Missions


  • God's Treasures (Tesoros de Dios)

    God's Treasures reaches out to handicapped children and their families in the poverty stricken outskirts of Nicaragua’s capital. God's Treasures is located in Bradley's House of Hope where Physical therapy, patterning and equestrian therapy are combined with tender loving care to give the poorest of poor HOPE for the day.  This ministry is fully funded by the donations of people in local churches and other organizations.

    Sponsorships are available to help support the children and their families.  If you would like to donate to God's Treasures you may do so through our online giving  page or by sending a check to FUMC, 110 W. Franklin St., Troy, Ohio, 45373.  If you would like more information you may email: staff@troyfumc.org or call the church office at 937-335-2826.

  • Project Chacocente

    Project Chacocente is a ministry that reaches out to and supports families as
    they relocate out of Nicaragua’s city dump to a countryside community , where
    new beginnings can be realized. Families learn community living and life skills to
    support their families, while their children attend on onsite school. Sponsorships
    are available to help support these families as they restart their lives in a new
    setting

  • First Place Food Pantry

    Hours of Operation

    Monday: 1-3 pm and 5-6:30 pm

    Wednesday: 1-3 pm     

    2nd Wednesday of each month time is 3-5 pm

    Friday: 1-3 pm


    First Place Food Pantry provides a  "Choice Pantry" for those in need in the Troy and Casstown zip codes.   A wide variety of food, fresh produce and personal care items are available.  


    Volunteer opportunities include:   Unloading trucks or van, stocking shelves,  prepping items,  family assistance with sign up,  shopping guides and board of trustees/working committees (grant writing , fundraising etc.) 


    Donation Opportunities :   food, personal care items and money for operating costs are sincerely appreciated. Mail financial donations to


    721 Lincoln Avenue, Troy, Ohio  45373 


    or Text:   "GIVE" to 855-570-2689  

    or visit www.troyfoodpantry.org/donations

     


    Contact: Donna Wilkerson 

    Phone: 937-335-2826       

    Email: fpfoodpantry@gmail.com

    Facebook: @fpfoodpantry        

    Website:  www.troyfoodpantry.org


  • Short-Term Mission Trips

    The FUMC leads various short-term mission trips locally, nationally, and
    internationally. Recent missions trips have reached out to the disadvantaged of Red Bird in Beverly, Kentucky. Local missions have involved the remodeling of Richards Chapel parsonage and participating at the First Place Food Pantry. Mission teams have traveled to Nicaragua to help with Bradley’s House of Hope and Project Chacocente. Annual trips have also been made to Costa Rico centered on eliminating Human Trafficking.

  • Kyle Elementary

    We support our neighborhood school, Kyle Elementary, in many ways. We
    provide volunteers to serve as lunch buddy’s, provide tutoring in math and
    reading, and assist with the Christmas Gala. As church members we also help
    provide school supplies, clothing and shoes, and assist in paying school fees.

  • FISH

    FISH responds one on one to persons from Troy, Casstown, and Pleasant Hill
    who are calling for help with rent, utilities, gasoline, prescriptions, and individual
    emergency situations. FISH is a totally volunteer lead program. Volunteers serve
    on day a month or less fielding calls from people in need.

    Contact Person: Myrna Yoder
     

  • Ronald McDonald House

    Ronald McDonald House
    Located in Dayton near Children’s Medical Center, the Ronald McDonald House
    provides meals and housing for the families of children who are hospitalized for
    extended periods. The FUMC congregation collects pop-top tabs to donate to the
    Ronald McDonald House.