Hancock’s Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort recognized as Outstanding by the Fuller Center!
In May of 2013, Hancock sent 11 hard-working adults to regions of New Jersey most devastated by Hurricane Sandy the previous fall. For a full week they hung sheet rock, painted, and installed flooring. They found that through this work, their friendships with one another were strengthened, their commitment to social justice was renewed, and...
The First Day of Spring means… Gardening!
Interfaith Garden ready to open for 4th Season! Want to be part of this rewarding project? The Interfaith Garden is set to open in the next week, starting with clearing the debris of winter and prepping the soil so fresh produce can be grown and donated to the Lexington Food Pantry. Last year 1,637 pounds...
Fuller Center for Housing Adult Mission Trip–in the wake of Hurricane Sandy
Eleven members from Hancock will drive to Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday April 28 to help get 20 families, primarily seniors on fixed incomes and disabled residents, back into their homes following Hurricane Sandy. It’s already been 3 months since their homes were devastated by the storm and their lives turned upside down. FEMA...
Sign up now for this year’s service trip to Panama!
THE TRIP: Travel to Tranquilla, Panama – a rural community in the highlands – to work with local families on sustainable farming and reforestation projects. Local farmers will be our teachers, and together, we’ll work, reflect, relax, and build deep and lasting bonds. Participants will stay with host families while in the community, and the...