Reach Out & Mission Partners

Reach Out

First Church focuses on one of our Reach Out Partners each month to help raise awareness and money for their cause. Please read below and consider a donation today.

March 2026 Reach Out: Interval House

Founded in 1977, Interval House is the largest agency in the state of Connecticut dedicated to ending domestic violence.

Interval House has long been committed to empowering its clients, providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for victims to heal and acquire the tools to move on.

The hotline and Safe House provide a lifeline to those in urgent need of safety, and Interval House’s advocates provide guidance for clients facing legal and financial obstacles as a result of leaving a violent home.

Interval House’s robust network of partnerships connects clients with community resources aimed at helping them pursue higher education, start careers and live productive, self-sufficient lives in safety.

Services provided:

  • 24-Hour Hotline
  • Emergency Safe House
  • Safety Planning and Counseling
  • Court Advocacy
  • Children’s Programs
  • Law Enforcement Partnership
  • Lethality Assessment Program
  • Support Groups
  • Breaking The Cycle

To learn more and donate please use the links provided or donate in church (note Interval House on your envelope) or online thru the church: whfirstchurch

To learn more visit: https://intervalhousect.org/  or to donate directly: https://intervalhousect.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

Mission Partners

At First Church we understand that we truly are the body of Christ, and our outreach missions reflect our belief in showing kindness and compassion to all of God’s creation.  First Church Outreach is involved in helping people who struggle with food insecurity and homelessness, and we are particularly involved in working for equity and social justice. Many of our Mission Partners are listed below.

 

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