OUTREACH
FRYE FARM
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Food Pantry
& Clothes Closet
There is unseen, generational poverty in Westmoreland County and Unity Township. One of the results is food scarcity - every night adults, students, and kids go to bed hungry. We may not be able to break the generational poverty of our area, but we can donate our time, share a kind conversation, and help fill dinner tables as a way to show the love of Jesus.
Food Delivery: The 3rd Friday of Every Month from 9-11AM Unload, Sort, and Stage Food delivered by Westmoreland Food Bank
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Food Distribution and Clothes Closet: Saturday morning following delivery from 8-11AM
Set up and distribute food, clothing and household items to our neighbors. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
Clothes Closet Donations: Mark donations "Clothes Closet" and place on the coat racks left of either upper or lower church entrances. Accepting donations any time the church building is open to the public, Monday - Thursday from 8:30am-4:30pm or Sunday morning services.
Seeking gently worn or new clothing.
Not accepting toys, furniture or appliances at this time.
Questions?
Email Food Pantry at
or 724-805-0355 ext. 220​
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clothescloset@charteroak.church
or 724-805-0355 ext. 222
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2026 Distribution Dates:
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Questions?
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Blood Drive
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
Volunteer to donate blood or serve at a blood drive event, which takes place at the Frye Farm Campus from 11:30am to 6:00pm.
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2026 Dates:
January 12, March 9, May 11,
July 20, September 14, November 9
or 724-805-0355 ext. 221
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The Union Mission
The Union Mission is a men's shelter located in Latrobe that engages our homeless neighbors across Westmoreland County, providing short term housing, case management services, life skills training, and spiritual development to restore housing and belonging.
Charter Oak Church has partnered with The Union Mission to prepare and serve lunch once a month to the residents. The goal of this ministry is to model Jesus as we serve and build relationships with the residents.
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Ways to serve:
Prepare and serve lunch on the first Saturday of the month.
Prepare and serve breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of the month.
Serve in a variety of ways in order to increase frequency of contact with the residents to nurture relationship building.
Questions?
Contact Lorren at 724-805-0355 ext. 108
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Questions?
Contact Lorren at 724-805-0355 ext. 108
Life•Way Family Services
Life•Way can help you from the beginning of pregnancy through childbirth and into the parenting years.
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Life•Way can walk with you along your pregnancy journey through to teens, giving you practical help and support.
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After delivery, we help families through the ups and downs of parenting with supplies, classes and peer counseling.
Be more prepared for running a thriving home, stewarding your financial resources, and navigating daily life.
We provide one-on-one and group assistance in Latrobe and Indiana, PA to help you be successful and know all of your options.
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When you help Life•Way, you help us give practical assistance to women, men and families as well as spiritual guidance and growth as they make life-changing decisions for God. Learn how to engage your church in our mission.
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Ways to serve:
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Sorting baby clothes and arranging
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Baby Room, Reception Area support
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Assisting with newsletters, fund-raising & bulk mail materials.
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Basic cleaning, building maintenance, yard work
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Pray daily for ministry and keep updated with monthly prayer requests and ministry updates
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Ready Response Team
James 1:27 "to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world"
As we are to live into James 1:27 here at Charter Oak Church, we want to be available to serve our families when called upon. We have created this Response Ready group to fill in the quick request for assistance with small projects that our church families may need from time to time. Also known as serving on mission in Jerusalem and Judea.​
Click the Registration link to become a Ready Response team member today!
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If you are in need of some assistance as mentioned above, and your residence is within a 5-mile radius of the Frye Farm campus, click the email link or call to coordinate a response.
Questions?
Contact Lorren at 724-805-0355 ext. 108
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Questions?
Contact Lorren at 724-805-0355 ext. 108
Grace Behind Bars (Prison Ministry)
We exist to introduce inmates to Jesus and share the Gospel.
The most unchurched population in the U.S.
2.3 million people in the U.S. are affected by incarceration each year, the most unchurched population in our country. We are on a mission to change that.
We will stop at nothing to ensure every inmate in the U.S. has direct and personal access to the Gospel. We want to help them grow their faith, and allow every person behind bars to step into their calling as sons and daughters of the Most High.
It’s a simple fact that less than 15% of inmates are serving life sentences, and up to as many as 90% of all incarcerated individuals will be released back to society at some point. 75% of those released will return to prison within three years. Grace Behind Bars addresses this drastic recidivism problem with a unique approach that focuses on the spiritual, and relational needs of inmates and their families.
Serving time commitments are just 1 hour increments a couple of times a month. Partner with us our Prison Ministry team to help make a difference, Volunteer with us, no experience necessary -all training provided, men and women needed. Just complete this online registration form to get started or message me directly.
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Family Matters: Choices and Development
Great news! We are now expanding our Family Outreach Ministries by adding aid, mentoring and services for expecting and newborn parents.
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We aim to provide pregnancy options, newborn mentoring, coaching, classes and options for those with concerns or anxiety about having a baby.
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Our partnerships include services such as MyChoice, Life-Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Adelphoi and more.
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Ways to serve can include: training for expecting parents, partnering with an expecting mother/father, learning more about BBBS "Bigs," or learning more about fostering and adoption options.
Questions?
Contact Lorren at 724-805-0355 ext. 108