CampintheCommunity

Camp in the Community (CITC) is a ministry of Holston Conference Camping and Retreat Ministries. It is a week-long day camp program for children in poverty.

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We need help feeding our Camp is Where the Heart Is staff this summer! This staff will be packing camp kits for 700 campers every week.

If you are able to either make a meal for them or supply gift cards, please sign up for a date using our meal train link! (Meals will need to

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"The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him." Psalm 24:1

On Earth Day, we are reminded of all God has created. Celebrate today by giving thanks and taking time to enjoy his creation. #EarthDay

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We are so excited to announce we will be hosting IN-PERSON CAMP along with our Camp is Where the Heart Is program. Things will look a little different for those joining us in person, but we are so excited to see you all again! #CampIsBack

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We are so excited to announce our challenge gift has been met! Thank you to everyone who has given and a huge thank you to the Holston Foundation for inspiring others to give!

It's not too late to give! You can make a gift at https://t.co/qfiqhfmqlq

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Happy Easter! We have created a bonus devotional to our Lenten Calendar for today. https://t.co/Q31hyfi5T6

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20 percent of low-income families own no vehicles and the majority (70 percent) of children from these families take a school bus to school.

Add $5 to your donation for every working vehicle your family owns.

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What Does the Lord’s Supper Have to Do with Poverty Alleviation? Learn by going to https://t.co/19936Alitm

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Despite rising national graduation rates, low-income and minority students continue to lag behind their peers in finishing high school.

For every person in your family who has a high school diploma, add $.50 to your donation.

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13.7 million households in the US were food insecure at some point during 2019. Meaning, they lacked reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

Add $1 to your Lenten donation every time you eat out this week.

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The average American spends $92 per month on coffee. If an item is not a necessity, families struggling to make ends meet go without it. The amount many spend on coffee each month could cover the cost of many American's electricity bills.

Every time you purchase a cup of coffee

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It is important that as we give, we are not doing so reluctantly. Today's devotional focuses on the cheerful giver. https://t.co/Q31hyfi5T6

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Spending time on social media may not be an option for those who are working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Over 13 million American's work multiple jobs just to cover their cost of living.

Every hour you spend on social media this week, put aside $.25 to give to CITC.

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Camp in the Community works to combat poverty in the areas we serve. Learn more about how CITC is working to help the communities we serve in. https://t.co/K8w2c7JKif

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With the pandemic, staying home is the safest option. While many have a house of card games, board games, and other things to keep occupied, some do not have those items.

For every board and card game in your home, put $.25 to the side to add to your donation to CITC.

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Having multiple coats is not something everyone is able to have. There are some people, including some of our campers, who only have one coat. The one coat they have may be new, but for most, it is a hand-me-down from someone else.

Put aside $.75 for every coat you own to add

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Low-income families are less likely to own a washing machine.

Every time you do laundry this week, set aside $1 to be given to camp.

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Due to the cost of owning a cell phone, some families have to share a phone.

For every phone your family is fortunate enough to own, set aside $.50 to be donated to camp.

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In today's devotional, we explore the sermon of the Beatitudes. Learn more about them by heading over to our website. https://t.co/Q31hyfi5T6

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More than 30 million Americans lived in areas where water systems violated safety rules at the beginning of 2019, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency. Others simply cannot afford to keep water flowing.

Each time you use water today, set aside $.25 to donat

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For some, vacations are not an option due to not being able to take time off work or not being able to pay for the vacation.

If you were able to take a vacation last year, put $5 aside to donate to CITC.