Food Pantry
Rush Creek Church has operated this ministry to provide food relief for those in emergency need since December 2009. Our focus is to provide temporary help to families who may find themselves overwhelmed or under-resourced. We strive to help these families improve upon their current situation by providing “daily bread” so that they might focus their limited income on things other than meals. Families in need of relief may receive assistance by having the head of household complete a simple application. Upon each visit, photo identification and proof of address must be presented.
Food and monetary donations are much appreciated and may be tax deductible. For a list of food items click here.
For more information, email rcfoodpantry@rushcreek.org, or call 817-468-7729.
Food Pantry Hours (Green Oaks Compassion Center)
Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Food Pantry Hours (Handley Hope Center)
Monday & Wednesday | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Handley Hope Center
The Handley Hope Center resides in the heart of the Handley community and provides resources, services and wellness in order to transform our neighborhood.
More info here.
English Classes
Classes are offered for all levels of experience. Each class will emphasize conversation, reading, and writing. Classes for the current fall semester began on September 3rd and continue through early December.
Green Oaks Campus (Arlington)
Tuesdays | 7:00-8:30pm
Wednesdays | 7:00-8:30pm
Handley Campus (Fort Worth)
Wednesday’s | 10am-12pm
To register, click here.
GED Tutoring
The Rush Creek Compassion Center offers GED tutoring sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm each Spring and Fall Semester. Sessions for the current Fall semester began on September 3 and will run through early December. During this time, students needing to complete their GED test can come and receive FREE tutoring to help prepare them for different sections of the test. For more information, contact rccompassioncenter@rushcreek.org.
To register, click here.
KidsHope USA Mentoring
One simple act can make a huge difference in the life of an at-risk child, this is one-on-one time with a loving, caring, and responsible adult. We partner with several area schools to provide mentors who can spend ONE hour each week with ONE student talking, playing, reading, and more! If you are interested, please email rccompassioncenter@rushcreek.org.
Great Turkey Take Away
Each year we deliver Thanksgiving Meals to families in Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and Kennedale. To register to receive a meal, please contact shanec@rushcreek.org or call 817-468-7729.
Operation Joy
Operation Joy is a ministry that provides Christmas Assistance for families in our community. The program is available for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. All recipients must fill out an application to be considered for the program. All applications must be submitted in-person. This year all applications are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments to submit applications will begin on October 5, 2020 and continue through October 10, 2020. Appointments will be scheduled during the normal operating hours of the Rush Creek Compassion Center in Arlington. In addition, appointments may be scheduled on Saturday, October 10, 2020 between 9:00am – 1:00pm at the Green Oaks campus. You can call 817.468.7729 ext 326 to schedule your appointment.
Applicants need to provide the following documents at the time of their application appointment:
- Photo ID
- Proof of Income
- Utility bill less than 60 days old
- For each child either a birth certificate, Medicaid card or school record
For more information about the Operation Joy program, contact RCoperationjoy@rushcreek.org
Applications for Operation Joy 2020 are now closed. Please check this page beginning next September for information on Operation Joy for 2021.
Contact Information
Shane Cavitt | Local Compassion Director
rccompassioncenter@rushcreek.org.
817-468-7729
“…whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40