As students gather together at TC we want to actually “do something” while being at camp. We want to look beyond ourselves and see the people around us as we serve locally and globally. This is why TC created "Activate." It’s just one simple way to make Jesus’ name known in the local community. So the challenge then becomes what can we do as a whole?

At TC 2007 and 2008 we challenged each student to bring with them at least one package of diapers and a box of diaper wipes.  We raised over 10,000 of each package for the Pregnancy Crisis Center of the Ozarks. The donations went to assist mothers in the Springfield area.

TC09 “Activate”

This summer our local project will be supporting and giving to Victory Mission, a local homeless shelter in Springfield, MO. “Victory Mission is a nondenominational evangelical ministry sharing the the gospel of Jesus Christ through emergency and educational services that lead to long term rehabilitation and re-entry into society. (victorymission.com)

Two of their greatest needs right now are towels and toilet paper. They go through 100 rolls of paper per week and provide showers for 100 people. The Victory Mission sees approximately 180 men and women on a given night.

Here's the challenge:

Our goal is to provide them with enough supplies to last for a full year. This means, we need to raise at least 4,800 total rolls. We need each person coming to TC to bring with them at least 2 packages of toilet paper. The cost per package is less than $1.50. For $3 you can help us meet this need. We're also asking
you to bring at least one bath towel with you to meet the need of daily showers.
Just think, instead of buying your favorite drink for one day, you can help people who are in need of life's simplest necessities.