 53704
Website: riverfoodpantry.org
Sex Trafficking
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Yada provides tangible ways to support to women and children that have been sexually exploited and trafficked. We offer free shopping events; an addiction recovery group; free car care clinics; respite childcare; and tutoring. We are creating a community of support for women to move from surviving to thriving.
Address: 2620 Parmenter Street Middleton, WI 53562
*See website for hours
Email/call for more information: beth@yadaftr.com or 608-220-2551
How else?
If you’re an official member in a difficult season or looking for monetary needs, please fill out our online request form here.
If you have questions about anything above, or want to get further involved in Doxa’s Local Missions efforts, please email local@doxamadison.com.